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21/07/2024

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DELUNDUNG

An East Indian carnivorous mammal (Prionodon gracilis),resembling the civets, but without scent pouches. It is handsomelyspotted.

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LIVING PICTURE

A tableau in which persons take part; also, specif., such atableau as imitating a work of art.

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DETRITUS

A mass of substances worn off from solid bodies by attrition,and reduced to small portions; as, diluvial detritus.

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ESTEEMER

One who esteems; one who sets a high value on any thing.The proudest esteemer of his own parts. Locke.

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LOTHARIO

A gay seducer of women; a libertine.

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CIDER

The expressed juice of apples. It is used as a beverage, formaking vinegar, and for other purposes.

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SULPHOSTANNIC

Of, pertaining to, or designating, a sulphacid of tin (moreexactly called metasulphostannic acid), which is obtained as a darkbrown amorphous substance, H

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HURRY-SKURRY

Confusedly; in a bustle. [Obs.] Gray.

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STARER

One who stares, or gazes.

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LAMINARY

Laminar.

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GRAVIMETER

(Physics) An instrument for ascertaining the specific gravityof bodies.

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IDLER

One who has constant day duties on board ship, and keeps noregular watch. Totten.