Meanings
Origin
From its shape, which has a broad base and a narrow blade projecting well beyond its base plate.
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old woman's tooth. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20woman's%20tooth
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