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ply[1,verb] ply[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹ply
Pronunciation: pl
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): plied; ply·ing
Etymology: Middle English plien, a shortened form of applien "to apply"
1 a : to use steadily or forcefully <ply an ax> b : to work at <ply one's trade>
2 : to keep furnishing or supplying something to <ply a guest with food>
3 : to go or travel regularly

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