Because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence. --Acts xxvii. 12. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Wintered Over Device — The Wintered Over Device is an attachment to the Antarctica Service Medal which is awarded to those service members who perform winter service tours in Antarctica.The Wintered Over Device is bestowed to indicate the number of winters served on… … Wikipedia
wintered — win·ter || wɪntÉ™(r) n. season between autumn and spring, coldest season of the year (often characterized by coldness and rain or snow); period of dormancy or inactivity; span of one year as symbolized by the return of the winter season v.… … English contemporary dictionary
wintered — adjective Etymology: from past participle of winter (II) : subjected to the action of wintery conditions : chilled or altered by exposure to winter … Useful english dictionary
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Franklin's lost expedition — legend|blue|Disko Bay (5) to Beechey Island, in 1845.legend|purple|Around Cornwallis Island (1), in 1845.legend|red|Beechey Island down Peel Sound between Prince of Wales Island (2) and Somerset Island (3) and the Boothia Peninsula (4) to near… … Wikipedia
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environment — environmental, adj. environmentally, adv. /en vuy reuhn meuhnt, vuy euhrn /, n. 1. the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu. 2. Ecol. the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors… … Universalium
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