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English
Verb
- To make patterned sound sequences on bells, starting and ending on the same tone.
- To run through all possible variations.
- (slang, Britain, 19th century and earlier) To substitute bad money for good.
- (Britain) To enliven by varying combinations.
Synonyms
- (to vary combinations): mix and match
Derived terms
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