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Deferent :: Deferent (a.) Serving to carry; bearing.

Deferent :: Deferent (n.) An imaginary circle surrounding the earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the center of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round..

Deferent :: Deferent (n.) That which carries or conveys.

Dutiful :: Dutiful (a.) Controlled by, proceeding from, a sense of duty; respectful; deferential; as, dutiful affection..

Deferential :: Deferential (a.) Expressing deference; accustomed to defer.

Deferentially :: Deferentially (adv.) With deference.

Vasa Deferentia :: Vasa deferentia (pl. ) of Va.

Forsooth :: Forsooth (n.) A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.

Epicycle :: Epicycle (n.) A circle, whose center moves round in the circumference of a greater circle; or a small circle, whose center, being fixed in the deferent of a planet, is carried along with the deferent, and yet, by its own peculiar motion, carries the body of the planet fastened to it round its proper center..

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