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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
snāre
n.
57 quotations in 4 senses
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A snare for catching birds; also, a trap for other animals.
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tō̆nge
n.(1)
62 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) A double-armed instrument, usually hinged, for manipulating objects too hot or too difficult to hold; a pincers, pliers, pair of tongs;—often pl.; also
fig.
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fir tonges
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paire
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