Palea

n.

A pendulous process of the skin on the throat of a bird, as in the turkey; a dewlap.

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Niggardly

adv.

In a niggard manner.

Galley

n.

A light, open boat used on the Thames by customhouse officers, press gangs, and also for pleasure.

Cacophonous

a.

Alt. of Cacophonious

Scolex

n.

The embryo produced directly from the egg in a metagenetic series, especially the larva of a tapeworm or other parasitic worm. See Illust. of Echinococcus.

Kembing

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Kemb

Reappearance

n.

A second or new appearance; the act or state of appearing again.

Fire-set

n.

A set of fire irons, including, commonly, tongs, shovel, and poker.

Foliated

a.

Containing, or consisting of, foils; as, a foliated arch.

Lick

v.

A stroke of the tongue in licking.

Abaft

prep.

Behind; toward the stern from; as, abaft the wheelhouse.

Kerana

n.

A kind of long trumpet, used among the Persians.

Unbuild

v. t.

To demolish; to raze.