See grayn in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"(rare) A forking channel or pass; a fjord or estuary."
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"The part of the body between one's legs."
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"(rare) The part of the body between one's legs."
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"A point or sharp end."
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"A component or portion of something."
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"(rare) A component or portion of something."
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"A branch or twig."
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"(rare) A branch or twig."
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"(rare) A forking channel or pass; a fjord or estuary."
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"(rare) A component or portion of something."
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