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rot

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rot
1. the process of rotting or the state of being rotten
2. something decomposed, disintegrated, or degenerate
3. short for dry rot
4. Pathol any putrefactive decomposition of tissues
5. Vet science a contagious fungal disease of the feet of sheep characterized by inflammation, swelling, a foul-smelling discharge, and lameness

rot [rät]
(materials)
(plant pathology)
Any plant disease characterized by breakdown and decay of plant tissue.


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Cannot an honest pavior perform his work in peace, and get his money for it, and his living by it, without others talking rot about ambition and hopes of fame?
" Bob continued, pointing with an air of disgust toward Yap, "he's no more good wi' a rot nor nothin'.
I been thinking you over, you and your war and your Empire and all the rot of it.
 
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