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16/06/2026

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CIRCUITOUS

Going round in a circuit; roundabout; indirect; as, acircuitous road; a circuitous manner of accompalishing an end.-- Cir*cu"i*tous*ly, adv.-- Cir*cu"i*tous*ness, n.

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SIRNAME

See Surname.

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BUNION

Same as Bunyon.

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ENCAPSULATION

The act of inclosing in a capsule; the growth of a membranearound (any part) so as to inclose it in a capsule.

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MALEPRACTICE

See Malpractice.

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STADIMETER

A horizontal graduated bar mounted on a staff, used as astadium, or telemeter, for measuring distances.

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INCURRENT

Characterized by a current which flows inward; as, theincurrent orifice of lamellibranch Mollusca.

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VISCIN

A clear, viscous, tasteless substance extracted from themucilaginous sap of the mistletoe (Viscum album), holly, etc., andconstituting an essential ingredient of birdlime.

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ALBATA

A white metallic alloy; which is made into spoons, forks,teapots, etc. British plate or German silver. See German silver,under German.

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UNDERSKIRT

A petticoat; the foundation skirt of a draped dress.

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DAINTILY

In a dainty manner; nicely; scrupulously; fastidiously;deliciously; prettily.

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ABRICOCK

See Apricot. [Obs.]