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| retainers | n. A servant or follower of a noble or wealthy person, esp. one that has worked for a person or family for a long time. |
| mien | n. A person’s look or manner, esp. one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood. |
| abode | n. A place of residence; a house. |
| marge | n. Edge. |
| xene | n. The influence of pollen on the embryo of plants resulting in different characteristics of form, color, etc. |
| dredge | v. Clean out the bed or an area of water by scooping out mud, weeds, etc. |
| clout | n. A piece of cloth or clothing. |
| timidity | adj. A lack of courage. |
| nimble | adj. Quick and light in movement or action. |
| crag | n. A steep or rugged cliff or rock face. |
| surcingle | n. A wide strap that runs over the back and under the belly of a horse, used to keep a blanket or other equipment in place. |
| outlandish | adj. Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar. |
