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1.
mark(e
n.(2)
Additional spellings:
marke
60 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) A measure of weight equivalent to 8 ounces; (b)
mark pound
, a measure of weight equivalent to 1/16 of a lispound.
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2.
market
n.(1)
103 quotations in 5 senses
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(a) A periodical public assembly for buying or selling; also, an occasion of such a gathering;
beten market
, to linger or hang about at a market;
crien a market
, announce the holding of a market…
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3.
Nor-wei(e
n.(1)
Additional spellings:
Norwei, Nor-weie, Norweie
19 quotations in 1 sense
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Norway;
Nor-wei coste
, the Norwegian coast;
Nor-wei man
, a Norwegian.
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