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Cahadhwy

The "shorthand" name in the Speech for the star α (alpha) Cancri, also known as Acubens.

α Can is approximatly 137 lightyears from Earth and is a double star with two type-A components. (SYWTBAW)

See also: Star names: Stellar wizardries.

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Binding Oath, the

One of the most powerful strictures in the Speech, the Binding Oath is the basis for almost all promissory statements and wizardly vows; even the Wizard's Oath is derived from it.

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Avedictory

The formal term for the salutation used by wizards on errantry to identify themselves to other wizards, or to other sentient beings of astahfrith cultures. The commonest English-language version is "I am on errantry, and I greet you." The Avedictory does not have to be delivered in the Speech, though doing so tends to lend it a certain official quality.

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Asdekh

One of a number of "quantifier" words in the Speech used to indicate one of several aspects of a spell's strength or purpose.

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Art, the

Wizardry in general.

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Aresh-hav

An acronym which stands for a rather troubling phrase in the Speech, used to express the degree of a world's domination by the Lone Power.

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Actuator word

The word in the Speech that triggers or completes a partly executed spell. (WAW)

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