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1. aundir(en, -īren n.

Additional spellings: aundiren, aundiren, andiren
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A firedog, an andiron; -- often pl. …

2. ǧigelot n.

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(a) A loose woman; a courtesan, harlot; (b) villainous man, rascal; --only in Cornw. …

3. 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. …

4. 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……

5. resovenaunce n.

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Memory, reflection. …

6. rǒuten v.(6)

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Of a huntsman; to shout to the hounds; also, direct (a hound to the pack) by shouting. …

7. rutei n.

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In cpd.: rutei time, rutting season. …

8. sā̆verei(e n.

Additional spellings: savereie
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(a) A plant of the genus Satureia, esp. the garden or summer savory Satureia hortensis; (b) as surname. …

9. sculiǒun n.

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A menial domestic servant, scullion. …

10. semble adj.

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(a) Similar; also, the same; in semble wise, similarly, in like manner, likewise; (b) false, hypocritical. …

11. simphā̆n(e n.

Additional spellings: simphane
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(a) A musical instrument, usu. a stringed instrument [cp. simphonie n.(a)]; simphan gle; (b) a pleasing combination of sounds, harmony; (c) = simphaner n.(a). …

12. suffeten v.

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To slap, smack. …

13. transpīring ger.

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Evaporating, evaporation. …

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