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take up the gaunt·let

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  1. take up the gauntletverb

    To accept a challenge.

  2. Etymology: See throw down the gauntlet.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of take up the gauntlet in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of take up the gauntlet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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