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by-thought
by-thought n. 
/ˈbaɪˌθɑt/
Brit. /ˈbʌɪθɔːt/
, /ˈbʌɪθɔːt/U.S. /ˈbaɪˌθɔt/
, /ˈbaɪˌθɔt//ˈbaɪˌθɑt/ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > inattention > mental wandering > lack of concentration, distraction > [noun] > cause of
by-thought1561
avocation1642
avocament1672
avocativea1677
dissipation1733
call-off1883
1561 T. Norton tr. J. Calvin Inst. Christian Relig. iii. f. 279 No man can be so bente to praye, but that he shall fele many bythoughts to crepe vpon him.
1601 A. Dent Plaine Mans Path-way to Heauen 347 I demaund of you, whether you neuer had any bye thoughts in your prayers.
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- get, have, or take a right sow by the ear
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- get, have, take scathe
- get, have, tie a bun on
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- get-acquainted
- get-at-ability
- get-at-able
- get-at-ableness