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averruncate
averruncate, v. ? Obs. (ævəˈrʌŋkeɪt) [f. L. āverruncāt- ppl. stem of āverruncāre to ward off, avert, remove (evils, ill-luck, etc.), f. ā, ab off + verruncāre to turn. Erroneously explained in 17th c. from ab off + ēruncāre to weed out, whence sense 2. This mistake began in mod.L. or Fr.: Cotgrave (... Oxford English Dictionary
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Averruncator
Etymology The word averruncate (from Latin averruncare, "to ward off, remove mischief") glided into meaning to weed the ground, prune vines, etc., by a wikipedia.org
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averruncator
averruncator (ævərʌŋˈkeɪtə(r)) [n. of agent f. averruncate in the improper sense 2.] An instrument for cutting off the branches of trees at a height above the head, consisting of a pair of pruning shears, or a knife-blade working within a hook, mounted on a pole and worked by a string or wire.1842 i... Oxford English Dictionary
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providential
providential, a. (n.) (prɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl) [f. L. prōvidēntia providence + -al1. So F. providentiel (18–19th c. in Hatz.-Darm.).] † 1. Of the nature of or characterized by providence or foresight; provident, prudent. Obs.1663 Butler Hud. i. i. 758 Sure some mischief will come of it Unless by providential ... Oxford English Dictionary
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