perh.
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L. ambulare to walk, in LL., to amble, perh. fr. ambÏ, ambiÏ, and a root meaning to go: cf.
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OHG. bittan, G. bitten, to pray, ask, request, and E. bead, also perh. to Gr. ? to persuade, L. fidere to trust, E. faith, and bide.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Rash′er, a thin slice of broiled bacon, perh. because quickly roasted; Rash′ling, a rash person.—adv.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
F. baviŠre, fr. bave slaver, drivel, foam, OF., prattle, drivel, perh. orig. an imitative word.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Dan. plire to blink, Sw. plira to twinkle, wink, LG. plieren; perh. from the same root as E. blink.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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