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suttle
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suttle, n. [Etymol. uncertain.].
The weight when the tare has been deducted, and tret is yet to be allowed. M/Culloch. [1913 Webster]
suttle, v. i. [See Sutler.].
To act as sutler; to supply provisions and other articles to troops. [1913 Webster]
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