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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
Æ æ (ash)
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1.
sak
n.
150 quotations in 9 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) A sack, bag; also
fig.
;
sak and ston
, completely; (b) a sack for grain or flour; (c) a sack for money or valuables; also, a purse; (d)
cook.
a sack or bag used in kneading dough;
pl.
a culinary…
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