Helotism
n.
The condition of the Helots or slaves in Sparta; slavery. →
Rump-fed
a.
A Shakespearean word of uncertain meaning. Perhaps "fattened in the rump, pampered." →
Quab
v. i.
See Quob, v. i. →
Rap
v. i.
To strike with a quick, sharp blow; to knock; as, to rap on the door. →
Fuddle
v. t.
To make foolish by drink; to cause to become intoxicated. →
Gaudygreen
a. / n.
Light green. →
Grill
n.
To broil on a grill or gridiron. →
Hoper
n.
One who hopes. →
Aggravation
n.
Exaggerated representation. →
Fripper
n.
One who deals in frippery or in old clothes. →
Goldfish
n.
A small domesticated cyprinoid fish (Carassius auratus); -- so named from its color. It is native of China, and is said to have been introduced into Europe in 1691. It is often kept as an ornament, in small ponds or glass globes. Many varieties are known. Called also golden fish, and golden carp. See Telescope fish, under Telescope. →
Valuable
a.
Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo. →