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  1. 1. n. A notorious gambler. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike Source: wordnet
  4. 4. v. take the place of work of someone on strike Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. A notorious gambler. [Colloq.] 2. A disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck. [Eng.] Source: webster
  6. 6. n someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike v take the place of work of someone on strike Source: ecdict

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