Flankering
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Flanker →
Palestra
n.
A wrestling school; hence, a gymnasium, or place for athletic exercise in general. →
Aclinic
a.
Without inclination or dipping; -- said the magnetic needle balances itself horizontally, having no dip. The aclinic line is also termed the magnetic equator. →
Jerquer
n.
A customhouse officer who searches ships for unentered goods. →
Fructed
a.
Bearing fruit; -- said of a tree or plant so represented upon an escutcheon. →
Felos-de-se
pl.
of Felo-de-se →
Rubber
n.
The cushion of an electrical machine. →
Reliance
n.
The act of relying, or the condition or quality of being reliant; dependence; confidence; trust; repose of mind upon what is deemed sufficient support or authority. →
Nearly
adv.
In a near manner; not remotely; closely; intimately; almost. →
Genevan
a.
Of or pertaining to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevese. →
Umbrine
n.
See Umbra, 2. →
Hood
n.
A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind. →