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14/05/2024

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REENACTMENT

The enacting or passing of a law a second time; the renewal ofa law.

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GLOTTIS

The opening from the pharynx into the larynx or into thetrachea. See Larynx.

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FORTE

Loudly; strongly; powerfully.

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LANDLORDISM

The state of being a landlord; the characteristics of alandlord; specifically, in Great Britain, the relation of landlordsto tenants, especially as regards leased agricultural lands. J. S.Mill.

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PATRISTICS

That departnent of historical theology which treats of thelives and doctrines of the Fathers of the church.

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BALL

A flaming, roundish body shot into the air; a case filled withcombustibles intended to burst and give light or set fire, or toproduce smoke or stench; as, a fire ball; a stink ball.

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NEPHRIDIAL

of or pertaining to a nephridium.

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VACHER

A keeper of stock or cattle; a herdsman. [Southwestern U. S.]Bartlett.

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TITI

Same as Teetee.

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CELSITURE

Height; altitude. [Obs.]

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COSIGNIFICATIVE

Having the same signification. Cockerham.

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DINGLE

A narrow dale; a small dell; a small, secluded, and emboweredvalley.