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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun An international, interdenominational organization of Bible classes of young men; -- so named in allusion to the Hebrew word
Berachah (Meaningblessing ) occurring in 2 Chron. xx. 26 and 1 Chron. xii.
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I reached the steward's pantry in the deckhouse amidships, without being seen and secured some polenta and a baraca of water; when, as I was creeping aft again and close to the poop, that villain of a mate caught hold of my arm, pointing a stiletto in my face at the same time, and threatening to stab me if I uttered a cry.
Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant John B. [Illustrator] Greene
missanthropist commented on the word baraca
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July 22, 2008