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::: disclaim - disown; renounce claim to; deny; CF. disclaimer
::: hut - crude dwelling; shack
::: physiognomy - face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features
::: castigation - punishment; severe criticism or disapproval
::: forestall - prevent by taking action in advance
::: nurture - nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
::: ordinance - decree; authoritative order
::: pedagogue - teacher; CF. child leader
::: pacify - soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to
::: thematic - of a theme; relating to a unifying motif or idea