Underfaction

n.

A subordinate party or faction.

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Roosa oil

The East Indian name for grass oil. See under Grass.

Grammarianism

n.

The principles, practices, or peculiarities of grammarians.

Acknowledgment

n.

The act of owning or recognized in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

Washing

n.

The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution.

Velum

n.

The circular membrane that partially incloses the space beneath the umbrella of hydroid medusae.

Retrenchment

n.

The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.

Fish-tackle

n.

A tackle or purchase used to raise the flukes of the anchor up to the gunwale. The block used is called the fish-block.

Hydrogenous

a.

Of or pertaining to hydrogen; containing hydrogen.

Paleophytology

n.

Paleobotany.

Fruitery

n.

A repository for fruit.

Review

n.

A lesson studied or recited for a second time.

Hain't

A contraction of have not or has not; as, I hain't, he hain't, we hain't.