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101. wē̆tnes(se n.

Additional spellings: wetnesse
10 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Moisture, dampness, wetness; also fig. and in fig. context; haven wetnes, to endure a dousing (b) phys. & astron. the primary quality of wetness inherent in all things; (c) the moisture or……

102. wōmb(e n.

Additional spellings: wombe
294 quotations in 16 senses
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(a) The human stomach; also fig. and in fig. context; womb skin, the lining of the stomach (b) the stomach of an animal, a fish, etc.; the belly of the whale that swallowed Jonah; also, one of the……

103. yǒngling n.

43 quotations in 5 senses
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(a) A young man or woman; specif. a young male soldier, warrior, etc.; ?also, coll. a band of youths [quot. c1400, vr.] (b) in vocative use; also used disparagingly [1st quot.]; (c) a child,……

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