Wait

v. i.

The act of waiting; a delay; a halt.

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Scratcher

n.

One who, or that which, scratches; specifically (Zool.), any rasorial bird.

Algates

adv.

Always; wholly; everywhere.

Ravelin

n.

A detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle. It is raised before the curtain on the counterscarp of the place. Formerly called demilune, and half-moon.

Heart-whole

a.

Having the heart or affections free; not in love.

Sanctus

n.

An anthem composed for these words.

Jagger

n.

One who, or that which, jags; specifically: (a) jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc. (b) A toothed chisel. See Jag, v. t.

Fauchion

n.

See Falchion.

Hired

imp. & p. p.

of Hire

Fleming

n.

A native or inhabitant of Flanders.

Scum

v. t.

To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.

Earnestly

adv.

In an earnest manner.

Tajassu

n.

The common, or collared, peccary.