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Continuance :: Continuance (n.) A holding on, or remaining in a particular state; permanence, as of condition, habits, abode, etc.; perseverance; constancy; duration; stay..

Stayedness :: Stayedness (n.) Staidness.

Transient :: Transient (a.) Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent; as, a transient guest; transient boarders..

Strut :: Strut (n.) Any part of a machine or structure, of which the principal function is to hold things apart; a brace subjected to compressive stress; -- the opposite of stay, and tie..

Forestay :: Forestay (n.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship..

Staynil :: Staymaker (n.) One whose occupation is to make stays.

Corset :: Corset (n.) An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays.

Stayedness :: Stayedly (adv.) Staidly. See Staidly.

Remain :: Remain (n.) State of remaining; stay.

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.

Stay :: Stay (n.) Restraint of passion; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To come to an end; to cease; as, that day the storm stayed..

Suspension :: Suspension (n.) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary.

Anchorless :: Anchorless (a.) Without an anchor or stay. Hence: Drifting; unsettled.

Reposit :: Reposit (v. t.) To cause to rest or stay; to lay away; to lodge, as for safety or preservation; to place; to store..

Astay :: Astay (adv.) An anchor is said to be astay, when, in heaving it, an acute angle is formed between the cable and the surface of the water..

Home-keeping :: Home-keeping (a.) Staying at home; not gadding.

Tarry :: Tarry (n.) Stay; stop; delay.

Whisker :: Whisker (n.) Iron rods extending on either side of the bowsprit, to spread, or guy out, the stays, etc..

Abode :: Abode (n.) Stay or continuance in a place; sojourn.

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