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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
birling
n.(2)
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A kind of boat.
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2.
cork
n.(2)
8 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A purple or red dye-stuff obtained from lichens;
cork litester
, one who dyes with
cork
;
cork maker
, one who prepares it.
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3.
durdan
n.
2 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Uproar, din.
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4.
kaire
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
?The European rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia).
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5.
lābī
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A burden; -- used
fig.
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6.
mallok(e
n.
Additional spellings:
malloke
3 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Cursing.
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7.
piln
n.
2 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A little cushion used in horseback riding, a pillion.
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poullok
n.
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The pollack of the coastal waters of Europe (Pollachius pollachius).
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