Thread: Dint or Dent?
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Old 04-19-2007, 12:03 PM   #2
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Main Entry: 1dint
Pronunciation: 'dint
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dynt; akin to Old Norse dyntr noise
1 archaic : BLOW, STROKE
2 : FORCE, POWER
3 : 2DENT
- by dint of : by force of : BECAUSE OF <succeeded by dint of hard work>

Main Entry: 2dint
Function: transitive verb
1 : to make a dent in
2 : to impress or drive in with force
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