Samson

n.

An Israelite of Bible record (see Judges xiii.), distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of extraordinary physical strength.

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Hearten

v. t.

To restore fertility or strength to, as to land.

Lamper eel

See Lamprey.

Abdominal

a.

Having abdominal fins; belonging to the Abdominales; as, abdominal fishes.

Eagle-winged

a.

Having the wings of an eagle; swift, or soaring high, like an eagle.

Latrate

v. i.

To bark as a dog.

Roundheaded

a.

Having a round head or top.

Aftertaste

n.

A taste which remains in the mouth after eating or drinking.

Homoeomeria

n.

The state or quality of being homogeneous in elements or first principles; likeness or identity of parts.

Rail

v. i.

To use insolent and reproachful language; to utter reproaches; to scoff; -- followed by at or against, formerly by on.

Unstriped

a.

Not striped.

Jowter

n.

A mounted peddler of fish; -- called also jouster.

Ratchet

n.

A pawl, click, or detent, for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.