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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
darnel
n.
10 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A weed growing in grainfields: cockle, darnel (Lolium temulentum); (b)
fig.
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2.
hǒulot
n.
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An owlet; also, an owl.
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3.
leste
adj.(2)
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Nimble, active.
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4.
tandele
n.
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A dry measure of uncertain capacity, used for small fish;
demi tandele
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waiǒur
n.
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(a) A watering place for horses, horsepond; also, a pond for bathing or fishing; (b) in surnames and place names.
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