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Bunt

A fungus (Ustilago foetida) which affects the ear of cereals, filling the grains with a fetid dust; -- also called pepperbrand.

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Hit 76% connected

It.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hitting 76% connected

of Hit

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Smut 76% connected

Foul matter, like soot or coal dust; also, a spot or soil made by such matter.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Strike 76% connected

To touch or hit with some force, either with the hand or with an instrument; to smite; to give a blow to, either with the hand or with any instrument…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Striking 76% connected

of Strike

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Bunter 74% connected

A woman who picks up rags in the streets; hence, a low, vulgar woman.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bunter 74% connected

A woman who picks up rags in the streets; hence, a low, vulgar woman.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Butter 74% connected

An oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Butter 74% connected

An oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Butt 92% connected

Alt. of But

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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