Definition of tan

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Tan (n.) The bark of the oak, and some other trees, bruised and broken by a mill, for tanning hides; -- so called both before and after it has been used. Called also tan bark..

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Silvering :: Silvering (n.) The art or process of covering metals, wood, paper, glass, etc., with a thin film of metallic silver, or a substance resembling silver; also, the firm do laid on; as, the silvering of a glass speculum..
Adjective :: Adjective (n.) Not standing by itself; dependent.
Though :: Though (adv.) However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence..
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Austrian :: Austrian (a.) Of or pertaining to Austria, or to its inhabitants..
Prominency :: Prominency (n.) The quality or state of being prominent; a standing out from something; conspicuousness.
Mucamide :: Mucamide (n.) The acid amide of mucic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance..
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Circumstantial :: Circumstantial (a.) Abounding with circumstances; detailing or exhibiting all the circumstances; minute; particular.
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Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night..
Menstruum :: Menstruum (n.) Any substance which dissolves a solid body; a solvent.
Wedge :: Wedge (n.) The person whose name stands lowest on the list of the classical tripos; -- so called after a person (Wedgewood) who occupied this position on the first list of 1828.
Lutanist :: Lutanist (n.) A person that plays on the lute.
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