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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
slak
adj.
32 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) Of persons: indolent, lazy, lax; negligent, remiss; slow (to do sth.);
slak and slou (slewful)
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slou and slak
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slak in (to)
, negligent of (a duty);
slak of bileve
, of weak, uncertain faith; (b)…
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2.
stedī
adj.
5 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Stubborn; (b)
naut.
not deviating from course, steady on course; (c) as surname; also, ?in a name given to a horse.
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3.
stẹ̄r(e
adj.
Additional spellings:
stere
10 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) Of persons or animals: strong, hardy; of objects: sturdy; (b) powerful; ?also, harsh, tyrannical; (c) steadfast, faithful; (d) ?prosperous; (e) important, great; (f) as adv.: firmly, securely…
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thasilī
adj.
1 quotation in 1 sense
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Suitable, proper.
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5.
thral
adj.(2)
1 quotation in 1 sense
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Stout-hearted, sturdy, bold.
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6.
wī̆ndī
adj.(1)
2 quotations in 1 sense
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Devoid (of sth.); set free (of sb.), quit.
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