Basking Shark :: Basking shark () One of the largest species of sharks (Cetorhinus maximus), so called from its habit of basking in the sun; the liver shark, or bone shark. It inhabits the northern seas of Europe and America, and grows to a length of more than forty feet. It is a harmless species..
Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) A soft strong leather, usually yellowish or grayish in color, made of deerskin..
Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) A person clothed in buckskin, particularly an American soldier of the Revolutionary war..
Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) Breeches made of buckskin.
Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A strong, protecting covering for the foot, coming some distance up the leg..
Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy..
Buskined :: Buskined (a.) Trodden by buskins; pertaining to tragedy.
Calfskin :: Calfskin (n.) The hide or skin of a calf; or leather made of the skin.
Catskill Period :: Catskill period () The closing subdivision of the Devonian age in America. The rocks of this period are well developed in the Catskill mountains, and extend south and west under the Carboniferous formation. See the Diagram under Geology..