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Derby :: Derby (n.) A stiff felt hat with a dome-shaped crown.

Clearstarch :: Clearstarch (v. t.) To stiffen with starch, and then make clear by clapping with the hands; as, to clearstarch muslin..

Trussing :: Trussing (n.) The art of stiffening or bracing a set of timbers, or the like, by putting in struts, ties, etc., till it has something of the character of a truss..

Tension :: Tension (a.) The act of stretching or straining; the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of the larynx..

Barbellate :: Barbellate (a.) Having short, stiff hairs, often barbed at the point..

Inflexibility :: Inflexibility (n.) The quality or state of being inflexible, or not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding stiffness; inflexibleness; rigidity; firmness of will or purpose; unbending pertinacity; steadfastness; resoluteness; unchangeableness; obstinacy..

Tormentor :: Tormentor (n.) An implement for reducing a stiff soil, resembling a harrow, but running upon wheels..

Mastiff :: Mastiff (n.) A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries..

Starched :: Starched (a.) Stiffened with starch.

Pise :: Pise (n.) A species of wall made of stiff earth or clay rammed in between molds which are carried up as the wall rises; -- called also pise work.

Stayed :: Stay (n.) Strictly, a part in tension to hold the parts together, or stiffen them..

Stiffen :: Stiffening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stiffe.

Reconvention :: Reconvention (n.) A cross demand; an action brought by the defendant against the plaintiff before the same judge.

Crisp :: Crisp (a.) Curling in stiff curls or ringlets; as, crisp hair..

Pontific :: Pontific (a.) Relating to, or consisting of, pontiffs or priests..

Angular :: Angular (a.) Fig.: Lean; lank; raw-boned; ungraceful; sharp and stiff in character; as, remarkably angular in his habits and appearance; an angular female..

Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Firm; strong; violent; difficult to oppose; as, a stiff gale or breeze..

Bandog :: Bandog (n.) A mastiff or other large and fierce dog, usually kept chained or tied up..

Pontifical :: Pontifical (n.) The dress and ornaments of a pontiff.

Querent :: Querent (n.) A complainant; a plaintiff.

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