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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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2.
reward
n.
134 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) Something awarded in recognition of merit, virtue, etc.; a reward, prize; (b) a payment for services, remuneration; a fee, bonus; also
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; (c) what one deserves, just deserts; retribution…
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