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1. rū̆sten v.

25 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) To rust, tarnish; ben rusted; (b) fig. of malice, wickedness: to become worse; rusten oute; ppl. rusted, of rancor: made worse; (c) fig. of a person, the soul, patience: to corrode, degenerate; of……

2. rū̆st n.

58 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Rust on iron or other metals; also fig.; rust corrupt, polluted by rust; rust freten, corroded by rust; (b) rust used as a medicament; (c) in proverbs, comparisons, etc.; (d) fig. moral or……

3. ?flos (a)eris n.

Additional spellings: flos eris
2 quotations in 1 sense
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A chemical substance used medicinally, for example in corrosive ointments, in most cases probably to be identified with blue or green copperas. …

4. rē̆st(e n.(1)

Additional spellings: reste
281 quotations in 9 senses
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(a) Rest due to sleep; repose; slumber; -- also pl.; at (in, on) rest, at rest, asleep; oute of rest, out of sleep; (b) the repose of the grave, death; rest of the ded, repose of death; at rest, dead……

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