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These names are for the most part a Greek letter prefixed to the genitive case of the Latin name of the constellation.

Moreover, fet of the plural applies only to the nominative and accusative; the genitive has fota, the dative fotum.

The subject of warni is warschipe contained in the preceding genitive; see 6/18.

From Muskeeg, a swamp or bog, and o, the sign of the genitive.

Dr. Lowth, on the other part, supposes the possessive pronouns mine and thine to be genitive cases.

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On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to genitive, such as: carnal, erotic, intimate, passionate, reproductive, and sensual.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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