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4. significāciǒun n.
61 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) A symbol; in significacioun, as a symbol, symbolizing; (b) symbolic meaning; also, interpretation [quots.: Lydg.Pilgr.]; (c) symbolization, representation; a gret significacioun, an important……
7. subtracciǒun n.
11 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) The taking away of something, removal; also, theft; also, deprivation; (b) the withdrawal or removal of someone from a place; (c) med. the letting of blood; (d) arith. the finding of the……
8. suppositōrī(e n.
Additional spellings:
suppositorie
20 quotations in 1 sense
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Med. (a) A rectal suppository to induce defecation, eliminate abdominal gas, promote healing, etc.; (b) a vaginal suppository to reduce excessive menstrual flow or purge the uterus of unhealthy……
9. suspeciǒun n.
99 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) The act of suspecting; unverified conjecture of the existence of fault, guilt, wrongdoing, etc.; mistrust, distrust; also, unwarranted or malicious suspicion; ful of suspecioun; suspecioun of……
10. suspeciǒus adj.
27 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) Inclined to believe ill, jealous; full of suspicions, mistrustful; ben suspecious to, to have suspicions of (sb.); (b) regarded with suspicion, distrusted; liable to excite suspicion, exciting……
11. suspensiǒun n.
11 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Dangling of the feet; also, med. traction [1st quot.]; (b) execution by hanging.
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16. vī̆sitāciǒun n.
44 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) The act of visiting; the act of visiting prisoners or the sick (one of the seven works of corporal mercy); a visit; also, the act of visiting a saint’s relics [quot. ?a1475]; visitacioun of oure……