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- First recorded in 1585鈥�95.
- Combines 颈苍-鲁 + the Latin root tener, from which we also get 迟别苍诲别谤鹿, + -补迟别鹿.
EXAMPLES OF INTENERATE
- Soaking the stiff wool in a vinegar solution will intenerate the fibers.
- 51吃瓜s of praise can intenerate a stubborn heart.
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- First recorded in 1795鈥�1805.
- From the Dharuk (an endangered Australian language) bokbok, imitative of the bird’s call.
EXAMPLES OF BOOBOOK
- A friend to farmers, the boobook helps to control the rodent population.
- The researchers set up cameras to observe the nocturnal habits of the boobook.
withershins
[ with-er-shinz ]
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adverb
in a direction contrary to the natural one; counterclockwise
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- First recorded in 1505鈥�15; primarily Scottish.
- From the Middle Low German widdershinnes; combined from Old High German widar, meaning “opposite,” + sinnes, meaning “of the course or way.”
EXAMPLES OF WITHERSHINS
- The ferris wheel began to turn withershins, surprising the riders.
- Superstition held that circling the grave withershins could summon spirits.
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