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HOMETHRUST

\hˈə͡ʊmθɹʌst], \hˈə‍ʊmθɹʌst], \h_ˈəʊ_m_θ_ɹ_ʌ_s_t]\

Definitions of HOMETHRUST

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A well-directed, effective, or telling thrust: an action or remark which seriously affects a rival or antagonist. "The duke â€¦ felt this a homethrust."-Disraeli.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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