Shak.
Americanabbreviation
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Shak., would procure us money, which I will like of, as I shall hear when and where, and how.’
From A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles by Lee, Sidney, Sir
Shak. µ Often a very mild form of imprecation; sometimes so far from implying a curse, as to be uttered coaxingly, nay even with some tenderness.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Shak. µ Often used in composition, as, a headache, an earache, a toothache.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
"Unpeg the basket on the house's top."—Beauties of Shak., p.
From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold
Shak. µ Before is often used in selfÐexplaining compounds; as, beforeÐcited, beforeÐmentioned; beforesaid.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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