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Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To send out; to start (one) on a career; to set going; to give a start to (something); to put in operation; as, to launch a son in the world; to launch a business project or enterprise..

Appoint :: Appoint (v. t.) To assign, designate, or set apart by authority..

Spike :: Spike (n.) A sort of very large nail; also, a piece of pointed iron set with points upward or outward..

Bridestake :: Bridestake (n.) A stake or post set in the ground, for guests at a wedding to dance round..

Charge :: Charge (v. t.) The act of rushing upon, or towards, an enemy; a sudden onset or attack, as of troops, esp. cavalry; hence, the signal for attack; as, to sound the charge..

Unset :: Unset (a.) Not set; not fixed or appointed.

Crown Wheel :: Crown wheel () A wheel with cogs or teeth set at right angles to its plane; -- called also a contrate wheel or face wheel.

Trichophore :: Trichophore (n.) One of the saclike organs from which the setae of annelids arise.

Diadelphous :: Diadelphous (a.) Of or pertaining to the class Diadelphia; having the stamens united into two bodies by their filaments (said of a plant or flower); grouped into two bundles or sets by coalescence of the filaments (said of stamens).

Quintette :: Quintette (n.) A composition for five voices or instruments; also, the set of five persons who sing or play five-part music..

Horsetail :: Horsetail (n.) A leafless plant, with hollow and rushlike stems. It is of the genus Equisetum, and is allied to the ferns. See Illust. of Equisetum..

Calvary :: Calvary (n.) A cross, set upon three steps; -- more properly called cross calvary..

Shock :: Shock (n.) A quivering or shaking which is the effect of a blow, collision, or violent impulse; a blow, impact, or collision; a concussion; a sudden violent impulse or onset..

Agate :: Agate (adv.) On the way; agoing; as, to be agate; to set the bells agate..

Musette :: Musette (n.) A small bagpipe formerly in use, having a soft and sweet tone..

Rest :: Rest (n.) A set or game at tennis.

Standing :: Standing (a.) Established by law, custom, or the like; settled; continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army; legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing committees..

Punt :: Punt (v. i.) To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble..

Ordinarily :: Ordinarily (adv.) According to established rules or settled method; as a rule; commonly; usually; in most cases; as, a winter more than ordinarily severe..

Hound :: Hound (v. t.) To set on the chase; to incite to pursuit; as, to hounda dog at a hare; to hound on pursuers..

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