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gauge theory
gauger
Gauhati
Gaul
gauleiter
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gault
gaunt
gauntlet (1)
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gaur
Gause’s principle
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gaunt
gaunt [ gawnt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. thin: extremely thin and bony in appearance
2. stark: stark in outline or appearance
[15th century. Origin ?]

gaunt·ly adverb
gaunt·ness noun
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