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ent

verbaction

to heed or follow instructions

to heed or follow; to take notice of and comply with (instructions, advice, or warnings)

Example in use

Ent ma advice an bide hame.

Pronunciation

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/EHNT/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: aunt

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