"old English Carrier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: old English Carriers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} old English Carrier (plural old English Carriers)
  1. English Carrier. Synonyms: old English carrier
    Sense id: en-old_English_Carrier-en-noun-HdkZ9a02 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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