bull

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1. a. An adult male bovine mammal.
   b. The uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle.
   c. The male of certain other large animals, such as the alligator, elephant, or moose.
2. An exceptionally large, strong, and aggressive person.
3. a. An optimist, especially regarding business conditions.
   b. A person who buys commodities or securities in anticipation of a rise in prices or who tries by speculative purchases to effect such a rise.
4. Slang A police officer or detective.
5. Slang
   a. Foolish, deceitful, or boastful language.
   b. Insolent talk or behavior.

1. Male.
2. Large and strong like a bull.
3. Characterized by rising prices: a bull market.

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1. An official document issued by the pope and sealed with a bulla.
2. The bulla used to seal such a document.

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(bo͞ol, bo͝ol), Ole Bornemann 1810-1880.