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Handicapped

imp. & p. p.

of Handicap →

Hydrocephalus

n.

An accumulation of liquid within the cavity of the cranium, especially within the ventricles of the brain; dropsy of the brain. It is due usually to tubercular meningitis. When it occurs in infancy, it often enlarges the head enormously. →

Filibeg

n.

Same as Kilt. →

Yaud

n.

See Yawd. →

Jaw

n.

A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard. →

Jalapin

n.

A glucoside found in the stems of the jalap plant and scammony. It is a strong purgative. →

Nare

n.

A nostril. →

Fool

n.

One destitute of reason, or of the common powers of understanding; an idiot; a natural. →

Ground

n.

A floor or pavement supposed to rest upon the earth. →

Nettles

n. pl.

The halves of yarns in the unlaid end of a rope twisted for pointing or grafting. →

Fenestrule

n.

One of the openings in a fenestrated structure. →

Necked

imp. & p. p.

of Neck →