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  1. Noun.  (archaic, or) Poison, venom, especially of a venomous animal.
  2. Noun.  (archaic, or) Pus, corrupt or morbid matter from a sore or wound.
  3. Noun.  (context, UK) Epithelium produced on the tongue.
  4. Noun.  (context, UK) A scab; a dry sore.
  5. Verb.  (context, UK) To venom; sting.
  6. Verb.  (context, UK) To discharge, as a sore; clot; curdle; cake.

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