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Þ þ (thorn)
Ð ð (eth)
Ʒ ʒ (yogh)
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1.
sēl(e
n.(2)
36 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) The common seal
Phoca vitulina
, a marine carnivorous mammal; -- sometimes confused with other marine mammals such as the whale [last quot.] and perh. the porpoise [quot.: 1440]; also, the seal…
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2.
selle
n.
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(a) A seat; a seat of honor; a low stool; (b) a saddle.
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wun-sēle
n.
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A dwelling or dwelling place.
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