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overturned [′ō·vər‚tərnd] (geology) Of a fold or the side of a fold, tilted beyond the perpendicular. Also known as inverted; reversed. 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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A NUMBER of Flies were attracted to a jar of honey which had been overturned in a housekeeper's room, and placing their feet in it, ate greedily. The manufactory in which our family was fabricated was formerly known as the Chateau de la Rocheaimard, and had been the property of the Vicomte de la Rocheaimard previously to the revolution that overturned the throne of Louis XVI. They tried to jump over each other, got tangled up in the harness, and overturned the sledge. |
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