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Þ þ (thorn)
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Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
tǒur
n.(1)
223 quotations in 10 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) A building characterized by height, often free-standing; a tower; also
fig.
;
heigh tour
;
water tour
; (b) such a building used as a fortress, stronghold, or defensive structure; also
fig.
; also…
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