Definition of east

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East (n.) The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to rise at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and which is toward the right hand of one who faces the north; the point directly opposite to the west..

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Beastings :: Beastings (n. pl.) See Biestings.
Synodal :: Synodal (n.) A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration..
Salmon :: Salmon (v.) Any one of several species of fishes of the genus Salmo and allied genera. The common salmon (Salmo salar) of Northern Europe and Eastern North America, and the California salmon, or quinnat, are the most important species. They are extensively preserved for food. See Quinnat..
Regale :: Regale (v. i.) To feast; t/ fare sumtuously.
Carack :: Carack (n.) A kind of large ship formerly used by the Spaniards and Portuguese in the East India trade; a galleon.
Stinkball :: Stinkard (n.) The teledu of the East Indies. It emits a disagreeable odor.
Koel :: Koel (n.) Any one of several species of cuckoos of the genus Eudynamys, found in India, the East Indies, and Australia. They deposit their eggs in the nests of other birds..
Kingfisher :: Kingfisher (n.) Any one of numerous species of birds constituting the family Alcedinidae. Most of them feed upon fishes which they capture by diving and seizing then with the beak; others feed only upon reptiles, insects, etc. About one hundred and fifty species are known. They are found in nearly all parts of the world, but are particularly abundant in the East Indies..
Feastful :: Feastful (a.) Festive; festal; joyful; sumptuous; luxurious.
Hoof :: Hoof (n.) A hoofed animal; a beast.
Piney :: Piney (a.) A term used in designating an East Indian tree (the Vateria Indica or piney tree, of the order Dipterocarpeae, which grows in Malabar, etc.) or its products..
Redingote :: Redingote (n.) A long plain double-breasted outside coat for women.
Sharock :: Sharock (n.) An East Indian coin of the value of 12/ pence sterling, or about 25 cents..
Incline :: Incline (v. t.) To cause to deviate from a line, position, or direction; to give a leaning, bend, or slope to; as, incline the column or post to the east; incline your head to the right..
Grisons :: Grisons (n. pl.) Inhabitants of the eastern Swiss Alps.
Rimau Dahan :: Rimau dahan () The clouded tiger cat (Felis marmorata) of Southern Asia and the East Indies.
Pectus :: Pectus (n.) The breast of a bird.
West :: West (n.) The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to set at the equinox; or, the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and on the left hand of a person facing north; the point directly opposite to east..
Horse :: Horse (a.) A breastband for a leadsman.
Rip :: Rip (v. t.) To divide or separate the parts of, by cutting or tearing; to tear or cut open or off; to tear off or out by violence; as, to rip a garment by cutting the stitches; to rip off the skin of a beast; to rip up a floor; -- commonly used with up, open, off..
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