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Moor

One of a mixed race inhabiting Morocco, Algeria, Tunis, and Tripoli, chiefly along the coast and in towns.

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Champaign 76% connected

A flat, open country.

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Dock 76% connected

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

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Fasten 76% connected

To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.

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Field 76% connected

Cleared land; land suitable for tillage or pasture; cultivated ground; the open country.

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Fix 76% connected

Fixed; solidified.

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Moslem 76% connected

of Moslem

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Muslim 76% connected

See Moslem.

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Plain 76% connected

To lament; to bewail; to complain.

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Secure 76% connected

Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

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Wharf 76% connected

A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually ex…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dockage 74% connected

A charge for the use of a dock.

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Dockage 74% connected

A charge for the use of a dock.

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Synonym 3

Berth 92% connected

Convenient sea room.

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Moorland 92% connected

Land consisting of a moor or moors.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wharf 92% connected

A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually ex…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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