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Mechanics :: Mechanics (n.) That science, or branch of applied mathematics, which treats of the action of forces on bodies..

Flesh :: Flesh (v. t.) To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion; to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first time..

Defilement :: Defilement (n.) The protection of the interior walls of a fortification from an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet on the exposed side..

Darbyite :: Darbyite (n.) One of the Plymouth Brethren, or of a sect among them; -- so called from John N. Darby, one of the leaders of the Brethren..

Omnibus :: Omnibus (n.) A sheet-iron cover for articles in a leer or annealing arch, to protect them from drafts..

Antilithic :: Antilithic (a.) Tending to prevent the formation of urinary calculi, or to destroy them when formed..

Subject :: Subject (n.) The principal theme, or leading thought or phrase, on which a composition or a movement is based..

Discolith :: Discolith (n.) One of a species of coccoliths, having an oval discoidal body, with a thick strongly refracting rim, and a thinner central portion. One of them measures about / of an inch in its longest diameter..

Mactra :: Mactra (n.) Any marine bivalve shell of the genus Mactra, and allied genera. Many species are known. Some of them are used as food, as Mactra stultorum, of Europe. See Surf clam, under Surf..

Statistology :: Statistics (n.) The branch of mathematics which studies methods for the calculation of probabilities.

Anthem :: Anthem (n.) Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music..

Republic :: Republic (a.) A state in which the sovereign power resides in the whole body of the people, and is exercised by representatives elected by them; a commonwealth. Cf. Democracy, 2..

Speculate :: Speculate (v. i.) To view subjects from certain premises given or assumed, and infer conclusions respecting them a priori..

Sanctus :: Sanctus (n.) An anthem composed for these words.

Warbler :: Warbler (n.) Any one of numerous species of small, often bright colored, American singing birds of the family or subfamily Mniotiltidae, or Sylvicolinae. They are allied to the Old World warblers, but most of them are not particularly musical..

Frostweed :: Frostweed (n.) An American species of rockrose (Helianthemum Canadense), sometimes used in medicine as an astringent or aromatic tonic..

Remit :: Remit (v. t.) To send off or away; hence: (a) To refer or direct (one) for information, guidance, help, etc. Remitting them . . . to the works of Galen. Sir T. Elyot. (b) To submit, refer, or leave (something) for judgment or decision..

Antimacassar :: Antimacassar (n.) A cover for the back or arms of a chair or sofa, etc., to prevent them from being soiled by macassar or other oil from the hair..

Octopus :: Octopus (n.) A genus of eight-armed cephalopods, including numerous species, some of them of large size. See Devilfish,.

Armorer :: Armorer (n.) One who has the care of arms and armor, cleans or repairs them, etc..

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