Shak.
Americanabbreviation
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"Hadest not thou been by."—Beauties of Shak., p.
From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold
Shak. µ Often used in composition, as, a headache, an earache, a toothache.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
Shak. µ Before is often used in selfÐexplaining compounds; as, beforeÐcited, beforeÐmentioned; beforesaid.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
"Unpeg the basket on the house's top."—Beauties of Shak., p.
From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold
Shak., would procure us money, which I will like of, as I shall hear when and where, and how.’
From A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles by Lee, Sidney, Sir
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