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relic

/ˈɹɛlɪk/ verb C2
  1. To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress. (transitive)

He/she/it relics · Past reliced · Past participle reliced · -ing form relicing

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Verb forms

Base form
relic
He/she/it
relics
Past
reliced
Past participle
reliced
-ing form
relicing

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I must congratulate you on coming into the possession, though in rather a tragic manner of a relic which is of great intrinsic value, but of even greater importance as an historical curiosity.’
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 26 · B2
“‘And how was it then that Charles did not get his crown when he returned?’ asked Musgrave, pushing back the relic into its linen bag.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 27 · B2
It had been handed down from father to son; for the singular clause of the only will that had been found, had caused it to be regarded as a genuine relic, preserved in the family with superstitious veneration.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 192 · C1
My valet, in examining this mournful relic, felt a paper in the pocket and drew it out; it was a letter addressed to you, baron.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 971 · C1

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