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25/10/2024

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SNOB

A townsman. [Canf]

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KNEW

of Know.

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CLOUD-CAPPED

Having clouds resting on the top or head; reaching to theclouds; as, cloud-capped mountains.

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BLATANTLY

In a blatant manner.

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GARDENLY

Like a garden. [R.] W. Marshall.

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DOLDRUMS

A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms,squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent allprogress for weeks; -- so called by sailors. To be in the doldrums,to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium.

#77510

ORMOLU

A variety of brass made to resemble gold by the use of lesszinc and more copper in its composition than ordinary brass contains.Its golden color is often heightened by means of lacquer of somesort, or by use of acids. Called also mosaic gold. Ormolu varnish, avarnish applied to metals, as brass, to give the appearance of gold.

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HOGSCORE

A distance lime brawn across the rink or course between themiddle line and the tee. [Scot.]

#7402

SPARELESS

Unsparing. Sylvester.

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STEARONE

The ketone of stearic acid, obtained as a white crystallinesubstance, (C17H35)2.CO, by the distillation of calcium stearate.

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NEP

Catnip.

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CRETOSE

Chalky; cretaceous. [Obs.] Ash.