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noun • a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap) verb • express in words • let something be known • narrate or give a detailed account of • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • discern or comprehend • inform positively and with certainty and confidence • give evidence • mark as different | ||||||||
| 28% | 4 | Passed on (but still not passed by!) | ||||||
adjective • being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time • of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages • at or toward an end or late period or stage of development adverb • later than usual or than expected • to an advanced time • at an advanced age or stage • in the recent past adjective satellite • after the expected or usual time; delayed • of the immediate past or just previous to the present time • having died recently • (used especially of persons) of the immediate past | ||||||||
| 24% | 11 | Passed down through word of mouth | ||||||
adjective • Oral; not written. • Publicly or solemnly declaratory. • Nominal; existing only in name. | ||||||||
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