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  • 131die — I. intransitive verb (died; dying) Etymology: Middle English dien, from or akin to Old Norse deyja to die; akin to Old High German touwen to die Date: 12th century 1. to pass from physical life ; expire 2. a. to pass out of existence ; …

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  • 132gay — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French gai, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gāhi quick, sudden Date: 14th century 1. a. happily excited ; merry < in a gay mood > b. keenly alive and exuberant ; having or inducing&#8230; …

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