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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
bit(te
n.
Additional spellings:
bitte
7 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) A bag or skin for liquids; also, bucket; (b) ?belly.
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2.
forbẹ̄den
v.
191 quotations in 8 senses
Sense / Definition
To prohibit (an action, a practice, a sin), to forbid (someone to do something);--usually with personal indirect object: (a) with
that
clause, usually neg. & subjunctive, as direct object; (b) with…
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