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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
Æ æ (ash)
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61.
yēren
v.(1)
9 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) To make a request, ask;—in
as
clause; also, ask (about sth.) (b) to ask for (sth.), request; also, ask (sth. of sb.), demand [1st quot.]; (c) to desire (sth.), long for; also with
that
clause as…
…
62.
yespon
n.
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A measure of volume equivalent to that contained in a person’s hands cupped together.
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