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Tye :: Tye (n.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered..

Yard :: Yard (n.) An inclosure within which any work or business is carried on; as, a dockyard; a shipyard..

Bayardly :: Bayardly (a.) Blind; stupid.

Farmery :: Farmery (n.) The buildings and yards necessary for the business of a farm; a homestead.

Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel..

Trones :: Trones (n.) A steelyard.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like..

Dooryard :: Dooryard (n.) A yard in front of a house or around the door of a house.

Spar :: Spar (v. t.) A general term any round piece of timber used as a mast, yard, boom, or gaff..

Brickyard :: Brickyard (n.) A place where bricks are made, especially an inclosed place..

Lift :: Lift (n.) A rope leading from the masthead to the extremity of a yard below; -- used for raising or supporting the end of the yard.

Dungyard :: Dungyard (n.) A yard where dung is collected.

Broadcloth :: Broadcloth (n.) A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men's garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); -- so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide..

Whinyard :: Whinyard (n.) A sword, or hanger..

Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To move around by means of braces; as, to brace the yards..

Atrium :: Atrium (n.) An open court with a porch or gallery around three or more sides; especially at the entrance of a basilica or other church. The name was extended in the Middle Ages to the open churchyard or cemetery.

Arpen :: Arpen (n.) Formerly, a measure of land in France, varying in different parts of the country. The arpent of Paris was 4,088 sq. yards, or nearly five sixths of an English acre. The woodland arpent was about 1 acre, 1 rood, 1 perch, English..

Doublet :: Doublet (a.) One of two or more words in the same language derived by different courses from the same original from; as, crypt and grot are doublets; also, guard and ward; yard and garden; abridge and abbreviate, etc..

Cortile :: Cortile (n.) An open internal courtyard inclosed by the walls of a large dwelling house or other large and stately building.

Forebrace :: Forebrace (n.) A rope applied to the fore yardarm, to change the position of the foresail..

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