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Silesia(encyclopedia)

subtrist (iou) and Silesia (iou)


subtrist (iou)



subtrist adjective. rare (Scott). E19.
[Latin subtristis, formed as SUB- + tristis sad.]
Somewhat sad.

Silesia (iou)



Silesia adjective & noun. L17.
[Latinized form of Schlesien, German name of the region (see SILESIAN).]
(Designating) a fine twilled linen or cotton cloth for dress linings etc. L17.
(Designating) a variety of cabbage lettuce. M-L18.