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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
alerion
n.
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A variety of raptor supposedly lacking feet; -- confused with or inspired by the heraldic representation of such a bird known as a martlet.
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enseimen
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Hawk.
To cause (a hawk) to lose superfluous fat.
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