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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Dwelling \Dwell"ing\, n.
Habitation; place or house in which a person lives; abode;
domicile.
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Hazor shall be a dwelling for dragons. --Jer. xlix.
33.
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God will deign
To visit oft the dwellings of just men. --Milton.
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Philip's dwelling fronted on the street. --Tennyson.
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{Dwelling house}, a house intended to be occupied as a
residence, in distinction from a store, office, or other
building.
{Dwelling place}, place of residence.
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