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One who brings messages.
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A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.
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The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).
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A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.
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An instant messenger program.
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A forerunner.
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A light scudding cloud preceding a storm.
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A piece of paper, etc., blown up a string to a kite.
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A weight dropped down a line to close a Nansen bottle.
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The secretary bird.
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A messenger-at-arms.