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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
plodder
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A ruffian.
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2.
strācūr
n.
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?A hunting or tracking dog.
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3.
tram(me
n.
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tramme
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(a) A mechanical device: an astronomical instrument; a siege tower or machine; also [1st quot.], nautical gear or tackle, ?a mast; (b)
fig.
a contrivance, stratagem.
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