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ANABAPTISTRY

The doctrine, system, or practice, of Anabaptists. [R.]Thus died this imaginary king; and Anabaptistry was suppressed inMunster. Pagitt.

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LATENCY

The state or quality of being latent.To simplify the discussion, I shall distinguish three degrees of thislatency. Sir W. Hamilton.

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ATTER

Poison; venom; corrupt matter from a sore. [Obs.] Holland.

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PURFLED

Ornamented; decorated; esp., embroidered on the edges. Purfledwork (Arch.), delicate tracery, especially in Gothic architecture.

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AMERICAN

A native of America; -- originally applied to the aboriginalinhabitants, but now applied to the descendants of Europeans born inAmerica, and especially to the citizens of the United States.The name American must always exalt the pride of patriotism.Washington.

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HAEMAPOD

An hæmapodous animal. G. Rolleston.

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DEVILTRY

Diabolical conduct; malignant mischief; devilry. C. Reade.

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PNEUMATOGARM

A tracing of the respiratory movements, obtained by apneumatograph or stethograph.

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PASSENGER MILEAGE

Passenger miles collectively; the total number of milestraveled by passengers on a railroad during a given period.

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ADMISSIVE

Implying an admission; tending to admit. [R.] Lamb.

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PROPUGN

To contend for; to defend; to vindicate. [Obs.] Hammond.

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UNIVERSOLOGICAL

Of or pertaining to universology.