Dy·er

[dahy-er]
noun
1.
John, 1700–58, British poet.
2.
Mary, died 1660, American Quaker religious martyr, born in England.
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dye (daɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a staining or colouring substance, such as a natural or synthetic pigment
2.  a liquid that contains a colouring material and can be used to stain fabrics, skins, etc
3.  the colour or shade produced by dyeing
 
vb , dyes, dyeing, dyed
4.  (tr) to impart a colour or stain to (something, such as fabric or hair) by or as if by the application of a dye
 
[Old English dēagian, from dēag a dye; related to Old High German tugōn to change, Lettish dūkans dark]
 
'dyable
 
adj
 
'dyeable
 
adj
 
'dyer
 
n

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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