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Linkage
The act of linking; the state of being linked; also, a system of links.
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The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an a…
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The act of connecting, or the state of being connected; junction; union; alliance; relationship.
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Connection. See Connection.
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of Fasten
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The act or state of inheriting; as, the inheritance of an estate; the inheritance of mental or physical qualities.
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Narrower term 2
A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like.
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Connection; tie.
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A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like.
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A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like.
oewn 2023
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