Definition of agon

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Agon (n.) A contest for a prize at the public games.

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Octagonal :: Octagonal (a.) Having eight sides and eight angles.
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Gainage :: Gainage (v. t.) The horses, oxen, plows, wains or wagons and implements for carrying on tillage..
Fourgon :: Fourgon (n.) A French baggage wagon.
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Harpagon :: Harpagon (n.) A grappling iron.
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Gnaw :: Gnaw (v. t.) To bite in agony or rage.
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