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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
ac
conj.
95 quotations in 4 senses
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Used between contrasting expressions: but, yet, however, nevertheless; -- (a) between clauses; (b) as an introductory expression.
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hẹ̄rd(e
n.(2)
Additional spellings:
herde
114 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) A herdsman; a keeper of cattle, hogs, horses, goats, or any kind of livestock;
asse herd, aver herd, calf herd, colt herd, cou herd, gelde herd, gos herd, got herd, hog herd, hors herd, lomb herd,
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