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Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (v. t.) To raise or move with a pry or lever; to meddle.

2. (n.) A lever; also, leverage.

3. (v. i.) To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach.

4. (n.) Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.


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