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Underwing :: Underwing (n.) Any one of numerous species of noctuid moths belonging to Catocala and allied genera, in which the hind wings are banded with red and black or other conspicuous colors. Many of the species are called red underwing..

Gammoning :: Gammoning (n.) The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the forestays.

Moorband :: Moorband (n.) See Moorpan.

Saddlebags :: Saddlebags (n. pl.) Bags, usually of leather, united by straps or a band, formerly much used by horseback riders to carry small articles, one bag hanging on each side..

Husband :: Husband (v. t.) To cultivate, as land; to till..

Monandry :: Monandry (n.) The possession by a woman of only one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with polyandry.

Neurula :: Neurula (n.) An embryo or certain invertebrates in the stage when the primitive band is first developed.

Leviratical :: Leviratical (a.) Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with, a law of the ancient Israelites and other tribes and races, according to which a woman, whose husband died without issue, was married to the husband's brother..

Band :: Band (v. t.) A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Cross-banded :: Cross-banded (a.) A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so that the grain of it is contrary to the general surface..

Apostasy :: Apostasy (n.) An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a total desertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or party; esp., the renunciation of a religious faith; as, Julian's apostasy from Christianity..

Polygamy :: Polygamy (n.) The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry..

Confederate :: Confederate (v. i.) To unite in a league; to join in a mutual contract or covenant; to band together.

Platband :: Platband (n.) A flat molding, or group of moldings, the width of which much exceeds its projection, as the face of an architrave..

Stepdame :: Stepchild (n.) A son or daughter of one's wife or husband by a former marriage.

Disband :: Disband (v. i.) To become separated, broken up, dissolved, or scattered; especially, to quit military service by breaking up organization..

Horse :: Horse (a.) A breastband for a leadsman.

Third :: Third (n.) The third part of the estate of a deceased husband, which, by some local laws, the widow is entitled to enjoy during her life..

Waistband :: Waistband (n.) The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like..

Tape :: Tape (n.) A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape..

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