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side-whiskers

plural noun side-whis·kers \ ˈsīd-ˌhwi-skərz , -ˌwi- \

Definition of side-whiskers

: whiskers on the side of the face usually worn long
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side-whiskered

play \ˈsīd-ˌhwi-skərd, -ˌwi-\ adjective

First Known Use of side-whiskers

1799

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