Definition of show

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Show (n.) False semblance; deceitful appearance; pretense.

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Voltaism :: Voltaism (n.) That form of electricity which is developed by the chemical action between metals and different liquids; voltaic electricity; also, the science which treats of this form of electricity; -- called also galvanism, from Galvani, on account of his experiments showing the remarkable influence of this agent on animals..
Plea :: Plea (n.) That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why
Rosebay :: Rosebay (n.) An herb (Epilobium spicatum) with showy purple flowers, common in Europe and North America; -- called also great willow herb..
Fucus :: Fucus (n.) A paint; a dye; also, false show..
Mockery :: Mockery (n.) The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearance..
Disavow :: Disavow (v. t.) To deny; to show the contrary of; to disprove.
Dressy :: Dressy (a.) Showy in dress; attentive to dress.
Scene :: Scene (n.) An assemblage of objects presented to the view at once; a series of actions and events exhibited in their connection; a spectacle; a show; an exhibition; a view.
Shanty :: Shanty (a.) Jaunty; showy.
Pimelic :: Pimelic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, a substance obtained from certain fatty substances, and subsequently shown to be a mixture of suberic and adipic acids..
Match :: Match (v. t.) To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal..
Tachometer :: Tachometer (n.) An instrument for showing at any moment the speed of a revolving shaft, consisting of a delicate revolving conical pendulum which is driven by the shaft, and the action of which by change of speed moves a pointer which indicates the speed on a graduated dial..
Bristle :: Bristle (v. i.) To show defiance or indignation.
Figure :: Figure (n.) To prefigure; to foreshow.
Varnish :: Varnish (n.) An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
Bravery :: Bravery (n.) Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.
Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm..
Villainous :: Villainous (a.) Proceeding from, or showing, extreme depravity; suited to a villain; as, a villainous action..
Betoken :: Betoken (v. t.) To signify by some visible object; to show by signs or tokens.
Showery :: Showery (a.) Of or pertaining to a shower or showers.
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