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Scantling :: Scantling (v. t.) A frame for casks to lie upon; a trestle.

Ostension :: Ostension (n.) The showing of the sacrament on the altar in order that it may receive the adoration of the communicants.

Lycanthropy :: Lycanthropy (n.) The supposed act of turning one's self or another person into a wolf.

Scant :: Scant (superl.) Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; less than is wanted for the purpose; scanty; meager; not enough; as, a scant allowance of provisions or water; a scant pattern of cloth for a garment..

Cant :: Cant (n.) A corner; angle; niche.

Enthrone :: Enthrone (v. t.) To induct, as a bishop, into the powers and privileges of a vacant see..

Acanthus :: Acanthus (n.) An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of the acanthus (Acanthus spinosus); -- used in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders.

Scant :: Scant (adv.) In a scant manner; with difficulty; scarcely; hardly.

Supplicatory :: Supplicator (n.) One who supplicates; a supplicant.

Photogen :: Photogen (n.) A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene. It is obtained by distilling coal, paraffin, etc., and is used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc..

Applaud :: Applaud (v. t.) To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other significant sign..

Cantoned :: Cantoned (imp. & p. p.) of Canto.

Suji :: Suitress (n.) A female supplicant.

Expression :: Expression (n.) Lively or vivid representation of meaning, sentiment, or feeling, etc.; significant and impressive indication, whether by language, appearance, or gesture; that manner or style which gives life and suggestive force to ideas and sentiments; as, he reads with expression; her performance on the piano has expression..

Acanthopodious :: Acanthopodious (a.) Having spinous petioles.

Prologue :: Prologue (n.) The preface or introduction to a discourse, poem, or performance; as, the prologue of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales; esp., a discourse or poem spoken before a dramatic performance.

Wink :: Wink (n.) A hint given by shutting the eye with a significant cast.

Figured :: Figured (a.) Free and florid; as, a figured descant. See Figurate, 3..

Snipper-snaper :: Snipper-snaper (n.) A small, insignificant fellow..

Slang :: Slang (n.) Low, vulgar, unauthorized language; a popular but unauthorized word, phrase, or mode of expression; also, the jargon of some particular calling or class in society; low popular cant; as, the slang of the theater, of college, of sailors, etc..

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