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indwell

verb in·dwell \ in-ˈdwel , ˈin-ˌdwel \

Definition of indwell

indwelled; indwelling; indwells
intransitive verb
: to exist as an inner activating spirit, force, or principle
transitive verb
: to exist within as an activating spirit, force, or principle
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indweller

noun

First Known Use of indwell

14th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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