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02/03/2026

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DISCOMMODIOUS

Inconvenient; troublesome; incommodious. [R.] Spenser.-- Dis`com*mo"di*ous*ly, adv.-- Dis`com*mo"di*ous*ness, n.

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VIVERRINE

Of or pertaining to the Viverridæ, or Civet family.

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SQUAWWEED

The golden ragwort. See under Ragwort.

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ALECTRYOMACHY

Cockfighting.

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LIGHTABLE

Such as can be lighted.

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SELENIUM

A nonmetallic element of the sulphur group, and analogous tosulphur in its compounds. It is found in small quantities withsulphur and some sulphur ores, and obtained in the free state as adark reddish powder or crystalline mass, or as a dark metallic-looking substance. It exhibits under the action of light a remarkablevariation in electric conductivity, and is used in certain electricapparatus. Symbol Se. Atomic weight 78.9.

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SATELLITE

A secondary planet which revolves about another planet; as, themoon is a satellite of the earth. See Solar system, under Solar.Satellite moth (Zoöl.), a handsome European noctuid moth (Scopelosomasatellitia).

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ANCILE

The sacred shield of the Romans, said to have-fallen fromheaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome.

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KNOBSTICK

One who refuses to join, or withdraws from, a trades union.[Cant, Eng.]

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COLP

See Collop.

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SEPOSITION

The act of setting aside, or of giving up. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.

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BORD SERVICE

Service due from a bordar; bordage.