Acton |
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proper noun
- An area of London.
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AID |
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initialism- Agency for International Development
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Albigenses |
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proper noun
- The inhabitants of Albi, a city in southern France.
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amir |
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noun
- A high title of nobility or office, used in Arabic countries and in some Turkic states.
- One of the Mohammedan nobility of Afghanistan and Sindh.
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Anglo-Norman |
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proper noun
- A Norman who settled in England after the Norman Conquest, or a descendant of one.
- The dialect of Old French spoken by these Normans, or the form of this dialect used in English law until the 17th century.
adjective (pos=Anglo-Norman, -)
- Pertaining to the period of Norman rule of England, 1066"1154.
- Pertaining to Norman in England after the Norman Conquest.
- Relating to their dialect.
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apprentice |
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noun
- A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
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(historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
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(dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.
verb (apprentic, ing)
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(transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
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Armada |
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proper noun
- the Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588
- Large grouping a naval vessels
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assassin |
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noun
- One who is motivated by political reasons or money to intentionally kill a particular person.
- Any ruthless killer.
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(italbrac, historically) A member of the historical Ismaili Muslim militant group.
verbto assassin
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(nonstandard) To assassinate.
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atheling |
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noun
- a prince, especially an Anglo-Saxon prince or royal heir
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