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spate

One entry found.

Main Entry: spate

Pronunciation: \ˈspāt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 15th century

1 : freshet, flood
2 a : a large number or amount <a spate of books on gardening> b : a sudden or strong outburst : rush <a spate of anger>

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