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19/06/2026

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DOMESTICATOR

One who domesticates.

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INIRRITABLE

Not irritable; esp. (Physiol.), incapable of being stimulatedto action, as a muscle.-- In*ir`ri*ta*bil"i*ty, n.

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HYPORHACHIS

The stem of an aftershaft or hypoptilum. [Written alsohyporachis.]

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PATHOGNOMY

Expression of the passions; the science of the signs by whichhuman passions are indicated.

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LICTOR

An officer who bore an ax and fasces or rods, as ensigns of hisoffice. His duty was to attend the chief magistrates when theyappeared in public, to clear the way, and cause due respect to bepaid to them, also to apprehend and punish criminals.Lictors and rods, the ensigns of their power. Milton.

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SLUICEWAY

An artificial channel into which water is let by a sluice;specifically, a trough constructed over the bed of a stream, so thatlogs, lumber, or rubbish can be floated down to some convenient placeof delivery.

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SALACIOUS

Having a propensity to venery; lustful; lecherous. Dryden.-- Sa*la"cious*ly, dv.-- Sa*la"cious*ness, n.

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KNOTBERRY

The cloudberry (Rudus Chamæmorus); -- so called from itsknotted stems.

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NONPREPARATION

Neglect or failure to prepare; want of preparation.

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APLASIA

Incomplete or faulty development.

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MORAY

A muræna.

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PUGILISM

The practice of boxing, or fighting with the fist.