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wait
1. Rare a band of musicians who go around the streets, esp at Christmas, singing and playing carols
2. an interlude or interval between two acts or scenes in a play, etc.
wait [wāt]
(control systems)
Cessation of motion of a robot manipulator, under computer control, until further notice.
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Dainty foot and tender heart, Wait the loaded ferry-cart.
The Second Jungle Book by Kipling, Rudyard View in context
In his aunt's presence he could only wait his opportunity of speaking to Mercy, and be ready to interpose if anything was ignorantly done which might give just cause of offense to Grace.
The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context
March the next day, neglecting everything to look at, wait upon, and listen to the new invalid, who was in a fair way to be killed by kindness.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
 
 
 
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