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dwarf 1. an abnormally undersized person, esp one with a large head and short arms and legs 2. a. an animal or plant much below the average height for the species b. (as modifier): a dwarf tree 3. (in folklore) a small ugly manlike creature, often possessing magical powers dwarf [dwȯrf] (biology) Being an atypically small form or variety of something. (medicine) An abnormally small individual; especially one whose bodily proportions are altered. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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His value was trebled in the eyes of the king, by the fact of his being also a dwarf and a cripple. The child advanced timidly towards her brother and put her hand in his, the dwarf (if we may call him so) glanced keenly at all present, and the curiosity-dealer, who plainly had not expected his uncouth visitor, seemed disconcerted and embarrassed. The dwarf was soundly whipt, and as a farther punishment, forced to drink up the bowl of cream into which he had thrown me: neither was he ever restored to favour; for soon after the queen bestowed him on a lady of high quality, so that I saw him no more, to my very great satisfaction; for I could not tell to what extremities such a malicious urchin might have carried his resentment. |
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