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18/01/2024

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SMOCK

Of or pertaining to a smock; resembling a smock; hence, of orpertaining to a woman. Smock mill, a windmill of which only the capturns round to meet the wind, in distinction from a post mill, whosewhole building turns on a post.-- Smock race, a race run by women for the prize of a smock. [Prov.Eng.]

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CHAMAL

The Angora goat. See Angora goat, under Angora.

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WEAZENY

Somewhat weazen; shriveled. [Colloq.] "Weazeny, baked pears."Lowell.

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CATHEAD

A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, towhich the anchor is hoisted and secured.

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MALOBSERVATION

Erroneous observation. J. S Mill.

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BENEME

To deprive (of), or take away (from). [Obs.]

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INCONGRUENT

Incongruous. Sir T. Elyot.

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BICKER

A small wooden vessel made of staves and hoops, like a tub.[Prov. Eng.]

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ACCUSTOMARILY

Customarily. [Obs.]

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PURENESS

The state of being pure (in any sense of the adjective).

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HORTICULTOR

One who cultivates a garden.

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RICHNESS

The quality or state of being rich (in any sense of theadjective).