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1.
arreinen
v.
18 quotations in 2 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) To interrogate (sb.), ask (sb.) a question; ask (a question); (b) to rebuke (sb.), censure.
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cǒuntẹ̄
n.(3)
42 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) The territory ruled by a count; also, an English earldom; also
fig.
; (b) ?country, territory.
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profre
n.
43 quotations in 5 senses
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(a) An act of offering or presenting a gift; an offer of a gift, money, reward, help, etc.; (b) an offer of battle, a challenge; a peace offer or proposal, an offer to surrender;
fig.
the Devil's…
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