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noun
An old woman, later especially one who tells old wives' tales.
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noun
Any of various marine fishes :
the alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus)
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noun
Any of various marine fishes :
A species of perciform fish endemic to the temperate coastal waters of Australia (Enoplosus armatus)
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noun
Any of various marine fishes :
Balistes vetula (Queen triggerfish)
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noun
Any of various marine fishes :
Certain spot-tail porgies (Diplodus ascensionis, Diplodus helenae)
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Any of various marine fishes :
Spondyliosoma cantharus (black seabream)
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noun
Any of various marine fishes :
Trachinotus goodei (great pompano)
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noun
Any of various marine fishes :
A wrasse
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noun
The long-tailed duck, Clangula hyemalis.
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Usage: Canada, US, archaic
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noun
A chimney cap to prevent smoking.
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Usage: Scotland
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History
From Middle English ald wyf, eld wiif, olde wyffe.
