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lent

nountime

length or extent; also 'finally'

As a noun: the length or extent of something (the full span). As an adverb (in phrases such as 'at lent'): finally, in the end.

Example in use

At lent, he cam hame.

Pronunciation

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/LENT/

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scotsolderneutral

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