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Webster 1913 Edition


Bolis

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Bo′lis

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Noun.
[L., fr. Gr.
[GREEK]
missile, arrow, fr.
[GREEK]
to throw.]
A meteor or brilliant shooting star, followed by a train of light or sparks; esp. one which explodes.

Webster 1828 Edition


Bolis

BO'LIS

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Noun.
[L. from Gr.,a dart; to throw.]
A fire-ball darting through the air, followed by a train of light or sparks.