Definition of b

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B () is the second letter of the English alphabet. (See Guide to Pronunciation, // 196, 220.) It is etymologically related to p, v, f, w and m , letters representing sounds having a close organic affinity to its own sound; as in Eng. bursar and purser; Eng. bear and Lat. ferre; Eng. silver and Ger. silber; Lat. cubitum and It. gomito; Eng. seven, Anglo-Saxon seofon, Ger. sieben, Lat. septem, Gr.epta`, Sanskrit saptan. The form of letter B is Roman, from Greek B (Beta), of Semitic origin. The sma

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Switching :: Switchel (n.) A beverage of molasses and water, seasoned with vinegar and ginger..
Ephippium :: Ephippium (n.) A saddle-shaped cavity to contain the winter eggs, situated on the back of Cladocera..
Herbous :: Herbous (a.) Abounding with herbs.
Spired :: Spire (n.) The part of a spiral generated in one revolution of the straight line about the pole. See Spiral, n..
Hurtling :: Hurtling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hurtl.
Cracked :: Cracked (a.) Crack-brained.
Module :: Module (n.) The size of some one part, as the diameter of semi-diameter of the base of a shaft, taken as a unit of measure by which the proportions of the other parts of the composition are regulated. Generally, for columns, the semi-diameter is taken, and divided into a certain number of parts, called minutes (see Minute), though often the diameter is taken, and any dimension is said to be so many modules and minutes in height, breadth, or projection..
Daggle-tailed :: Daggle-tailed (a.) Having the lower ends of garments defiled by trailing in mire or filth; draggle-tailed.
Membranous :: Membranous (a.) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a membranous covering or lining..
Toyish :: Toyish (a.) Resembling a toy.
Confuting :: Confuting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Confut.
Castling :: Castling (n.) That which is cast or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
Pulmonarian :: Pulmonarian (n.) Any arachnid that breathes by lunglike organs, as the spiders and scorpions. Also used adjectively..
Abduct :: Abduct (v. t.) To draw away, as a limb or other part, from its ordinary position..
Lining :: Lining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lin.
Tagsore :: Tagsore (n.) Adhesion of the tail of a sheep to the wool from excoriation produced by contact with the feces; -- called also tagbelt.
Embar :: Embar (v. t.) To stop; to hinder by prohibition; to block up.
Blaspheme :: Blaspheme (v. i.) To utter blasphemy.
Oxybenzene :: Oxybenzene (n.) Hydroxy benzene. Same as Phenol.
Improve :: Improve (v. t.) To advance or increase by use; to augment or add to; -- said with reference to what is bad.
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