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tongue-tie
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tongue-tie, n.
Impeded motion of the tongue because of the shortness of the frænum, or of the adhesion of its margins to the gums. Dunglison. [1913 Webster]
tongue-tie, v. t.
To deprive of speech or the power of speech, or of distinct articulation. [1913 Webster]
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