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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Archaic form of relic. alt-of, archaic

Verb

1. 1
   To lick again. transitive

   "The envelope, though, hadn't been sealed properly and he lifted it to his mouth to re-lick the gummed edge."

Synonyms

All synonyms

keepsakeremnantaccountagnus deiancient manuscriptannals

Example

More examples

"The envelope, though, hadn't been sealed properly and he lifted it to his mouth to re-lick the gummed edge."

Etymology

From re- + lick.

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