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Definition:

(nou) a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successful

Phonetic Transcription:

tel

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I can tell that she is talking a sooth.

Just be ingenuous, brave and honest, and tell us what you're really saying.

Don't tell me you are too bashful to even show up on the Talk page.

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