Def.

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Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of definition. abbreviation, alt-of

    "Lots of writers, though, think fervent is synonymous with fervid, and most dictionary defs. don't do much to disabuse them."

  2. 2
    Abbreviation of defense. abbreviation, alt-of

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"Lots of writers, though, think fervent is synonymous with fervid, and most dictionary defs. don't do much to disabuse them."

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