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noun • Scottish philologist and the lexicographer who shaped the Oxford English Dictionary (1837-1915) | ||||||||
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verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||||||
Part Of Oed Crossword Clue
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DICT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DICT
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