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| administer |
to give or dispense. [1/3 definitions] |
| apothecaries' measure |
a system of fluid measure used to dispense liquid drugs. |
| apothecaries' weight |
a system of weights used to dispense drugs. |
| dole |
to dispense or distribute in small amounts (usu. fol. by "out"). [1/4 definitions] |
| moneychanger |
a mechanical device consisting of four barrels that is used to hold and dispense coins of different sizes. [1/2 definitions] |
| peddle |
to offer, dispense, or disseminate. [1/3 definitions] |
| pepper shaker |
a container with a perforated top, used to hold and dispense ground pepper. |
| tout |
to obtain and dispense information or predictions to bettors on horse races. [1/7 definitions] |
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