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15/03/2025

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DELTA

A tract of land shaped like the letter delta (as, the delta ofthe Ganges, of the Nile, or of the Mississippi.

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SOUSE

To swoop or plunge, as a bird upon its prey; to fall suddenly;to rush with speed; to make a sudden attack.For then I viewed his plunge and souse Into the foamy main. Marston.Jove's bird will souse upon the timorous hare. J. Dryden. Jr.

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INTERANIMATE

To animate or inspire mutually. [Obs.] Donne.

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CADUCARY

Relating to escheat, forfeiture, or confiscation.

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MODENA

A certain crimsonlike color. Good.

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AEROGRAPHER

One versed in aëography: an aërologist.

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LUTHERAN

Of or pertaining to Luther; adhering to the doctrines of Lutheror the Lutheran Church.

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HARD-VISAGED

Of a harsh or stern countenance; hard-featured. Burke.

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PENTAGYNIA

A Linnæan order of plants, having five styles or pistils.

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STRAW-COLORED

Being of a straw color. See Straw color, under Straw, n.

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DROWSIHEAD

Drowsiness. Thomson.

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PRITHEE

A corruption of pray thee; as, I prithee; generally usedwithout I. Shak.What was that scream for, I prithee L'Estrange.Prithee, tell me, Dimple-chin. E. C. Stedman.