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Search phrase: rib

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Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iii.54Then join you with them like a rib of steel,Then ioyne you with them, like a Ribbe of Steele,
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.vii.51To rib her cerecloth in the obscure grave.To rib her searecloath in the obscure graue:

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ribrampart, protective wall
ribenclose [as if with ribs]

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
RIBBASICrib n, rib v
RIBEVENTrib-breaking n
RIBSTATEbare-ribbed adj, strong-ribbed adj, thick-ribbed adj

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