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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
aschītes
n.
12 quotations in 1 sense
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Pathol.
A collection of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the abdomen; ascites.
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baselā̆rd
n.(1)
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A kind of short straight sword or dagger, in civilian use, worn in a sheath hung from a strap, e.g. at the girdle;
baselard knif
; in some examples perhaps used loosely of a curved 'hanger.'
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improperīe
n.
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An upbraiding, a reproach.
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