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- noun A dash or flourish at the end of a word in writing. Compare
curlicue . - noun A review or recital, at the end of a series of addresses or sermons, of the topics treated.
- noun plural Peculiarities or oddities of manner.
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octe commented on the word pirlicue
Note - (Scotland) A summary, given at the end of an address or sermon, repeating its main points.
April 25, 2025