Scutellum

n.

The third of the four pieces forming the upper part of a thoracic segment of an insect. It follows the scutum, and is followed by the small postscutellum; a scutella. See Thorax.

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Gawk

n.

A simpleton; a booby; a gawky.

Ferding

n.

A measure of land mentioned in Domesday Book. It is supposed to have consisted of a few acres only.

Alkargen

n.

Same as Cacodylic acid.

Flatter

n.

A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.

Favor

n.

Partiality; bias.

Justify

a.

To pronounce free from guilt or blame; to declare or prove to have done that which is just, right, proper, etc.; to absolve; to exonerate; to clear.

Vanquishing

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Vanquish

Field

n.

An open space; an extent; an expanse.

Verge

n.

The edge of the tiling projecting over the gable of a roof.

Foil

v. t.

To blunt; to dull; to spoil; as, to foil the scent in chase.

Neck

v. t. & i.

To kiss and caress amorously.

Forge

n.

The act of beating or working iron or steel; the manufacture of metalic bodies.