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bīke
n.(1)
5 quotations in 1 sense
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A nest of wild bees or wasps; a honeycomb;
hony bike
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fọ̄t-avēr
n.
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fotaver
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A manorial service: transportation (of produce, etc.) on foot, on one's back (instead of conveyance by a draught or pack animal).
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