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Wend·ish

 (wĕn′dĭsh)
n.
1. See Sorbian.
2. (used with a pl. verb) The people who speak Sorbian, or their descendants.
Wend′ish adj.
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Wendish

(ˈwɛndɪʃ)
adj
(Peoples) of or relating to the Wends
n
(Languages) the West Slavonic language of the Wends. See also Sorbian
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Sorb•i•an

(ˈsɔr bi ən)

n.
1. the West Slavic language of the Sorbs, having distinct northern and southern literary forms.
adj.
2. of or pertaining to the Sorbs or their language.
[1830–40]
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