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 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
"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
Shak. µ The adjective alone commonly follows its noun.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
Shak. µ Often, in this sense, accompanied with bad, cold, warm, or other qualifying word.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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