Franking

n.

A method of forming a joint at the intersection of window-sash bars, by cutting away only enough wood to show a miter.

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Finish

n.

The joiner work and other finer work required for the completion of a building, especially of the interior. See Inside finish, and Outside finish.

Jadish

a.

Vicious; ill-tempered; resembling a jade; -- applied to a horse.

Horse Guards

A body of cavalry so called; esp., a British regiment, called the Royal Horse Guards, which furnishes guards of state for the sovereign.

Forbearance

n.

The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering.

Unsubstantiation

n.

A divesting of substantiality.

Ringmaster

n.

One in charge of the performances (as of horses) within the ring in a circus.

Natural

n.

One born without the usual powers of reason or understanding; an idiot.

Afforded

imp. & p. p.

of Afford

Eccentric

n.

A circle not having the same center as another contained in some measure within the first.

Wasteness

n.

That which is waste; a desert; a waste.

Recollecting

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Recollect

Pace

n.

Any single movement, step, or procedure.