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OXEN

\ˈɒksən], \ˈɒksən], \ˈɒ_k_s_ə_n]\

Definitions of OXEN

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The castrated male of the cows; one of the bovine genus of quadrupeds.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A general name for animals of the bovine or cow kind; strictly, a gelded male at or near his full growth.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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