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| alphabet |
the letters of a written language, esp. if in the standard or customary order. [1/2 definitions] |
| betimes |
before the time that is necessary, expected, or customary; early. |
| customary |
of, by, or in reference to the U.S. customary system of measurement, which comprises those units of measurement, such as capacity, length, and mass, that are used primarily in the United States. [1/3 definitions] |
| displace |
to move out of the customary or proper place. [1/4 definitions] |
| empty |
holding, having, or containing nothing; lacking the customary or appropriate contents. [1/10 definitions] |
| general |
common, customary, or widespread. [1/5 definitions] |
| habitual |
in accordance with habit; customary. [1/3 definitions] |
| habitude |
customary condition or practice. |
| in harness |
engaged in one's customary work routine. [1/2 definitions] |
| institution |
an established or customary activity or law in a society. [1/5 definitions] |
| load |
the usual or customary amount carried or put into something. [1/17 definitions] |
| mealtime |
the customary time for eating a meal. |
| mode2 |
a contemporary, popular, or customary style or fashion, as of clothing or behavior. |
| moral |
conforming to customary principles of right or just conduct; virtuous. [1/6 definitions] |
| myself |
my normal or customary condition or way of being. [1/3 definitions] |
| naked |
stripped of a former or customary covering. [1/5 definitions] |
| obtain |
to be customary; prevail. [1/2 definitions] |
| odd |
different from what is expected or customary; strange. [1/7 definitions] |
| order |
usual or customary way of proceeding. [1/18 definitions] |
| orthodox |
of, concerning, or following that which is customary, generally approved, or conventional. [1/5 definitions] |
| parliamentary |
according to the customary rules of procedure governing deliberative or legislative groups. [1/3 definitions] |
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