Rest

n.

To stand firm; to be fixed; to be supported; as, a column rests on its pedestal.

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Lead

n.

The act or right of playing first in a game or round; the card suit, or piece, so played; as, your partner has the lead.

Aerometric

a.

Of or pertaining to aerometry; as, aerometric investigations.

Redfinch

n.

The European linnet.

Necromancy

n.

The art of revealing future events by means of a pretended communication with the dead; the black art; hence, magic in general; conjuration; enchantment. See Black art.

Retaker

n.

One who takes again what has been taken; a recaptor.

Hospital

a.

Hospitable.

Reurge

v. t.

To urge again.

Scruple

v. t.

To regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question.

Rollicking

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Rollic

Yellowshins

n.

See Yellolegs.

Horse-jockey

n.

A trainer and dealer in horses.

Victim

n.

Hence, one who is duped, or cheated; a dupe; a gull.