Vafrous

a.

Crafty; cunning; sly; as, vafrous tricks.

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Refined

imp. & p. p.

of Refine

Rhodomontader

n.

See Rodomontador.

Riding

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Ride

Nominalize

v. t.

To convert into a noun.

Resalute

v. t.

To salute again.

Tablature

n.

A painting on a wall or ceiling; a single piece comprehended in one view, and formed according to one design; hence, a picture in general.

Narrow

v. t.

To contract the reach or sphere of; to make less liberal or more selfish; to limit; to confine; to restrict; as, to narrow one's views or knowledge; to narrow a question in discussion.

Ribaudrous

a.

Filthy; obscene; ribald.

Scourge

n.

A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip.

Healthiness

n.

The state of being healthy or healthful; freedom from disease.

Abounding

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Abound

Jibe

v. i.

To shift, as the boom of a fore-and-aft sail, from one side of a vessel to the other when the wind is aft or on the quarter. See Gybe.