CYPRES

Noun

cypres (countable and uncountable, plural cypreses)

Obsolete form of cypress.

Obsolete form of cypress.

Anagrams

• Pryces

Source: Wiktionary


Cy`pres" (s`pr" or s`prs"), n. Etym: [OF., nearly.] (Law)

Definition: A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law. Mozley & W.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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STRAP

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