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16/09/2024

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ZIRCO-

A combining form (also used adjectively) designating zirconiumas an element of certain double compounds; zircono-; as inzircofluoric acid, sodium zircofluoride.

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UNDERCHANTER

Same as Subchanter.

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LOOPER

The larva of any species of geometrid moths. See Geometrid.

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IRRITATORY

Exciting; producing irritation; irritating. [R.] Hales.

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JUMP SPARK

A spark produced by the jumping of electricity across apermanent gap.

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SISTER-IN-LAW

The sister of one's husband or wife; also, the wife of one'sbrother; sometimes, the wife of one's husband's or wife's brother.

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MONT DE PIETE

One of certain public pawnbroking establishments whichoriginated in Italy in the 15th century, the object of which was tolend money at a low rate of interest to poor people in need; --called also mount of piety. The institution has been adopted in othercountries, as in Spain and France. See Lombard-house.

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FRAP

To draw together; to bind with a view to secure and strengthen,as a vessel by passing cables around it; to tighten; as a tackle bydrawing the lines together. Tottem.

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MANIFORM

Shaped like the hand.

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PIDDOCK

Any species of Pholas; a pholad. See Pholas.

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EQUUS

A genus of mammals, including the horse, ass, etc.

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ANABRANCH

A branch of a river that reënters, or anastomoses with, themain stream; also, less properly, a branch which loses itself insandy soil. [Australia]