Novercal

a.

Of or pertaining to a stepmother; suitable to, or in the manner of, a stepmother.

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Hone

n.

A stone of a fine grit, or a slab, as of metal, covered with an abrading substance or powder, used for sharpening cutting instruments, and especially for setting razors; an oilstone.

Yoke

n.

A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together.

Rack

a.

An engine of torture, consisting of a large frame, upon which the body was gradually stretched until, sometimes, the joints were dislocated; -- formerly used judicially for extorting confessions from criminals or suspected persons.

Hair

n.

Hair (human or animal) used for various purposes; as, hair for stuffing cushions.

Laze

v. i.

To be lazy or idle.

Zincoid

a.

Pertaining to, or resembling, zinc; -- said of the electricity of the zincous plate in connection with a copper plate in a voltaic circle; also, designating the positive pole.

Unconcludent

a.

Alt. of Unconcluding

Relique

n.

See Relic.

Glyphic

a.

Of or pertaining to sculpture or carving of any sort, esp. to glyphs.

Gee

v. t.

To cause (a team) to turn to the off side, or from the driver.

Urethroscope

n.

An instrument for viewing the interior of the urethra.

Forbore

imp. of Forbear.