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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
bī̆sne
adj.
10 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Having defective vision, dim-eyed, purblind; also (loosely), blind.
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sharp
adj.
308 quotations in 14 senses
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(a) Of a weapon, tool, etc.: sharp of edge, keen; of a spear, pick, needle, thorn, etc.: sharp of point; also
fig.
[quot.: c1400
Bk.Mother
38/27]; (b) in proverbial or traditional comparisons; --…
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