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Pouch :: Pouch (n.) A silicle, or short pod, as of the shepherd's purse..

Transitory :: Transitory (a.) Continuing only for a short time; not enduring; fleeting; evanescent.

Shortly :: Shortly (adv.) In few words; briefly; abruptly; curtly; as, to express ideas more shortly in verse than in prose..

Pug Nose :: Pug nose () A short, thick nose; a snubnose..

Contraction :: Contraction (n.) The shortening of a word, or of two words, by the omission of a letter or letters, or by reducing two or more vowels or syllables to one; as, ne'er for never; can't for can not; don't for do not; it's for it is..

Stay :: Stay (n.) Continuance in a place; abode for a space of time; sojourn; as, you make a short stay in this city..

Transient :: Transient (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure..

Bang :: Bang (n.) The short, front hair combed down over the forehead, esp. when cut squarely across; a false front of hair similarly worn..

Clumber :: Clumber (n.) A kind of field spaniel, with short legs and stout body, which, unlike other spaniels, hunts silently..

Aphetize :: Aphetize (v. t.) To shorten by aphesis.

Creese :: Creese (n.) A dagger or short sword used by the Malays, commonly having a serpentine blade..

Stopper :: Stopper (n.) A short piece of rope having a knot at one or both ends, with a lanyard under the knot, -- used to secure something..

Hobnail :: Hobnail (n.) A short, sharp-pointed, large-headed nail, -- used in shoeing houses and for studding the soles of heavy shoes..

Bobtail :: Bobtail (n.) An animal (as a horse or dog) with a short tail.

Curricle :: Curricle (n.) A small or short course.

Talma :: Talma (n.) A kind of large cape, or short, full cloak, forming part of the dress of ladies..

Decurtation :: Decurtation (n.) Act of cutting short.

Bobsleigh :: Bobsleigh (n.) A short sled, mostly used as one of a pair connected by a reach or coupling; also, the compound sled so formed..

Stud :: Stud (n.) A short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal..

Tuko-tuko :: Tuko-tuko (n.) A burrowing South American rodent (Ctenomys Braziliensis). It has small eyes and ears and a short tail. It resembles the pocket gopher in size, form, and habits, but is more nearly allied to the porcupines..

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