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07/07/2025

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ANCHOR SHOT

A shot made with the object balls in an anchor space.

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TEE IRON

See T iron, under T.

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CELTICISM

A custom of the Celts, or an idiom of their language. Warton.

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MIDRIB

A continuation of the petiole, extending from the base to theapex of the lamina of a leaf.

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NOCTIVAGOUS

Noctivagant.

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BLOTE

To cure, as herrings, by salting and smoking them; to bloat.[Obs.]

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UPBREED

To rear, or bring up; to nurse. "Upbred in a foreign country."Holinshed.

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VENTRICULAR

Of or pertaining to a ventricle; bellied.

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WARRANDICE

The obligation by which a person, conveying a subject or aright, is bound to uphold that subject or right against every claim,challenge, or burden arising from circumstances prior to theconveyance; warranty. [Written also warrandise.] Craig.

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STATING

The act of one who states anything; statement; as, thestatingof one's opinions.

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IMPASTING

The laying on of colors to produce impasto.

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SORTITION

Selection or appointment by lot. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.