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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
forlōten
v.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
To overlook or omit.
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2.
lōten
v.(2)
2 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) To fail (sb.), fail to support (sb.); (b) to take account (of clothing).
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3.
lēten
v.
1283 quotations in 40 senses
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(a) To grant (sb. land, rights, privileges);
fig.
allow (sb. time), grant (sb. a reprieve); grant (a place or room to hatred); (b) to bequeath (property), leave (property to sb. at one's death);
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