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DECALOGUE
Decalogue, Ten Commandments
(noun) the biblical commandments of Moses
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Decalogue
The Ten Commandments.
Noun
Decalogue (plural Decalogues)
Any set of rules that have the weight of authority
Noun
decalogue (plural decalogues)
Alternative spelling of Decalogue
Source: Wiktionary
Dec"a*logue, n. Etym: [F. décalogue, L. decalogus, fr. Gr. Ten.]
Definition: The Ten Commandments or precepts given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, and originally written on two tables of stone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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