Dict that uses (local only db) dictd in wsl1?

1. Install dictd as any other package.

    sudo apt install dictd dict-gcide dict-wn dict-moby-thesaurus
   

2. Disable all, but local server

    sudo vim /etc/dictd/dict.conf
   

3. When dict is needed (will run on even if all wsl terminals are closed)

    sudo service dictd start
   
    # test: service --status-all 
   

4. test

   dict gnu                                                                                                         ~
   1 definition found
      
   From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
      
   Gnu \Gnu\, n. [Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou.] (Zool.)
       One of two species of large South African antelopes of the
       genus {Catoblephas}, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved
       horns in both sexes. [Written also {gnoo}.]
       [1913 Webster]
          
       Note: The common gnu or wildebeest ({Catoblephas gnu}) is
             plain brown; the brindled gnu or blue wildebeest ({C.
             gorgon}) is larger, with transverse stripes of black on
             the neck and shoulders.
             [1913 Webster] 
   

5. More

   dict -D           # list databases
   dict -d wn gnu    # specify database
       
   # more dictionaries
   sudo apt install dict-jargon dict-foldoc dict-vera