Definition of can

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Can () an obs. form of began, imp. & p. p. of Begin, sometimes used in old poetry. [See Gan.].

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Tap :: Tap (v. t.) To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane..
Crest :: Crest (n.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc..
Candy :: Candy (v. t.) To conserve or boil in sugar; as, to candy fruits; to candy ginger..
Bluefish :: Bluefish (n.) A large voracious fish (Pomatomus saitatrix), of the family Carangidae, valued as a food fish, and widely distributed on the American coast. On the New Jersey and Rhode Island coast it is called the horse mackerel, in Virginia saltwater tailor, or skipjack..
Vacantly :: Vacantly (adv.) In a vacant manner; inanely.
Culvert :: Culvert (n.) A transverse drain or waterway of masonry under a road, railroad, canal, etc.; a small bridge..
Pewee :: Pewee (n.) A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phoebe, or S. fuscus). Called also pewit, and phoebe..
Catchdrain :: Catchdrain (n.) A ditch or drain along the side of a hill to catch the surface water; also, a ditch at the side of a canal to catch the surplus water..
Conduit :: Conduit (n.) A pipe, canal, channel, or passage for conveying water or fluid..
Ixia :: Ixia (n.) A South African bulbous plant of the Iris family, remarkable for the brilliancy of its flowers..
Function :: Function (n.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x..
Waterwork :: Waterwork (n.) Painting executed in size or distemper, on canvas or walls, -- formerly, frequently taking the place of tapestry..
Frock :: Frock (n.) A coarse gown worn by monks or friars, and supposed to take the place of all, or nearly all, other garments. It has a hood which can be drawn over the head at pleasure, and is girded by a cord..
Fruticant :: Fruticant (a.) Full of shoots.
Incanous :: Incanous (a.) Hoary with white pubescence.
Cancerate :: Cancerate (v. i.) To grow into a canser; to become cancerous.
Canticle :: Canticle (n.) A psalm, hymn, or passage from the Bible, arranged for chanting in church service..
Chrysochlore :: Chrysochlore (n.) A South African mole of the genus Chrysochloris; the golden mole, the fur of which reflects brilliant metallic hues of green and gold..
Canopy :: Canopy (n.) Also, a rooflike covering, supported on pillars over an altar, a statue, a fountain, etc..
Boomer :: Boomer (n.) A North American rodent, so named because it is said to make a booming noise. See Sewellel..
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