cat-o'-nine en · NOUN
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, rare) Ellipsis of cat-o'-nine-tails.
alt of cat-o'-nine-tails
He'd endured being tortured with a cat-o'-nine; he couldn't bear the disappointment and need in her blue-green eyes.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cat-o-nine | alternative | lexicographic | |
| cat-o'-nines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |