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cronies

Main Entry:: cro·ny
Pronunciation:: \ˈkrō-nē\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural cronies
Etymology:: perhaps from Greek chronios long-lasting, from chronos time
Date:: 1656

: a close friend especially of long standing : pal

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