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1. stẹ̄re-man n.

Additional spellings: stereman
8 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) One who steers a ship, a helmsman; also fig.; (b) ?as surname [some or all quots. may belong to stẹ̄r(e n.(1)]. …

2. stẹ̄r(e n.(1)

Additional spellings: stere
19 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A young bull or ox, bullock; -- also coll.; ?also, fig. a warrior [quot. c1475]; (b) in surnames and place name [see Smith PNElem.2.150]. …

3. strọ̄ther n.(2)

3 quotations in 1 sense
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A steering oar, rudder. …

4. shovel(e n.

Additional spellings: shovele
37 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A shovel, scoop; also fig.; shod shovel, a wooden shovel edged or tipped with metal; (b) shovel iren, the iron with which a wooden shovel is shod; shovel shaft (tre), the shaft or handle of a……

5. stẹ̄r(e n.(2)

Additional spellings: stere
34 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) The rudder of a boat or ship; also fig.; also, a means of guiding one's course in swimming; -- said of a bird's wing [quot. c1450]; in ster, astern; (b) the representation of a rudder; (c) a ship……

6. stẹ̄r(e adj.

Additional spellings: stere
10 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Of persons or animals: strong, hardy; of objects: sturdy; (b) powerful; ?also, harsh, tyrannical; (c) steadfast, faithful; (d) ?prosperous; (e) important, great; (f) as adv.: firmly, securely……

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