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  1. 1. v. i. To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. listen without the speaker's knowledge Source: wordnet
  4. 4. To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private. To eavesdrop in disguises. Milton. The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house. Source: webster
  5. 5. To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of ahouse, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, tolisten secretly to what is said in private.To eavesdrop in disguises. Milton. Source: adambom
  6. 6. v:100 v listen without the speaker's knowledge Source: ecdict

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