"fill-dyke" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From fill + dyke. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fill|dyke}} fill + dyke Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} fill-dyke
  1. Alternative form of February fill-dike Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: February fill-dike Categories (topical): Months Related terms: fill-dike
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