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1.
crēde
n.(1)
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
?Crowding, thronging.
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2.
biþrungen
ppl.
Additional spellings:
beþrungen
6 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) Hard pressed, beset (as by enemies, danger); (b) hemmed in; cramped (quarters); (c) crowded.
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3.
theuen
v.(2)
4 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) To discipline (sb.), constrain, chasten; also, threaten (sb.) [last quot.]; (b)
ppl.
thewed
, pressed, bound, encumbered.
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4.
thrē̆ken
v.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
?To rush or press to (a hiding-place); ?error for
sechen
v.
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5.
clambren
v.(1)
4 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
To clamber, climb; creep, crawl.
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6.
elten
v.
4 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
To mold (bricks); ?to work (clay); to roll (a paste-like substance) between one's hands into a given shape.
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7.
crud
n.
22 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Coagulated milk, clabber; curds, cottage cheese; -- usu. pl.; (b) a curd; (c) rennet or junket [as in L].
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