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1. ēgre fū n.

Additional spellings: egre fu
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Med. Erysipelas, or similar eruption on the skin; also, a case of erysipelas. …

2. posset n.

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(a) A hot drink made of curdled milk and ale or wine, often with sugar and various spices; (b) ?hot milk curds used as a poultice. …

3. prēvailen v.

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(a) To win the victory or mastery; prove superior in authority or power; overcome (sb.) [quot.: a1500]; win a victory for (sb.) [quot.: Lydg.Guy]; (b) prevailen ayen, to prevail over (sth.); prevailen……

4. sacro-seint adj.

Additional spellings: sacroseint
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Supremely sacred, sacrosanct. …

5. sētīne n.

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A soap-like substance obtained from boiling spermaceti with potash. …

6. sponsaile n.

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Marriage, wedlock; also, theol. the union between Christ and the church. …

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