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01/01/2026

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SIPHONATA

A tribe of bivalve mollusks in which the posterior mantleborder is prolonged into two tubes or siphons. Called alsoSiphoniata. See Siphon, 2 (a), and Quahaug.

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BARRET

A kind of cap formerly worn by soldiers; -- called also barretcap. Also, the flat cap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics.

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CONVINCINGLY

in a convincing manner; in a manner to compel assent.

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PERNOR

One who receives the profits, as of an estate.

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CALCOGRAPHER

One who practices calcography.

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NUCLEOLATED

Having a nucleole, or second inner nucleus.

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DRAVIDA

A race Hindostan, believed to be the original people whooccupied the land before the Hindoo or Aryan invasion.

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LIMBAT

A cooling periodical wind in the Isle of Cyprus, blowing fromthe northwest from eight o'clock, A. M., to the middle of the day orlater.

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COUNTER

A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as,counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.

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STRENE

Race; offspring; stock; breed; strain. [Obs.] Chaucer.

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ENTER-

A prefix signifying between, among, part.

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EAGER

Same as Eagre.