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03/08/2026

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MUREX

A genus of marine gastropods, having rough, and frequentlyspinose, shells, which are often highly colored inside; the rockshells. They abound in tropical seas.

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REDELESS

Without rede or counsel. [Obs.]

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IMPERTINENT

An impertinent person. [R.]

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SCUMBLE

To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin washof opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump,or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce asoftened effect.

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COLLEGATARY

A joint legatee.

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TOWNHALL

A public hall or building, belonging to a town, where thepublic offices are established, the town council meets, the peopleassemble in town meeting, etc.

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EEL-MOTHER

The eelpout.

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MICROSPORIC

Of or pertaining to microspores.

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DISSYLLABIFICATION

A formi

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INFLAME

To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat,congestion, or swelling, of; as, to inflame the eyes by overwork.

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TELESCOPE BAG

An adjustable traveling bag consisting of two cases, the largerslipping over the other.

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CLUNIACENSIAN

Cluniac.