"weazel" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: weazels [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} weazel (plural weazels)
  1. Archaic form of weasel. Tags: alt-of, archaic Alternative form of: weasel
    Sense id: en-weazel-en-noun-1mDCQjxM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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