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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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under
prep.
510 quotations in 21 senses
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With ref. primarily to physical orientation on a vertical axis (a) directly beneath (sth.), some distance below, underneath; also, beneath and in contact with (sth.), supporting; with (sth. or sb.)…
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