Shak.
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Shak. µ Bell is much used adjectively or in combinations; as, bell clapper; bell foundry; bell hanger; bellÏmouthed; bell tower, etc., which, for the most part, are selfÏexplaining.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Shak. µ Often a very mild form of imprecation; sometimes so far from implying a curse, as to be uttered coaxingly, nay even with some tenderness.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Shak. ÷ fool, one who is sportively imposed upon by others on the first day of ÷.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
"Unpeg the basket on the house's top."—Beauties of Shak., p.
From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold
"This world I do renounce; and, in your sights, Shake patiently my great affliction off."—Beauties of Shak., p.
From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold
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