Hoodman-blind

n.

An old term for blindman's buff.

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Hurling

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Hurl

Galvanize

v. t.

To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.

Garibaldi

n.

A jacket worn by women; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the red shirt worn by the Italians patriot Garibaldi.

Forked

a.

Formed into a forklike shape; having a fork; dividing into two or more prongs or branches; furcated; bifurcated; zigzag; as, the forked lighting.

Gasconading

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Gasconade

Sacrificial

a.

Of or pertaining to sacrifice or sacrifices; consisting in sacrifice; performing sacrifice.

Back

n.

The outward or upper part of a thing, as opposed to the inner or lower part; as, the back of the hand, the back of the foot, the back of a hand rail.

Allure

n.

Gait; bearing.

L

n.

An extension at right angles to the length of a main building, giving to the ground plan a form resembling the letter L; sometimes less properly applied to a narrower, or lower, extension in the direction of the length of the main building; a wing.

Vampire

n.

Fig.: One who lives by preying on others; an extortioner; a bloodsucker.

Hamulose

a.

Bearing a small hook at the end.

Remorseful

a.

Full of remorse.