Definition of slight

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Slight (v. t.) To make even or level.

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Bryonin :: Bryonin (n.) A bitter principle obtained from the root of the bryony (Bryonia alba and B. dioica). It is a white, or slightly colored, substance, and is emetic and cathartic..
Smatter :: Smatter (v. i.) To have a slight taste, or a slight, superficial knowledge, of anything; to smack..
Hematophilia :: Hematophilia (n.) A condition characterized by a tendency to profuse and uncontrollable hemorrhage from the slightest wounds.
High :: High (superl.) Strong-scented; slightly tainted; as, epicures do not cook game before it is high..
Joggle :: "Joggle (v. t.) To shake slightly; to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter; to jostle; to jog..
Prickle :: Prickle (v. t.) To prick slightly, as with prickles, or fine, sharp points..
Disincline :: Disincline (v. t.) To incline away the affections of; to excite a slight aversion in; to indispose; to make unwilling; to alienate.
Nubecula :: Nubecula (n.) A slight spot on the cornea.
Lime :: Lime (n.) A fruit allied to the lemon, but much smaller; also, the tree which bears it. There are two kinds; Citrus Medica, var. acida which is intensely sour, and the sweet lime (C. Medica, var. Limetta) which is only slightly sour..
Scrannel :: Scrannel (a.) Slight; thin; lean; poor.
Hint :: Hint (v. t.) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion..
Snub :: Snub (n.) A check or rebuke; an intended slight.
Slight :: Slight (superl.) Not stout or heavy; slender.
Jade :: Jade (n.) A young woman; -- generally so called in irony or slight contempt.
Quiver :: Quiver (v. i.) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.
Acescent :: Acescent (a.) Turning sour; readily becoming tart or acid; slightly sour.
Slub :: Slub (n.) A roll of wool slightly twisted; a rove; -- called also slubbing.
Credulity :: Credulity (n.) Readiness of belief; a disposition to believe on slight evidence.
Crackle :: Crackle (n.) The noise of slight and frequent cracks or reports; a crackling.
Roving :: Roving (n.) A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d Rove, 2..
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