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, -ˌbreth, -ˌbredth \ , -ˌbreth , -ˌbredth \Definition of hairbreadth
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hairbreadth
adjectiveDefinition of hairbreadth (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Noun
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The first known use of hairbreadth was in 1561
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