Definition of tern

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Tern (n.) Any one of numerous species of long-winged aquatic birds, allied to the gulls, and belonging to Sterna and various allied genera..

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Hesternal :: Hesternal (a.) Pertaining to yesterday. [Obs.] See Yester, a..
Propeller :: Propeller (n.) A contrivance for propelling a steam vessel, usually consisting of a screw placed in the stern under water, and made to revolve by an engine; a propeller wheel..
Chaldean :: Chaldean (n.) A learned man, esp. an astrologer; -- so called among the Eastern nations, because astrology and the kindred arts were much cultivated by the Chaldeans..
Alternatively :: Alternatively (adv.) In the manner of alternatives, or that admits the choice of one out of two things..
Exteriority :: Exteriority (n.) Surface; superficies; externality.
Fraternization :: Fraternization (n.) The act of fraternizing or uniting as brothers.
Dismay :: Dismay (v. t.) Loss of courage and firmness through fear; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits; consternation.
Epicarp :: Epicarp () The external or outermost layer of a fructified or ripened ovary. See Illust. under Endocarp.
Interline :: Interline (v. t.) To arrange in alternate lines; as, to interline Latin and English..
Pattern :: Pattern (n.) Stuff sufficient for a garment; as, a dress pattern..
Fraternity :: Fraternity (n.) Men of the same class, profession, occupation, character, or tastes..
Uncaused :: Uncaused (a.) Having no antecedent cause; uncreated; self-existent; eternal.
Eternity :: Eternity (n.) Infinite duration, without beginning in the past or end in the future; also, duration without end in the future; endless time..
Bore :: Bore (n.) The internal cylindrical cavity of a gun, cannon, pistol, or other firearm, or of a pipe or tube..
Alternate :: Alternate (v. t.) To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly..
Internuncioship :: Internuncioship (n.) The office or function of an internuncio.
Fancy :: Fancy (v. t.) To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners..
Ocean :: Ocean (n.) An immense expanse; any vast space or quantity without apparent limits; as, the boundless ocean of eternity; an ocean of affairs..
Patriarch :: Patriarch (n.) The father and ruler of a family; one who governs his family or descendants by paternal right; -- usually applied to heads of families in ancient history, especially in Biblical and Jewish history to those who lived before the time of Moses..
Fraternity :: Fraternity (n.) A body of men associated for their common interest, business, or pleasure; a company; a brotherhood; a society; in the Roman Catholic Chucrch, an association for special religious purposes, for relieving the sick and destitute, etc..
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