congest

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Noun

congest noun

(history) a farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.

Verb

congest verb

To hinder or block the passage of something moving, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

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Synonyms

smallholder clog choke choke off foul clog up back up fail conacre conacreism haggart countryman croppy teagueland scullog hougher cross

Rhymes

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest

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