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Pecke, Thomas

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184. Dentes, the Teeth; Lingua, the Tongue.

Dens , quasi Edens; 'cause it helps to Eat:
Lingua, quod Lingit; 'cause it licks the Meat.

Thus to derive these words, Grammarians please;
From special duties; distinct Offices.