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Flier :: Flier (n.) See Flyer, n., 5..

Flyer :: Flyer (n.) One that uses wings.

Lye :: Lye (n.) A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc..

Polyembryonate :: Polyembryonate (a.) Consisting of, or having, several embryos; polyembryonic..

Flyer :: Flyer (n.) The pair of arms attached to the spindle of a spinning frame, over which the thread passes to the bobbin; -- so called from their swift revolution. See Fly, n., 11..

Throstle :: Throstle (n.) A machine for spinning wool, cotton, etc., from the rove, consisting of a set of drawing rollers with bobbins and flyers, and differing from the mule in having the twisting apparatus stationary and the processes continuous; -- so called because it makes a singing noise..

Polyeidic :: Polyeidic (a.) Passing through several distinct larval forms; -- having several distinct kinds of young.

Kier :: Kier (n.) A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; -- also called keeve.

Buck :: Buck (v. t.) To wash (clothes) in lye or suds, or, in later usage, by beating them on stones in running water..

Winder :: Winder (n.) One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer..

Potash :: Potash (n.) The impure potassium carbonate obtained by leaching wood ashes, either as a strong solution (lye), or as a white crystalline (pearlash)..

Lye :: Lye (n.) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding..

Polyeidism :: Polyeidism (n.) The quality or state of being polyeidic.

Lye :: Lye (n.) A falsehood.

Polyembryonic :: Polyembryonic (a.) Polyembryonate.

Replyer :: Replyer (n.) See Replier.

Lixivial :: Lixivial (a.) Of the color of lye; resembling lye.

Pearlash :: Pearlash (n.) A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc..

Flier :: Flier (n.) See Flyer, n., 4..

Lie :: Lie (n.) See Lye.

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