Gig

n.

A top or whirligig; any little thing that is whirled round in play.

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Understand

v. t.

To stand under; to support.

Gasometry

n.

The art or practice of measuring gases; also, the science which treats of the nature and properties of these elastic fluids.

Fumify

v. t.

To subject to the action of smoke.

Affected

p. p. & a.

Inclined; disposed; attached.

Filcher

n.

One who filches; a thief.

Falling

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Fall

Gnaw

v. i.

To use the teeth in biting; to bite with repeated effort, as in eating or removing with the teethsomething hard, unwiedly, or unmanageable.

Ravine

n.

A torrent of water.

Undertake

v. t.

To have knowledge of; to hear.

Verbalize

v. t.

To convert into a verb; to verbify.

Unsupportable

a.

Insupportable; unendurable.

Robust

a.

Requiring strength or vigor; as, robust employment.