"fill-dike" meaning in English

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Proper name

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