left-off

left-off
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: from the past participle of leave off
: laid aside : cast-off

all sent Christmas and birthday presents and parcels of left-off clothing — Flora Thompson

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leftˈ-off adjective
Laid aside or discarded
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Main Entry:left

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