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Deferring :: Deferring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Defe.

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

Deferent :: Deferent (n.) An imaginary circle surrounding the earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the center of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round..

Melotype :: Melotype (n.) A picture produced by a process in which development after exposure may be deferred indefinitely, so as to permit transportation of exposed plates; also, the process itself..

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

Defervescency :: Defervescency (n.) The subsidence of a febrile process; as, the stage of defervescence in pneumonia..

Deferential :: Deferential (a.) Expressing deference; accustomed to defer.

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..

Defer :: Defer (v. i.) To yield deference to the wishes of another; to submit to the opinion of another, or to authority; -- with to..

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..

Deferred :: Deferred (imp. & p. p.) of Defe.

Instant :: Instant (a.) Closely pressing or impending in respect to time; not deferred; immediate; without delay.

Defer :: Defer (v. t.) To render or offer.

Contango :: Contango (n.) The premium or interest paid by the buyer to the seller, to be allowed to defer paying for the stock purchased until the next fortnightly settlement day..

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

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

Prorogue :: Prorogue (v. t.) To defer; to delay; to postpone; as, to proroguedeath; to prorogue a marriage..

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

Deference :: Deference (n.) A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance.

Forsooth :: Forsooth (adv.) In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously..

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