(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
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prepare (students) hastily for an impending exam
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v crowd or pack to capacity v put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled v study intensively, as before an exam v prepare (students) hastily for an impending exam
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n a person who keeps watch over something or someone n the person who plays that position on a football team n a device designed to prevent injury or accidents n a posture of defence in boxing or fencing n the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team n a military unit serving to protect some place or person n a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. n the duty of serving as a sentry n (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage n a position on a basketball team v to keep watch over v watch over or shield from danger or harm
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characterized by surreal distortion and a sense of impending danger
