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Term Definition
canard A false or illogical report or rumor
dogleg To come at a sharp angle or on a zigzag course
canny Careful or shrewd; skilled
doggerel A verse that is comical or of a mocking nature
canon A rule, principle, or standard; a body of church-related law
dog To track or follow like a dog, especially with ill or negative intentions
canorous Melodious; musical
dogface An enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army (usually an infantryman in World War II)
cannibalize To remove parts from a machine or vehicle to create a similar unit; to cause something to become diminished
dog-eard Shabby or worn out; having dog ears (pgs with folded down corners)
canaille Rubbish or rabble
dogmatic Strongly opinionated, in a dictorial manner
candor plainess of speech; openess
dogfight Combat engaged between enemy aircraft; any rough battle
canter An easy, slow gallop

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