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the red or orange coating that forms on the surface of iron when exposed to air and moisture, consisting chiefly of ferric hydroxide and ferric oxide formed by oxidation; rust.
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a set of small, thick bells of brass, stitched to a cloth-pad, worn round the anklets by Śaiva mendicants or stage-actors.
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a small bell for tying round the neck of an ox, horse, etc.
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a hostile contention; a war.
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an army of soldiers.