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17/09/2025

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DEGENERATIONIST

A believer in the theory of degeneration, or hereditarydegradation of type; as, the degenerationists hold that savagery isthe result of degeneration from a superior state.

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SPEECHING

The act of making a speech. [R.]

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CUTWORK

An ancient term for embroidery, esp. applied to the earliestform of lace, or to that early embroidery on linen and the like, fromwhich the manufacture of lace was developed.

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REDBUD

A small ornamental leguminous tree of the American species ofthe genus Cercis. See Judas tree, under Judas.

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STRUNT

Spirituous liquor. [Scot.] Burns.

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CULLYISM

The state of being a cully.Less frequent instances of eminent cullyism. Spectator.

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ROWPORT

An opening in the side of small vessels of war, near thesurface of the water, to facilitate rowing in calm weather.

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SALIENT

Projectiong outwardly; as, a salient angle; -- opposed toreëntering. See Illust. of Bastion.

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OCHROLEUCOUS

Yellowish white; having a faint tint of dingy yellow. Gray.

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WHILE

To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness ordisgust; to spend or pass; -- usually followed by away.The lovely lady whiled the hours away. Longfellow.

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RABAT

A polishing material made of potter's clay that has failed inbaking.

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WANNESS

The quality or state of being wan; a sallow, dead, pale color;paleness; pallor; as, the wanness of the cheeks after a fever.