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- noun Alternative form of
ostracon .
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Examples
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I certainly don't believe that if the public had recourse to the ostrakon we would now have this reanimated corpse leading our country. ...
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008
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So within with blogger ostrakon I type for the sake of democracy? true.
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So within with blogger ostrakon I type for the sake of democracy?
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Periostracum is the thin membrane-like organic layer that covers the outer surfaces of the shells of many snails from Greek peri, around + ostrakon, shell.
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I broke the ostrakon in two and cast the pieces into the fire. âBegone, â I said to the fellow.
Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988
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I broke the ostrakon in two and cast the pieces into the fire.
Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988
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The girls were encouraged from the sidelines, not only by their masters but by the crowd as well, some of whom placed bets on the outcome. âWould you like to purchase a yellow ostrakon? â asked a fellow.
Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988
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"Would you like to purchase a yellow ostrakon?" asked a fellow.
Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988
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After the burning of the gates, of course, one need no longer concern oneself with ostraka and permits. âWe are free now! â cried one of the men, flinging his ostrakon at Gnieus Lelius.
Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988
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One permitted residence in Ar received the identificatory ostrakon, for example, citizens, ambassadors, resident aliens, trade agents, and such, was a function of heir ownerâ ™ s possession of such ostraka.
Magicians of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1988
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