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noun • an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles | ||||||||
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noun • an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles | ||||||||
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noun • a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) verb • act as a master of ceremonies | ||||||||
Big Reference But Shortened Crossword Clue
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OED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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