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16/12/2025

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ZAX

A tool for trimming and puncturing roofing states. [Writtenalso sax.]

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CONDUCTORY

Having the property of conducting. [R.]

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VITRIOLIZATION

The act of vitriolizing, or the state of being vitriolized;vitriolation.

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BARKERY

A tanhouse.

#22713

DEPHLOGISTICCATE

To deprive of phlogiston, or the supposed principle ofinflammability. Priestley. Dephlogisticated air, oxygen gas; -- socalled by Dr. Priestly and others of his time.-- De`phlo*gis`ti*ca"tion, n.

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ILICIN

The bitter principle of the holly.

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SPLIT-TONGUED

Having a forked tongue, as that of snakes and some lizards.

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CALAMBOUR

A species of agalloch, or aloes wood, of a dusky or mottledcolor, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac;-- used by cabinetmakers.

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FEN

Low land overflowed, or covered wholly or partially with water,but producing sedge, coarse grasses, or other aquatic plants; boggyland; moor; marsh.'Mid reedy fens wide spread. Wordsworth.

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LISPER

One who lisps.

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SEA CALF

The common seal.

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GINGING

The lining of a mine shaft with stones or bricks to preventcaving.