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name
One of the moons of Jupiter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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noun
A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes, hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered to impede the advance of an enemy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Obsolete form of hearse (“a carriage for the dead”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, obsolete
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noun
A funeral ceremony.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
Alternative form of hearse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
From Middle English hierche (“type of harrow”), from Middle French herce, herse. Doublet of hearse.
See hearse.
