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Prejudice :: Prejudice (n.) An opinion or judgment formed without due examination; prejudgment; a leaning toward one side of a question from other considerations than those belonging to it; an unreasonable predilection for, or objection against, anything; especially, an opinion or leaning adverse to anything, without just grounds, or before sufficient knowledge..

Pit :: Pit (v. t.) To introduce as an antagonist; to set forward for or in a contest; as, to pit one dog against another..

Antisyphilitic :: Antisyphilitic (a.) Efficacious against syphilis.

Mask :: Mask (v. t.) To cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury; to conceal with a mask or visor..

Interplead :: Interplead (v. i.) To plead against each other, or go to trial between themselves, as the claimants in an in an interpleader. See Interpleader..

Remonstrant :: Remonstrant (n.) one of the Arminians who remonstrated against the attacks of the Calvinists in 1610, but were subsequently condemned by the decisions of the Synod of Dort in 1618. See Arminian..

Declare :: Declare (v. i.) To make a declaration, or an open and explicit avowal; to proclaim one's self; -- often with for or against; as, victory declares against the allies..

Clearing :: Clearing (n.) A method adopted by banks and bankers for making an exchange of checks held by each against the others, and settling differences of accounts..

Discipline :: Discipline (n.) The enforcement of methods of correction against one guilty of ecclesiastical offenses; reformatory or penal action toward a church member.

Heresy :: Heresy (n.) An offense against Christianity, consisting in a denial of some essential doctrine, which denial is publicly avowed, and obstinately maintained..

Deforciant :: Deforciant (n.) One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought.

Repugnate :: Repugnate (v. t.) To oppose; to fight against.

Antitrochanter :: Antitrochanter (n.) An articular surface on the ilium of birds against which the great trochanter of the femur plays.

Beat :: Beat (v. i.) To make progress against the wind, by sailing in a zigzag line or traverse..

Reason :: Reason (v. t.) To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss; as, I reasoned the matter with my friend..

Antispasmodic :: Antispasmodic (a.) Good against spasms.

Overdraw :: Overdraw (v. t.) To make drafts upon or against, in excess of the proper amount or limit..

Fight :: Fight (v. i.) To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against..

Unassured :: Unassured (a.) Not insured against loss; as, unassured goods..

Formeret :: Formeret (n.) One of the half ribs against the walls in a ceiling vaulted with ribs.

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