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bifurcated 

Chorns (special gloves used in the practice of yarndling) are often bifurcated. Bifurcated chorns have a deeper knap and often a finer degree of kedding than non-bifurcated chorns. Historians disagree on the first appearance of bifurcated chorns. Some say Kidderminster in the 1880s, others Wrexham in the 1890s. But what most experts agree on is that the bifurcation process is nowadays integral if one takes yarndling at all seriously,
Maxine showed me her bifurcated chorns yesterday, and I for one am deeply jealous of their magnificent kedding.
bifurcated by Cod Michael May 22, 2020

bifurcate 

To tell Cate to buy some fur.
(Speaker hands Cate some money, then says:)
"Bifurcate."
(Cate then leaves to buy some fur.)
bifurcate by Tubod October 16, 2003

Bifurcate 

A bifurcation is when a small change in something causes a big change in something else.

This word comes from math; specifically it refers to the solution of a differential equation taking a big change as the value of a parameter crosses a certain number.
The small increase fishing bifurcated the fish population.
Bifurcate by meselfs January 12, 2005

bifurcated 

Two groups or branches;
Two sides
Politics is usually bifurcated into two groups: Democratic and Republican
bifurcated by graciebethie August 5, 2009

barficate 

to barf; to up-chuck; to spill your stomach contents; to blow chunks; to vomit; to regurgitate; to emesis
Are you going to barficate? I think I am going to barficate.
barficate by Smeezy101 January 28, 2011

Bifurcate 

Word used from the WSJ in DWF emails.

The division of issues in a trial for example the division of a page into two parts.
The new cover on the George W Bush book has been Bifurcated.
Bifurcate by NCAW November 21, 2010