apostil |
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a marginal note.
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nunatak |
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a mountain surrounded by a glacier.
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Atmos clock |
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a clock which winds itself through the effect
of temperature fluctuations on a mercury thermometer.
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lentic |
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living in still water.
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septentrional |
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northern. [< L /septem triones/ seven oxen,
i.e. the constellation Ursa Major]
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wiredraw |
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to draw (metal) out into wire; to stretch to
great length; to strain (meaning) untenably.
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eloign |
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to take far away. (used reflexively)
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longueur |
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a long, boring passage in a work.
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bibliotaph |
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a hoarder of books.
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