Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Bankruptcy.

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Examples

  • Simple tooling up for a war with Borthu, let alone fighting one, would bring many member companies close to bankrupture.”

    The Earth Book of Stormgate Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1978

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  • My first thought: This is a madeupical word. I was wrong.

    August 5, 2010

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    September 22, 2010