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n. - A pupil who lives at school during term time; Someone who forces their way onto a ship; A tenant in someone's house.

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  • The only government that can secure the boarder is the Federal government.
  • Also directions to them as we cross the boarder from the US.
  • My experience transporting over the boarder is limited, at best.
  • I heard they sell temp insurance at the boarder, is this correct? thanks
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  • The "boarder" (person who pays for regular meals in someone's home) stood at the "border" (edge) of the moat and looked at the "bordure" (part of a coat of arms) on the castle drawbridge.
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