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05/04/2026

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CONCAVITY

CONCAVITY

A concave surface, or the space bounded by it; the state ofbeing concave.

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SILUNDUM

SILUNDUM

A form of silicon carbide, produced in the electric furnace,possessing great hardness, and high electrical resistance, and notsubject to oxidation below 2880º F., or 1600º C.

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OSO-BERRY

OSO-BERRY

The small, blueblack, drupelike fruit of the Nuttalliacerasiformis, a shrub of Oregon and California, belonging to theCherry tribe of Rosaceæ.

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LIZA

LIZA

The American white mullet (Mugil curema).

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HAYRAKE

HAYRAKE

A rake for collecting hay; especially, a large rake drawn by ahorse or horses.

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INTANGIBILITY

INTANGIBILITY

The quality or state of being intangible; intangibleness.

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CHEQUING

CHEQUING

A coin. See Sequin. Shak.

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MOBCAP

MOBCAP

A plain cap or headdress for women or girls; especially, onetying under the chin by a very broad band, generally of the samematerial as the cap itself. Thackeray.

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CHYLACEOUS

CHYLACEOUS

Possessed of the properties of chyle; consisting of chyle.

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BONFIRE

BONFIRE

A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of publicjoy and exultation, or for amusement.Full soon by bonfire and by bell, We learnt our liege was passingwell. Gay.

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GRAINY

GRAINY

Resembling grains; granular.

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DONNA

DONNA

A lady; madam; mistress; -- the title given a lady in Italy.