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13/09/2025

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INEXECUTION

Neglect of execution; nonperformance; as, the inexecution of atreaty. Spence.

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XIPHIOID

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a cetacean of the genusXiphius or family Xiphiidæ.

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PADISHAH

Chief ruler; monarch; sovereign; -- a title of the Sultan ofTurkey, and of the Shah of Persia.

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BUCOLIC

Of or pertaining to the life and occupation of a shepherd;pastoral; rustic.

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MOVABLY

In a movable manner or condition.

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BITANGENT

Possessing the property of touching at two points.-- n.

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LEVITICALLY

After the manner of the Levites; in accordance with thelevitical law.

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LEET

of Let, to allow. Chaucer.

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CIRCUMFERENCE

To include in a circular space; to bound. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

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CANDLEMAS

The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast ofthe Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candlesfor the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day.

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SECEDE

To withdraw from fellowship, communion, or association; toseparate one's self by a solemn act; to draw off; to retire;especially, to withdraw from a political or religious body.

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APPRECATORY

Praying or wishing good. [Obs.]"Apprecatory benedictions." Bp.Hall.