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Defervescency :: Defervescency (n.) A subsiding from a state of ebullition; loss of heat; lukewarmness.

Prorogue :: Prorogue (v. t.) To end the session of a parliament by an order of the sovereign, thus deferring its business..

Epicycle :: Epicycle (n.) A circle, whose center moves round in the circumference of a greater circle; or a small circle, whose center, being fixed in the deferent of a planet, is carried along with the deferent, and yet, by its own peculiar motion, carries the body of the planet fastened to it round its proper center..

Forsooth :: Forsooth (n.) A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.

Adjourn :: Adjourn (v. t.) To put off or defer to another day, or indefinitely; to postpone; to close or suspend for the day; -- commonly said of the meeting, or the action, of convened body; as, to adjourn the meeting; to adjourn a debate..

Homage :: Homage (n.) Respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect paid by external action; obeisance..

Defervescence :: Defervescence (n.) Alt. of Defervescenc.

Deferent :: Deferent (a.) Serving to carry; bearing.

Dilatory :: Dilatory (a.) Inclined to defer or put off what ought to be done at once; given the procrastination; delaying; procrastinating; loitering; as, a dilatory servant..

Delay :: Delay (n.) To put off; to defer; to procrastinate; to prolong the time of or before.

Wait :: Wait (v. t.) To cause to wait; to defer; to postpone; -- said of a meal; as, to wait dinner..

Tarry :: Tarry (v. t.) To delay; to defer; to put off.

Respect :: Respect (v.) An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another..

Non Liquet :: Non liquet () It is not clear; -- a verdict given by a jury when a matter is to be deferred to another day of trial.

Deferrer :: Deferrer (n.) One who defers or puts off.

Delay :: Delay (v.) A putting off or deferring; procrastination; lingering inactivity; stop; detention; hindrance.

Honor :: Honor (n.) To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship..

Protract :: Protract (v. t.) To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer; as, to protract a decision or duty..

Dutiful :: Dutiful (a.) Performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors; as, a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject..

Deferentially :: Deferentially (adv.) With deference.

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