Definition of dress

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Dress (v. i.) To arrange one's self in due position in a line of soldiers; -- the word of command to form alignment in ranks; as, Right, dress!.

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Regimentals :: Regimentals (n. pl.) The uniform worn by the officers and soldiers of a regiment; military dress; -- formerly used in the singular in the same sense.
Cheese :: Cheese (n.) A low courtesy; -- so called on account of the cheese form assumed by a woman's dress when she stoops after extending the skirts by a rapid gyration.
Doff :: Doff (v. i.) To put off dress; to take off the hat.
Alloquy :: Alloquy (n.) A speaking to another; an address.
Trappings :: Trappings (n. pl.) That which serves to trap or adorn; ornaments; dress; superficial decorations.
Banquette :: Banquette (n.) A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
Impromptu :: Impromptu (n.) Something made or done offhand, at the moment, or without previous study; an extemporaneous composition, address, or remark..
Friend :: Friend (n.) One of a religious sect characterized by disuse of outward rites and an ordained ministry, by simplicity of dress and speech, and esp. by opposition to war and a desire to live at peace with all men. They are popularly called Quakers..
Prune :: Prune (v. i.) To dress; to prink; -used humorously or in contempt.
Dress :: Dress (v. t.) To put in proper condition by appareling, as the body; to put clothes upon; to apparel; to invest with garments or rich decorations; to clothe; to deck..
Slattern :: Slattern (n.) A woman who is negligent of her dress or house; one who is not neat and nice.
Management :: Management (v.) Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; -- often in a bad sense.
Sir :: Sir (n.) A respectful title, used in addressing a man, without being prefixed to his name; -- used especially in speaking to elders or superiors; sometimes, also, used in the way of emphatic formality..
Apothesis :: Apothesis (n.) A dressing room connected with a public bath.
Whitleather :: Whitleather (n.) Leather dressed or tawed with alum, salt, etc., remarkable for its pliability and toughness; white leather..
Chair :: Chair (n.) The presiding officer of an assembly; a chairman; as, to address the chair..
Address :: Address (v.) To direct, as words (to any one or any thing); to make, as a speech, petition, etc. (to any one, an audience)..
Direct :: Direct (v. t.) To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to superscribe; as, to direct a letter..
Abord :: Abord (n.) Manner of approaching or accosting; address.
Relief :: Relief (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress..
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