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Apiece :: Apiece (adv.) Each by itself; by the single one; to each; as the share of each; as, these melons cost a shilling apiece..

Semiproof :: Semiproof (n.) Half proof; evidence from the testimony of a single witness.

Quipu :: Quipu (n.) A contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc. Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords, representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical purposes, and to register important facts and events..

Diodon :: Diodon (n.) A genus of spinose, plectognath fishes, having the teeth of each jaw united into a single beaklike plate. They are able to inflate the body by taking in air or water, and, hence, are called globefishes, swellfishes, etc. Called also porcupine fishes, and sea hedgehogs..

Booly :: Booly (n.) A company of Irish herdsmen, or a single herdsman, wandering from place to place with flocks and herds, and living on their milk, like the Tartars; also, a place in the mountain pastures inclosed for the shelter of cattle or their keepers..

Hit :: Hit (v. t.) To take up, or replace by a piece belonging to the opposing player; -- said of a single unprotected piece on a point..

Monism :: Monism (n.) That doctrine which refers all phenomena to a single ultimate constituent or agent; -- the opposite of dualism.

Monoplegia :: Monoplegia (n.) Paralysis affecting a single limb.

Chappion :: Chappion (n.) One who engages in any contest; esp. one who in ancient times contended in single combat in behalf of another's honor or rights; or one who acts or speaks in behalf of a person or a cause; a defender; an advocate; a hero.

Piece :: Piece (n.) Any one thing conceived of as apart from other things of the same kind; an individual article; a distinct single effort of a series; a definite performanc.

Autocracy :: Autocracy (n.) Supreme, uncontrolled, unlimited authority, or right of governing in a single person, as of an autocrat..

Conjugate :: Conjugate (a.) Containing two or more radicals supposed to act the part of a single one.

Harmonical :: Harmonical (a.) Relating to harmony, -- as melodic relates to melody; harmonious; esp., relating to the accessory sounds or overtones which accompany the predominant and apparent single tone of any string or sonorous body..

Celibacy :: Celibacy (n.) The state of being unmarried; single life, esp. that of a bachelor, or of one bound by vows not to marry..

Pomme :: Pomme (a.) Having the ends terminating in rounded protuberances or single balls; -- said of a cross.

Jacobaean Lily :: "Jacobaean lily () A bulbous plant (Amaryllis, / Sprekelia, formosissima) from Mexico. It bears a single, large, deep, red, lilylike flower..

Univalve :: Univalve (n.) A shell consisting of one valve only; a mollusk whose shell is composed of a single piece, as the snails and conchs..

Verse :: Verse (n.) A portion of an anthem to be performed by a single voice to each part.

Single :: Single (n.) A handful of gleaned grain.

Monolith :: Monolith (n.) A single stone, especially one of large size, shaped into a pillar, statue, or monument..

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