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path
noun /pæθ,pɑːθ,pæθ/
a) a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

Just before Warwick reached Liberty Point, a young woman came down Front Street from the direction of the market-house. When their paths converged, Warwick kept on down Front Street behind her, it having been already his intention to walk in this direction.

b) a course taken.
Syn: track, trail

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