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Search phrase: curtail

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CymbelineCym II.i.12any standers-by to curtail his oaths. Ha?any standers by to curtall his oathes. Ha?
King Edward IIIE3 III.iii.150Curtail and curb your sweetest liberty.Curtall and courb your swetest libertie.

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Glossary

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clipcut short, abbreviate, curtail
curtailcut short, diminish
scantgive out sparingly, curtail, withhold [from]
shrinkbring low, diminish, curtail

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curtailclip
curtailscant
curtailshrink

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Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
CURTAILBASICcurtail v

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