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  • 121crone — (kr[=o]n), n. [OD. kronie, karonie, an old sheep, OF. carogne, F. charogne, carrion (also F. carogne ill natured woman.). See {Carrion}, and {Crony}.] 1. An old ewe. [Obs.] Tusser. [1913 Webster] 2. An old woman; usually in contempt. [1913… …

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  • 122Pug — Pug, n. [Corrupted fr. puck. See {Puck}.] 1. An elf, or a hobgoblin; also same as {Puck}. [Obs.] B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. A name for a monkey. [Colloq.] Addison. [1913 Webster] 3. A name for a fox. [Prov. Eng.] C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster] 4.… …

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  • 123especial — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French more at special Date: 14th century being distinctive: as a. directed toward a particular individual, group, or end < sent especial greetings to his son > < took especial care to speak clearly …

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  • 124gossip — I. noun Etymology: Middle English gossib, from Old English godsibb, from god god + sibb kinsman, from sibb related more at sib Date: before 12th century 1. a. dialect British godparent b. companion, crony …

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