Ascarid :: Ascarid (n.) A parasitic nematoid worm, espec. the roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, often occurring in the human intestine, and allied species found in domestic animals; also commonly applied to the pinworm (Oxyuris), often troublesome to children and aged persons..

Ascarides :: Ascarides (pl. ) of Ascari.

Cascara Sagrada :: Cascara sagrada () Holy bark; the bark of the California buckthorn (Rhamnus Purshianus), used as a mild cathartic or laxative..

Cascarilla :: Cascarilla (n.) A euphorbiaceous West Indian shrub (Croton Eleutheria); also, its aromatic bark..

Cascarillin :: Cascarillin (n.) A white, crystallizable, bitter substance extracted from oil of cascarilla..

Counterscarf :: Counterscarf (n.) The exterior slope or wall of the ditch; -- sometimes, the whole covered way, beyond the ditch, with its parapet and glacis; as, the enemy have lodged themselves on the counterscarp..

Discard :: Discard (v. t.) To throw out of one's hand, as superfluous cards; to lay aside (a card or cards)..

Discard :: Discard (v. t.) To cast off as useless or as no longer of service; to dismiss from employment, confidence, or favor; to discharge; to turn away..

Discard :: Discard (v. t.) To put or thrust away; to reject.

Discard :: Discard (v. i.) To make a discard.

Discard :: Discard (n.) The act of discarding; also, the card or cards discarded..

Discarded :: Discarded (imp. & p. p.) of Discar.

Discarding :: Discarding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Discar.

Discardure :: Discardure (n.) Rejection; dismissal.

Discarnate :: Discarnate (a.) Stripped of flesh.

Escarbuncle :: Escarbuncle (n.) See Carbuncle, 3..

Escargatoire :: Escargatoire (n.) A nursery of snails.

Escarp :: Escarp (n.) The side of the ditch next the parapet; -- same as scarp, and opposed to counterscarp..

Escarp :: Escarp (v. t.) To make into, or furnish with, a steep slope, like that of a scrap..

Escarped :: Escarped (imp. & p. p.) of Escar.

Escarping :: Escarping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Escar.

Escarpment :: Escarpment (n.) A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. See Scarp..

Harum-scarum :: Harum-scarum (v. t.) Wild; giddy; flighty; rash; thoughtless.

Lascar :: Lascar (n.) A native sailor, employed in European vessels; also, a menial employed about arsenals, camps, camps, etc.; a camp follower..

Miscarriage :: Miscarriage (n.) Unfortunate event or issue of an undertaking; failure to attain a desired result or reach a destination.

Miscarriage :: Miscarriage (n.) Ill conduct; evil or improper behavior; as, the failings and miscarriages of the righteous..

Miscarriage :: Miscarriage (n.) The act of bringing forth before the time; premature birth.

Miscarriageable :: Miscarriageable (a.) Capable of miscarrying; liable to fail.

Miscarried :: Miscarried (imp. & p. p.) of Miscarr.

Miscarry :: Miscarry (v. i.) To carry, or go, wrong; to fail of reaching a destination, or fail of the intended effect; to be unsuccessful; to suffer defeat..

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