n.
A current story passing from one person to another, without any known authority for its truth; -- in this sense often personified. →
a.
Conferred by birth; derived from origin; born with one; inherent; inborn; not acquired; as, native genius, cheerfulness, simplicity, rights, etc. →
n.
Small rope, or strands of rope, or spun yarn, wound round a rope to keep it from chafing; -- called also service. →
n.
That which is established as a measure or criterion; degree; standard; rank; proportion; ratio; as, a slow rate of movement; rate of interest is the ratio of the interest to the principal, per annum. →
imp. & p. p. of Uppluck. →