Lampyrine

n.

An insect of the genus Lampyris, or family Lampyridae. See Lampyris.

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Relational

a.

Having relation or kindred; related.

Uphold

v. t.

To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

Affiliating

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Affiliate

Hackneyman

n.

A man who lets horses and carriages for hire.

Gannister

n.

A refractory material consisting of crushed or ground siliceous stone, mixed with fire clay; -- used for lining Bessemer converters; also used for macadamizing roads.

Gorget

n.

A grooved instrunent used in performing various operations; -- called also blunt gorget.

Faddle

v. t.

To fondle; to dandle.

Hedgehog

n.

A species of Medicago (M. intertexta), the pods of which are armed with short spines; -- popularly so called.

Gems

n.

The chamois.

Grail

n.

Small particles of earth; gravel.

Fusteric

n.

The coloring matter of fustet.

Rein

n.

Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.