breech vs then

breech

adj
  • Born, or having been born, breech. 

noun
  • The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber. 

  • A breech birth. 

  • A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks. 

  • The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat. 

verb
  • To fit or furnish with a breech. 

  • To fasten with breeching. 

adv
  • With the hips coming out before the head. 

then

adj
  • Being so at that time. 

noun
  • That time 

adv
  • Next in order of place. 

  • At that time. 

  • In addition; also; besides. 

  • At the same time; on the other hand. 

  • Used to contradict an assertion. 

  • In that case. 

  • Soon afterward. 

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