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28/01/2024

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PLEBE

A member of the lowest class in the military academy at WestPoint. [Cant, U.S.]

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NONCOMPLETION

Lack of completion; failure to complete.

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DEMIJOHN

A glass vessel or bottle with a large body and small neck,inclosed in wickerwork.

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ALPHONSINE

Of or relating to Alphonso X., the Wise, King of Castile (1252-1284). Alphonsine tables, astronomical tables prepared under thepatronage of Alphonso the Wise. Whewell.

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LONGHEADED

Having unusual foresight or sagacity.-- Long"-head`ed*ness, n.

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RETRACTABLE

Capable of being retracted; retractile.

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INTERSTATE

Pertaining to the mutual relations of States; existing between,or including, different States; as, interstate commerce. Story.

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STEVEDORE

One whose occupation is to load and unload vessels in port; onewho stows a cargo in a hold.

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SULPHONIUM

A hypothetical radical, SH3, regarded as the type and nucleusof the sulphines.

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GAZINGSTOCK

A person or thing gazed at with scorn or abhorrence; an objectof curiosity or contempt. Bp. Hall.

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BROIL

A tumult; a noisy quarrel; a disturbance; a brawl; contention;discord, either between individuals or in the state.I will own that there is a haughtiness and fierceness in human naturewhich will which will cause innumerable broils, place men in whatsituation you please. Burke.

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DISPOSITOR

The planet which is lord of the sign where another planet is.[Obs.] Crabb.