Gentleman

n.

A man well born; one of good family; one above the condition of a yeoman.

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Sclerotical

a.

Sclerotic.

Referendary

n.

Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.

Hindermost

a.

Alt. of Hindmost

Grace

n.

Ornamental notes or short passages, either introduced by the performer, or indicated by the composer, in which case the notation signs are called grace notes, appeggiaturas, turns, etc.

Amalgama

n.

Same as Amalgam.

Freshen

v. i.

To grow fresh; to lose saltness.

Righteousness

n.

A righteous act, or righteous quality.

Ferule

n.

A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on the hand, in punishment.

Nailery

A manufactory where nails are made.

Water lizard

Any aquatic lizard of the genus Varanus, as the monitor of the Nile. See Monitor, n., 3.

Reputation

v. t.

The character imputed to a person in the community in which he lives. It is admissible in evidence when he puts his character in issue, or when such reputation is otherwise part of the issue of a case.

Regrowth

n.

The act of regrowing; a second or new growth.