"we'ins" meaning in English

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Pronoun

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  1. (uncommon) Alternative form of we-uns Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncommon Alternative form of: we-uns
    Sense id: en-we'ins-en-pron-RGXqP7xg Categories (other): English pronouns

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