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abatis abatis /ˈæbətɪs/

noun

A line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy ( abatis , abattis )
a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy

generousness generousness /ˈdʒɛnərəsnəs/

noun

The trait of being willing to give your money or time ( generousness , generosity )
the trait of being willing to give your money or time

publishing publishing /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

noun

() The business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution ( publication , publishing )
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
The author signed a contract with one of the biggest publishing houses.
The author signed a contract with one of the biggest publishing houses.

market keeper market keeper /ˈmɑːrkɪt kiːpər/

noun

A merchant who owns or manages a shop ( market keeper , shopkeeper , storekeeper [ N. American] , tradesman )
a merchant who owns or manages a shop

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