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Double-reed wind instrument of the oboe type, similar to the shawm, used in England by the Christmas waits and, in the 13th century, by the keepers of the City of London gates and other town gates for the purpose of sending signals such as ‘All's well’.
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Dainty foot and tender heart, Wait the loaded ferry-cart.
The Second Jungle Book by Kipling, Rudyard View in context
In his aunt's presence he could only wait his opportunity of speaking to Mercy, and be ready to interpose if anything was ignorantly done which might give just cause of offense to Grace.
The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context
March the next day, neglecting everything to look at, wait upon, and listen to the new invalid, who was in a fair way to be killed by kindness.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
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