v. i.
To withdraw from a public station, or from business; as, having made a large fortune, he retired.
Next Worda.
Pertaining to, or designating, either one of two distinct acids which are derived from xylic acid and related compounds, and are metameric with uvitic acid. →
n.
A tax or sum assessed by authority on property for public use, according to its income or value; esp., in England, a local tax; as, parish rates; town rates. →
v. t.
To drive; to chase; -- with down, from, away, etc.; as, to hunt down a criminal; he was hunted from the parish. →
v. t.
To face in defiance; to confront; as, to affront death; hence, to meet in hostile encounter. →