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Hypallage :: Hypallage (n.) A figure consisting of a transference of attributes from their proper subjects to other. Thus Virgil says, dare classibus austros, to give the winds to the fleets, instead of dare classibus austris, to give the fleets to the winds..

Unbalanced :: Unbalanced (a.) Being, or being thrown, out of equilibrium; hence, disordered or deranged in sense; unsteady; unsound; as, an unbalanced mind..

Cockal :: Cockal (n.) A game played with sheep's bones instead of dic.

Pillar :: Pillar (a.) Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill..

Anti-trade :: Anti-trade (n.) A tropical wind blowing steadily in a direction opposite to the trade wind.

Constantly :: Constantly (adv.) With constancy; steadily; continually; perseveringly; without cessation; uniformly.

Instead :: Instead (adv.) Equivalent; equal to; -- usually with of.

Backbone :: Backbone (n.) Firmness; moral principle; steadfastness.

Truth :: Truth (n.) Fidelity; constancy; steadfastness; faithfulness.

Stagger :: Stagger (n.) A disease of horses and other animals, attended by reeling, unsteady gait or sudden falling; as, parasitic staggers; appopletic or sleepy staggers..

Coursing :: Coursing (n.) The pursuit or running game with dogs that follow by sight instead of by scent.

Vang :: Vang (n.) A rope to steady the peak of a gaff.

Bedkey :: Bedkey (n.) An instrument for tightening the parts of a bedstead.

On :: On (prep.) Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, He is neither on nor off, that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute..

Resolutely :: Resolutely (adv.) In a resolute manner; with fixed purpose; boldly; firmly; steadily; with perseverance.

Roadstead :: Roadstead (n.) An anchorage off shore. Same as Road, 4..

Constant :: Constant (v. t.) Not liable, or given, to change; permanent; regular; continuous; continually recurring; steadfast; faithful; not fickle..

Viviparous :: Viviparous (a.) Producing young in a living state, as most mammals, or as those plants the offspring of which are produced alive, either by bulbs instead of seeds, or by the seeds themselves germinating on the plant, instead of falling, as they usually do; -- opposed to oviparous..

Fenestral :: Fenestral (n.) A casement or window sash, closed with cloth or paper instead of glass..

Tottery :: Tottery (a.) Trembling or vaccilating, as if about to fall; unsteady; shaking..

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