n.
An American duck (Aythya Americana) highly esteemed as a game bird. It is closely allied to the canvasback, but is smaller and its head brighter red. Called also red-headed duck. American poachard, grayback, and fall duck. See Illust. under Poachard. →
n.
Pecuniary means; funds; money, or any property that can be converted into supplies; available means or capabilities of any kind. →
v. t.
A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates. →