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Fob

A little pocket for a watch.

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Adornment 76% connected

An adorning; an ornament; a decoration.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Chain 76% connected

A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornam…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cozen 76% connected

To cheat; to defraud; to beguile; to deceive, usually by small arts, or in a pitiful way.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Deceive 76% connected

To lead into error; to cause to believe what is false, or disbelieve what is true; to impose upon; to mislead; to cheat; to disappoint; to delude; to…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Delude 76% connected

To lead from truth or into error; to mislead the mind or judgment of; to beguile; to impose on; to dupe; to make a fool of.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fox 92% connected

A carnivorous animal of the genus Vulpes, family Canidae, of many species. The European fox (V. vulgaris or V. vulpes), the American red fox (V. fulv…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Trick 92% connected

An artifice or stratagem; a cunning contrivance; a sly procedure, usually with a dishonest intent; as, a trick in trade.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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