down-and-out en · ADJ
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(alt-of, alternative, not-comparable) Alternative spelling of down and out.
alt of down and out
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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
down-and-out en · NOUN
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Synonym of down-and-outer.
So they have trooped forth to organize village down-and-outs and ne'er-do-wells into would-be combat units.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| down-and-outs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |