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Tenter

TENT'ER, n. [L. tendo, tentus, to stretch.] A hook for stretching cloth on a frame. To be on the tenters, to be on the stretch; to be in distress, uneasiness or suspense. TENT'ER, v.t. To hang or stretch on te...

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