Land

n.

The solid part of the surface of the earth; -- opposed to water as constituting a part of such surface, especially to oceans and seas; as, to sight land after a long voyage.

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Hearty

superl.

Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.

Hackee

n.

The chipmunk; also, the chickaree or red squirrel.

Unshiftable

a.

Shiftless; helpless.

Hiberno-Celtic

n.

The native language of the Irish; that branch of the Celtic languages spoken by the natives of Ireland. Also adj.

Sarcocolla

n.

A gum resin obtained from certain shrubs of Africa (Penaea), -- formerly thought to cause healing of wounds and ulcers.

Waterless

a.

Destitute of water; dry.

Adusted

a.

Burnt; adust.

Ripe

superl.

Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.

Forktail

n.

A salmon in its fourth year's growth.

Flatness

n.

Want of vivacity or spirit; prostration; dejection; depression.

Holiday

n.

A day fixed by law for suspension of business; a legal holiday.

Calcified

a.

Consisting of, or containing, calcareous matter or lime salts; calcareous.