most sawedoff
adjective
1.
sawed off at the end, as a shotgun or broomstick.
2.
Slang. smallish; of less than average size or stature.
Origin:
1865–70, Americanism
1865–70, Americanism
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| sawn-off or esp (US) sawed-off | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (prenominal) (of a shotgun) having the barrel cut short, mainly to facilitate concealment of the weapon |
| 2. | informal (of a person) small in stature |
| sawed-off or esp (US) sawed-off | |
| —adj | |
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Most sawedoff
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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