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Earmark

A mark on the ear of sheep, oxen, dogs, etc., as by cropping or slitting.

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Allot 76% connected

To distribute by lot.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Assign 76% connected

To appoint; to allot; to apportion; to make over.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Characteristic 76% connected

Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; di…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mark 76% connected

A license of reprisals. See Marque.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Marker 76% connected

One who or that which marks.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Marking 76% connected

of Mark

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Portion 76% connected

That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

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Mold 76% connected

A spot; a blemish; a mole.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mould 76% connected

Crumbling, soft, friable earth; esp., earth containing the remains or constituents of organic matter, and suited to the growth of plants; soil.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Allow 92% connected

To praise; to approve of; hence, to sanction.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Appropriate 92% connected

Set apart for a particular use or person. Hence: Belonging peculiarly; peculiar; suitable; fit; proper.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Reserve 92% connected

To keep back; to retain; not to deliver, make over, or disclose.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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