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fasting
fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/
noun
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Abstaining from food
(
fasting
, fast
)
abstaining from food
Observing a 24-hour fast is a ritual for many during the holy month.
Observing a 24-hour fast is a ritual for many during the holy month.
changeling
changeling /ˈtʃeɪndʒlɪŋ/
noun
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A child secretly exchanged for another in infancy
(
changeling
)
a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy
Ancient folklore speaks of changelings, babies swapped by fairies.
Ancient folklore speaks of changelings, babies swapped by fairies.
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[Archaic]
A person of subnormal intelligence
(
changeling
[Archaic] , cretin
[Offensive] , half-wit
[Informal] , imbecile
[Informal] , moron
[Informal] , retard
[Offensive] , eejit
[Dialect, UK, Irish] , thickie
[Informal, British] , thicko
[Informal] , idiot
)
a person of subnormal intelligence
The town considered him an idiot due to his foolish and nonsensical behavior.
The town considered him an idiot due to his foolish and nonsensical behavior.
lawcourt
lawcourt /ˈlɔːˌkɔːrt/
noun
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A tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
(
court
, court of justice
, court of law
, law court
, lawcourt
)
a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
sweatpants
sweatpants /ˈswɛtˌpænts/
noun
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Loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes
(
sweat pants
, sweatpants
, joggers
)
loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes
I love wearing sweatpants on lazy days because they are so comfortable and cozy
I love wearing sweatpants on lazy days because they are so comfortable and cozy
