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06/01/2024

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DIANTHUS

A genus of plants containing some of the most popular ofcultivated flowers, including the pink, carnation, and Sweet William.

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WAISTCOATEER

One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered,or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet.[Obs.]Do you think you are here, sir, Amongst your waistcoateers, your basewenches Beau. & Fl.

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GRANULOUS

Full of grains; abounding with granular substances; granular.

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TIME-TABLE

A plane surface divided in one direction with linesrepresenting hours and minutes, and in the other with linesrepresenting miles, and having diagonals (usually movable strings)representing the speed and position of various trains.

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REBEC

An instrument formerly used which somewhat resembled theviolin, having three strings, and being played with a bow. [Writtenalso rebeck.] Milton.He turn'd his rebec to a mournful note. Drayton.

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UNSENSUALIZE

To elevate from the domain of the senses; to purify. Coleridge.

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INTERPHALANGEAL

Between phalanges; as, interphalangeal articulations.

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PILLARED

Supported or ornamented by pillars; resembling a pillar, orpillars. "The pillared arches." Sir W. Scott. "Pillared flame."Thomson.

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SIRDAR

A native chief in Hindostan; a headman. Malcom.

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FINANCIER

To conduct financial operations.

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OBTUSELY

In an obtuse manner.

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LUSTINESS

State of being lusty; vigor; strength.