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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
hei
interj.
23 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Implying challenge, rebuttal, anger, derision; (b) indicating sorrow or concern;
hei weilawei
; (c) an exclamation of encouragement to dogs, esp. in hunting; (d) as a burden in songs and carols…
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