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extern
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extern, a. [Cf. F. externe. See External.].
External; outward; not inherent. Shak. [1913 Webster]
extern, n. [Cf. F. externe.].
- A pupil in a seminary who lives without its walls; a day scholar. [1913 Webster]
- Outward form or part; exterior. [1913 Webster]
- same as externe. [PJC]
extern, n. [F. Cf. Extern.].
a person affiliated with an institution who does not reside there; [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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