Safe

n.

A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like.

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Acceptableness

n.

The quality of being acceptable, or suitable to be favorably received; acceptability.

Fermental

a.

Fermentative.

Hitter

n.

One who hits or strikes; as, a hard hitter.

Paleography

n.

The study of ancient inscriptions and modes of writing; the art or science of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their origin, period, etc., from external characters; diplomatics.

Frail

superl

Liable to fall from virtue or be led into sin; not strong against temptation; weak in resolution; also, unchaste; -- often applied to fallen women.

Forked

a.

Having a double meaning; ambiguous; equivocal.

Validity

n.

Value.

Gavel

n.

A mason's setting maul.

Roaring

n.

A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast, or of a person in distress, anger, mirth, etc., or of a noisy congregation.

Herpetotomist

n.

One who dissects, or studies the anatomy of, reptiles.

Afore

adv.

Before.

Afflation

n.

A blowing or breathing on; inspiration.