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Cock :: Cock (n.) A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.

Fugitiveness :: Fugitiveness (n.) The quality or condition of being fugitive; evanescence; volatility; fugacity; instability.

Barb :: Barb (n.) One of the side branches of a feather, which collectively constitute the vane. See Feather..

Tachometer :: Tachometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the velocity of running water in a river or canal, consisting of a wheel with inclined vanes, which is turned by the current. The rotations of the wheel are recorded by clockwork..

Vanessa :: Vanessa (n.) Any one of numerous species of handsomely colored butterflies belonging to Vanessa and allied genera. Many of these species have the edges of the wings irregularly scalloped.

Javanese :: "Javanese (a.) Of or pertaining to Java, or to the people of Java..

Evanescently :: Evanescently (adv. In a vanishing manner) ; imperceptibly.

Lapwing :: Lapwing (n.) A small European bird of the Plover family (Vanellus cristatus, or V. vanellus). It has long and broad wings, and is noted for its rapid, irregular fight, upwards, downwards, and in circles. Its back is coppery or greenish bronze. Its eggs are the plover's eggs of the London market, esteemed a delicacy. It is called also peewit, dastard plover, and wype. The gray lapwing is the Squatarola cinerea..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) Two or more vanes set on a revolving axis, to act as a fanner, or to equalize or impede the motion of machinery by the resistance of the air, as in the striking part of a clock..

Evanesce :: Evanesce (v. i.) To vanish away; to become dissipated and disappear, like vapor..

Fan :: Fan (n.) Any revolving vane or vanes used for producing currents of air, in winnowing grain, blowing a fire, ventilation, etc., or for checking rapid motion by the resistance of the air; a fan blower; a fan wheel..

Havanese :: Havanese (n. sing. & pl.) A native or inhabitant, or the people, of Havana..

Vane :: Vane (n.) Any flat, extended surface attached to an axis and moved by the wind; as, the vane of a windmill; hence, a similar fixture of any form moved in or by water, air, or other fluid; as, the vane of a screw propeller, a fan blower, an anemometer, etc..

Will :: Will (adv.) As an auxiliary, will is used to denote futurity dependent on the verb. Thus, in first person, I will denotes willingness, consent, promise; and when will is emphasized, it denotes determination or fixed purpose; as, I will go if you wish; I will go at all hazards. In the second and third persons, the idea of distinct volition, wish, or purpose is evanescent, and simple certainty is appropriately expressed; as, You will go, or He will go, describes a future event as a fact only. To e

Vanessian :: Vanessian (n.) A vanessa.

Evanescent :: Evanescent (a.) Liable to vanish or pass away like vapor; vanishing; fleeting; as, evanescent joys..

Havanese :: Havanese (a.) Of or pertaining to Havana, in Cuba..

Terutero :: Terutero (n.) The South American lapwing (Vanellus Cayennensis). Its wings are furnished with short spurs. Called also Cayenne lapwing.

Transitory :: Transitory (a.) Continuing only for a short time; not enduring; fleeting; evanescent.

Fugitive :: Fugitive (a.) Not fixed; not durable; liable to disappear or fall away; volatile; uncertain; evanescent; liable to fade; -- applied to material and immaterial things; as, fugitive colors; a fugitive idea..

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