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Main Entry:: ¹team
Pronunciation:: \ˈtēm\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English teme, from Old English tēam offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to Old High German zoum rein, Old English tēon to draw, pull — more at tow
Date:: before 12th century

1 a: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement ; also : these with their harness and attached vehicle b: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle2obsolete : lineage , race3: a group of animals: as a: a brood especially of young pigs or ducks b: a matched group of animals for exhibition 4: a number of persons associated together in work or activity: as a: a group on one side (as in football or a debate) b: crew , gang

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