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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.