Headborrow

n.

A petty constable.

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Godlyhead

n.

Goodness.

Leggin

n.

A cover for the leg, like a long gaiter.

Warren

n.

A piece of ground for the breeding of rabbits.

Saddle

n.

A seat for a rider, -- usually made of leather, padded to span comfortably a horse's back, furnished with stirrups for the rider's feet to rest in, and fastened in place with a girth; also, a seat for the rider on a bicycle or tricycle.

Flight-shot

n.

The distance to which an arrow or flight may be shot; bowshot, -- about the fifth of a mile.

Rancor

n.

The deepest malignity or spite; deep-seated enmity or malice; inveterate hatred.

Water pepper

Waterwort.

Journal

a.

That portion of a rotating piece, as a shaft, axle, spindle, etc., which turns in a bearing or box. See Illust. of Axle box.

Leviration

n.

Levirate marriage or marriages.

Scumming

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Scum

Freshen

v. i.

To grow brisk or strong; as, the wind freshens.

Glyptography

n.

The art or process of engraving on precious stones.