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A newspaper; a printed sheet published periodically; esp., the official journal published by the British government, and containing legal and state notices. →
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Any fruit or produce that does not come to maturity, or anything which in its progress, before it is matured or perfect; a complete failure; as, his attempt proved an abortion. →
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A bookmaker who hires himself out for any sort of literary work; an overworked man; a drudge. →