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Posted By: wwh A tisket, a tasket - 04/13/03 04:59 PM
corbeil
n.
5Fr corbeille < LL corbicula, dim. of L corbis, basket < IE *(s)kerb(h)3, to twist > base *(s)ker3, to turn > SHRIMP6 a sculptured basket of fruit, flowers, etc., used in architectural design


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