water rat
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Tweet n. 1. a. Any of various semiaquatic rodents, especially Neofiber alleni of Florida and southern Georgia, that resemble the muskrat but are smaller and have a round tail. b. See muskrat. 2. Slang A petty thief or ruffian who frequents waterfronts. |
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