look-down

[loo k-doun]

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noun

the appearance of paper when inspected under reflected light.

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British Dictionary definitions for look down

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verb

(intr, adverb; foll by on or upon) to express or show contempt or disdain (for)
look down one's nose at informal to be contemptuous or disdainful of

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n.

type of sea fish, 1882, from look (v.) + down (adv.). So called from facial structure.

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