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What does "peculate" mean?
to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
to expel intestinal gas through the anus.
to steal or take dishonestly (money, especially public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.
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