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PROLATION

A mediæval method of determining of the proportionate durationof semibreves and minims. Busby.

HAMATED

Hooked, or set with hooks; hamate. Swift.

ELECTRO-TELEGRAPHIC

Pertaining to the electric telegraph, or by means of it.

INTRUSIONAL

Of or pertaining to intrusion.

VISIONLESS

Destitute of vision; sightless.

PLANISH

To make smooth or plane, as a metallic surface; to condense,toughen, and polish by light blows with a hammer.

BOOMSLANGE

A large South African tree snake (Bucephalus Capensis).Although considered venomous by natives, it has no poison fangs.

STINGFISH

The weever.

LUTESCENT

Of a yellowish color.

POULDRON

See Pauldron.

INDORSE

To write one's name, alone or with other words, upon the backof (a paper), for the purpose of transferring it, or to secure thepayment of a

SCAZON

A choliamb.