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1. affirmatī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. as n.

Additional spellings: affirmative
5 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Phil. An affirmative proposition, a positive statement or inference; (b) the positive form or aspect of something; in affirmatives, in positive functions (as opposed to failure to function); wil……

2. allō̆cāte n. & adj.

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Law A writ authorizing payment (as of a pension or allowance); writ allocate. …

3. autentī̆k adj. as n.

1 quotation in 1 sense
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Law A document that proves the validity of a right or claim. …

4. dēd adj. as n.

41 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) A dead man, a corpse; pl. dead men, corpses, the dead; dedes office, funeral service; (b) a ghost; (c) one who has died; the ded, the deceased; dedes wille, will or desire expressed by someone who……

5. dorma(u)nt adj. & n.

Additional spellings: dormaunt
23 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) Of a table: remaining in place, permanent; table dormant, bord dormant; (b) as noun: a permanent table (i.e. one not taken down after a meal has been served). …

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