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ad·stra·tum
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noun,
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ad·stra·ta
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Historical Linguistics
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a substratum or superstratum.
Origin:
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stratum
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Adstratum
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So is
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ort
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ninnyhammer
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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