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Arcanum

A secret; a mystery; -- generally used in the plural.

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Cabala 76% connected

A kind of occult theosophy or traditional interpretation of the Scriptures among Jewish rabbis and certain mediaeval Christians, which treats of the…

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Countersign 76% connected

To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attes…

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Kabala 76% connected

See Cabala.

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Parole 76% connected

A word; an oral utterance.

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Password 76% connected

A word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign.

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Watchword 76% connected

A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person w…

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Word 76% connected

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…

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Information 76% connected

The act of informing, or communicating knowledge or intelligence.

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Secret 92% connected

Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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