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Brevet :: Brevet (n.) A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage]..

Brevet :: Brevet (n.) A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.

Brevet :: Brevet (v. t.) To confer rank upon by brevet.

Brevet :: Brevet (a.) Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission..

Brevetcies :: Brevetcies (pl. ) of Brevetc.

Brevetcy :: Brevetcy (n.) The rank or condition of a brevet officer.

Brevetted :: Brevetted (imp. & p. p.) of Breve.

Brevetting :: Brevetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Breve.

Cavetto :: Cavetto (n.) A concave molding; -- used chiefly in classical architecture. See Illust. of Column.

Chevet :: Chevet (n.) The extreme end of the chancel or choir; properly the round or polygonal part.

Chichling Vetch :: Chichling vetch (n.) A leguminous plant (Lathyrus sativus), with broad flattened seeds which are sometimes used for food..

Civet :: Civet (n.) A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume..

Civet :: Civet (n.) The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- called also civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species..

Civet :: Civet (v. t.) To scent or perfume with civet.

Corvet :: Corvet (n.) Alt. of Corvett.

Corvette :: Corvette (n.) A war vessel, ranking next below a frigate, and having usually only one tier of guns; -- called in the United States navy a sloop of war..

Corvetto :: Corvetto (n.) A curvet.

Covet :: Covet (v. t.) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; -- used in a good sense.

Covet :: Covet (v. t.) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).

Covet :: Covet (v. i.) To have or indulge inordinate desire.

Covetable :: Covetable (a.) That may be coveted; desirable.

Coveter :: Coveter (n.) One who covets.

Coveting :: Coveting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cove.

Covetise :: Covetise (v. t.) Avarice.

Covetiveness :: Covetiveness (n.) Acquisitiveness.

Covetous :: Covetous (v. t.) Very desirous; eager to obtain; -- used in a good sense.

Covetous :: Covetous (v. t.) Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (esp. money); avaricious; -- in a bad sense.

Covetously :: Covetously (adv.) In a covetous manner.

Covetousness :: Covetousness (n.) Strong desire.

Covetousness :: Covetousness (n.) A strong or inordinate desire of obtaining and possessing some supposed good; excessive desire for riches or money; -- in a bad sense.