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29/10/2024
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BREASTPIN
BREASTPIN
A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; abrooch.
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SQUIRARCHY
SQUIRARCHY
The gentlemen, or gentry, of a country, collectively. [Writtenalso squirearchy.]
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URANYL
URANYL
The radical UO2, conveniently regarded as a residue of manyuranium compounds.
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FEETLESS
FEETLESS
Destitute of feet; as, feetless birds.
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MAHOUT
MAHOUT
The keeper and driver of an elephant. [East Indies]
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MALUM
MALUM
An evil. See Mala.
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HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL
HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL
Of or pertaining to hydrometeorology, or to rain, clouds,storms, etc.
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MERUS
MERUS
See Meros.
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AUGUROUS
AUGUROUS
Full of augury; foreboding. [Obs.] "Augurous hearts." Chapman.
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FAVONIAN
FAVONIAN
Pertaining to the west wind; soft; mild; gentle.
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MAILING
MAILING
A farm. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
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TWOPENNY
TWOPENNY
Of the value of twopence.