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Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To cease to be erect; to take suddenly a recumbent posture; to become prostrate; to drop; as, a child totters and falls; a tree falls; a worshiper falls on his knees..

Bristle :: Bristle (v. i.) To rise or stand erect, like bristles..

Trophy :: Trophy (n.) A sign or memorial of a victory raised on the field of battle, or, in case of a naval victory, on the nearest land. Sometimes trophies were erected in the chief city of the conquered people..

Mute :: Mute (n.) A little utensil made of brass, ivory, or other material, so formed that it can be fixed in an erect position on the bridge of a violin, or similar instrument, in order to deaden or soften the tone..

Prick-eared :: Prick-eared (a.) Having erect, pointed ears; -- said of certain dogs..

Orthopoda :: Orthopoda (n. pl.) An extinct order of reptiles which stood erect on the hind legs, and resembled birds in the structure of the feet, pelvis, and other parts..

Maypole :: Maypole (n.) A tall pole erected in an open place and wreathed with flowers, about which the rustic May-day sports were had..

Erecto-patent :: Erecto-patent (a.) Having a position intermediate between erect and patent, or spreading..

Beacon :: Beacon (n.) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners..

Erectable :: Erectable (a.) Capable of being erected; as, an erectable feather..

Couchant :: Couchant (v. t.) Lying down with head erect; squatting.

Pillory :: Pillory (n.) A frame of adjustable boards erected on a post, and having holes through which the head and hands of an offender were thrust so as to be exposed in front of it..

Borough :: Borough (n.) In England, an incorporated town that is not a city; also, a town that sends members to parliament; in Scotland, a body corporate, consisting of the inhabitants of a certain district, erected by the sovereign, with a certain jurisdiction; in America, an incorporated town or village, as in Pennsylvania and Connecticut..

Priapism :: Priapism (n.) More or less permanent erection and rigidity of the penis, with or without sexual desire..

Tombstone :: Tombstone (n.) A stone erected over a grave, to preserve the memory of the deceased..

Tiara :: Tiara (n.) A form of headdress worn by the ancient Persians. According to Xenophon, the royal tiara was encircled with a diadem, and was high and erect, while those of the people were flexible, or had rims turned over..

Altar :: Altar (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.

Parados :: Parados (n.) An intercepting mound, erected in any part of a fortification to protect the defenders from a rear or ricochet fire; a traverse..

Brisk :: Brisk (v. t. & i.) To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; -- usually with up..

Structure :: Structure (n.) The act of building; the practice of erecting buildings; construction.

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