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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
bī̆-corn
n.
Additional spellings:
bicorn
11 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) A two-horned anvil; (b) a two-pronged fork; (c) a fabulous (two-horned) beast.
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2.
capstan
n.
5 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Naut.
A device for hauling up the anchor, etc.;
capstan bar, capstan spoke
, a capstan bar.
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3.
crustāde
n.
12 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Any dish baked in a crust; a pie or patty (of meat, fish, eggs, etc.).
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4.
daggē̆re
n.
27 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A dagger.
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5.
mokadǒur
n.
10 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A handkerchief; also, a bib.
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6.
nọ̄se
n.(2)
1 quotation in 1 sense
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A noose, loop.
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revassing
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
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Falling backward from a horse.
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