Alchemy

n.

A mixed metal composed mainly of brass, formerly used for various utensils; hence, a trumpet.

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Retractor

n.

An instrument for holding apart the edges of a wound during amputation.

Figured

a.

Adorned with figures; marked with figures; as, figured muslin.

Bacchii

pl.

of Bacchius

Jovial

a.

Of or pertaining to the god, or the planet, Jupiter.

Ear

v. t.

To take in with the ears; to hear.

Gusset

n.

A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler.

Hemicardia

n.

A lateral half of the heart, either the right or left.

Alternacy

n.

Alternateness; alternation.

Flesh

n.

The human eace; mankind; humanity.

Rather

a.

In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp.

Scabling

n.

A fragment or chip of stone.

Paddy

a.

Low; mean; boorish; vagabond.