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Vicarious

Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy; deputed; delegated; as, vicarious power or authority.

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Abnormal 84% connected

Not conformed to rule or system; deviating from the type; anomalous; irregular.

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Abnormal 84% connected

Not conformed to rule or system; deviating from the type; anomalous; irregular.

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Exchangeable 84% connected

Capable of being exchanged; fit or proper to be exchanged.

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Exchangeable 84% connected

Capable of being exchanged; fit or proper to be exchanged.

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Secondary 84% connected

Suceeding next in order to the first; of second place, origin, rank, rank, etc.; not primary; subordinate; not of the first order or rate.

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Secondary 84% connected

Suceeding next in order to the first; of second place, origin, rank, rank, etc.; not primary; subordinate; not of the first order or rate.

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Unnatural 84% connected

Not natural; contrary, or not conforming, to the order of nature; being without natural traits; as, unnatural crimes.

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Unnatural 84% connected

Not natural; contrary, or not conforming, to the order of nature; being without natural traits; as, unnatural crimes.

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