Fiat

n.

An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

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Vicarage

n.

The benefice of a vicar.

Fredstole

n.

See Fridstol.

Hog

n.

A quadruped of the genus Sus, and allied genera of Suidae; esp., the domesticated varieties of S. scrofa, kept for their fat and meat, called, respectively, lard and pork; swine; porker; specifically, a castrated boar; a barrow.

Urethroscopy

n.

Examination of the urethra by means of the urethroscope.

Fascia

n.

A flat member of an order or building, like a flat band or broad fillet; especially, one of the three bands which make up the architrave, in the Ionic order. See Illust. of Column.

Agouti

n.

Alt. of Agouty

Sea crayfish

Any crustacean of the genus Palinurus and allied genera, as the European spiny lobster (P. vulgaris), which is much used as an article of food. See Lobster.

Labyrinthine

a.

Pertaining to, or like, a labyrinth; labyrinthal.

Wantonly

adv.

Unintentionally; accidentally.

Rectangled

a.

Rectangular.

Foreteach

v. t.

To teach beforehand.

Joy

n.

The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight.