Nemesis

n.

The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance.

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Gavel

n.

Tribute; toll; custom. [Obs.] See Gabel.

Nonnucleated

a.

Without a nucleus.

Frustrate

a.

Vain; ineffectual; useless; unprofitable; null; voil; nugatory; of no effect.

Reappointment

n.

The act of reappointing, or the state of being reappointed.

Read

v.

Reading.

Hybridous

a.

Same as Hybrid.

Lalo

n.

The powdered leaves of the baobab tree, used by the Africans to mix in their soup, as the southern negroes use powdered sassafras. Cf. Couscous.

Grill

n.

To broil on a grill or gridiron.

Foolahs

n. pl.

Same as Fulahs.

Palm

n.

A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc.

Nugacity

n.

Futility; trifling talk or behavior; drollery.

Reeling

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Reel