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},
{
"code": "sv",
"lang": "Swedish",
"sense": "the day after Christmas: 26 December — see also St. Stephen's Day",
"word": "annandagen"
},
{
"code": "cy",
"lang": "Welsh",
"sense": "the day after Christmas: 26 December — see also St. Stephen's Day",
"tags": [
"feminine"
],
"word": "Gŵyl San Steffan"
},
{
"code": "cy",
"lang": "Welsh",
"sense": "the day after Christmas: 26 December — see also St. Stephen's Day",
"tags": [
"masculine"
],
"word": "Dydd San Steffan"
}
],
"word": "Boxing Day"
}
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