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17/05/2024

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EXORATION

EXORATION

Entreaty. [R.] Beau. & Fl.

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FLEWS

FLEWS

The pendulous or overhanging lateral parts of the upper lip ofdogs, especially prominent in hounds; -- called also chaps. SeeIllust. of Bloodhound.

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KAFILAH

KAFILAH

See Cafila.

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CHORIAMB

CHORIAMB

Same as Choriambus.

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COGNIZEE

COGNIZEE

One to whom a fine of land was ackowledged. Blackstone.

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SUBSEXTUPLE

SUBSEXTUPLE

Having the ratio of one to six; as, a subsextuple proportion.Bp. Wilkins.

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OUTPLAY

OUTPLAY

To excel or defeat in a game; to play better than; as, to beoutplayed in tennis or ball.

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DIAPASE

DIAPASE

Same as Diapason. [Obs.]A tuneful diapase of pleasures. Spenser.

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PLECTRUM

PLECTRUM

A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used inplaying upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.

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HARUSPICATION

HARUSPICATION

See Haruspicy. Tylor.

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SKIRR

SKIRR

To ramble over in order to clear; to scour. [Archaic] Shak.

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PYTHONIC

PYTHONIC

Prophetic; oracular; pretending to foretell events.