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Trisnitrate :: Trisnitrate (n.) A nitrate formed from three molecules of nitric acid; also, less properly, applied to certain basic nitrates; as, trisnitrate of bismuth..

O :: O () Among the ancients, O was a mark of triple time, from the notion that the ternary, or number 3, is the most perfect of numbers, and properly expressed by a circle, the most perfect figure..

Cotquean :: Cotquean (n.) A man who busies himself with affairs which properly belong to women.

Range :: Range (v.) Sometimes, less properly, the trajectory of a shot or projectile..

Aptly :: Aptly (adv.) In an apt or suitable manner; fitly; properly; pertinently; appropriately; readily.

Crescent :: Crescent (n.) The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the old or decreasing moon in a like state..

Fallow :: Fallow (n.) The plowing or tilling of land, without sowing it for a season; as, summer fallow, properly conducted, has ever been found a sure method of destroying weeds..

Habergeon :: Habergeon (n.) Properly, a short hauberk, but often used loosely for the hauberk..

Brake :: Brake (n.) A fern of the genus Pteris, esp. the P. aquilina, common in almost all countries. It has solitary stems dividing into three principal branches. Less properly: Any fern..

Deut- :: Deut- () A prefix which formerly properly indicated the second in a regular series of compound in the series, and not to its composition, but which is now generally employed in the same sense as bi-or di-, although little used..

Unlicked :: Unlicked (a.) Not licked; hence, not properly formed; ungainly. Cf. To lick into shape, under Lick, v..

Bore :: Bore (n.) Less properly, a very high and rapid tidal flow, when not so abrupt, such as occurs at the Bay of Fundy and in the British Channel..

Baldric :: Baldric (n.) A broad belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; less properly, any belt..

Rightly :: Rightly (adv.) Properly; fitly; suitably; appropriately.

Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place; -- said of a buoy.

Crownpiece :: Crownpiece (n.) A coin [In sense (b) properly crown piece.] See Crown, 19..

Roller :: Roller (n.) A bandage; a fillet; properly, a long and broad bandage used in surgery..

Caliculate :: Caliculate (a.) Relating to, or resembling, a cup; also improperly used for calycular, calyculate..

Competent :: Competent (a.) Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; -- followed by to.

Bush :: Bush (n.) A shrub or branch, properly, a branch of ivy (as sacred to Bacchus), hung out at vintners' doors, or as a tavern sign; hence, a tavern sign, and symbolically, the tavern itself..

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