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scry

Postby Brazilian dude » Mon Aug 15, 2005 11:54 am

scry [ skrī] (past and past participle scried, present participle scry·ing, 3rd person present singular scries)

intransitive verb

Definitions:

predict future: to predict the future using a crystal ball

[Early 16th century. Shortening of descry]

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Postby Slava » Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:45 pm

A popular word, it appears. The Dr. has treated it 3 times over the years, and yet no one has come here to pay obeisance to BD for his commendable suggestion. I hope to remedy that now.

Thanks for the great word, BD.
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