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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
pirling
ppl.
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Sense / Definition
Revolving.
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wad
adj.
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Grayish, leaden.
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wē̆rish
adj.
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(a) Lacking in flavor, insipid; also, watery, thin in consistency; also
fig.
and in
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context [quot. c1450]; ?also, insubstantial [1st quot.] (b) belonging to or identifying one of the nine…
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