Definition of rot

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Rot (n.) A fatal distemper which attacks sheep and sometimes other animals. It is due to the presence of a parasitic worm in the liver or gall bladder. See 1st Fluke, 2..

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Levana :: Levana (n.) A goddess who protected newborn infants.
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Photogalvanography :: Photogalvanography (n.) The art or process of making photo-electrotypes.
Psittaci :: Psittaci (n. pl.) The order of birds which comprises the parrots.
Pout :: Pout (v. i.) To protrude.
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Climber :: Climber (n.) A bird that climbs, as a woodpecker or a parrot..
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