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sundry adj

More than one or two but not very many; a number of, several. Of various types, especially when numerous; diverse, varied. Consisting of an assortment of different kinds; miscellaneous. (archaic) Chiefly preceded by a number or an adjective like many: of two or more similar people or things: not the same as other persons or things of the same nature; different, distinct, separate. (Contrast sense 5.2.) (obsolete) Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one; individual, respective. Of a person or thing: not the same as something else; different. (Contrast sense 4.) (except Scotland) Not attached or connected to anything else; physically separate. [...]

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