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sprig
sprig
/sprɪg/
noun
An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
(
sprig
)
an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
(
branchlet
,
sprig
,
twig
)
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.
The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.
James Harvey Robinson
James Harvey Robinson
/ˈdʒeɪmz ˈhɑːrvi ˈrɒbɪnsən/
noun
United States historian who stressed the importance of intellectual and social events for the course of history (1863-1936)
(
James Harvey Robinson
,
Robinson
)
United States historian who stressed the importance of intellectual and social events for the course of history (1863-1936)
butch
butch
/ˈbʊtʃ/
adjective
[Informal]
(of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
(
butch
[Informal]
)
(of male or female homosexuals) characterized by stereotypically male traits or appearance
[Informal]
Used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
(
butch
[Informal]
,
macho
)
used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
noun
A closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys
(
butch
,
crew cut
,
flattop
,
butch cut
,
buzz cut
[ N. American]
)
a closely cropped haircut; usually for men or boys
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
(
butch
,
dike
,
dyke
)
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
envoy
envoy
/ˈɑːnvɔɪ/
noun
A brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry
(
envoi
,
envoy
)
a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry
Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
(
emissary
,
envoy
)
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
A diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
(
envoy
,
envoy extraordinary
,
minister plenipotentiary
)
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
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