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Tralatitious :: Tralatitious (a.) Metaphorical; figurative; not literal.

Downy :: Downy (a.) Made of, or resembling, down. Hence, figuratively: Soft; placid; soothing; quiet..

Blot :: Blot (v. t.) To obliterate, as writing with ink; to cancel; to efface; -- generally with out; as, to blot out a word or a sentence. Often figuratively; as, to blot out offenses..

Milksop :: Milksop (n.) A piece of bread sopped in milk; figuratively, an effeminate or weak-minded person..

Ring :: Ring (n.) An inclosed space in which pugilists fight; hence, figuratively, prize fighting..

Horse :: Horse (n.) Anything, actual or figurative, on which one rides as on a horse; a hobby..

Edge :: Edge (v. t.) To make sharp or keen, figuratively; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on..

Roof :: Roof (v. t.) To inclose in a house; figuratively, to shelter..

Quitch :: Quitch (n.) Figuratively: A vice; a taint; an evil.

Melting :: Melting (a.) Causing to melt; becoming melted; -- used literally or figuratively; as, a melting heat; a melting appeal; a melting mood..

Prefigurative :: Prefigurative (a.) Showing by prefiguration.

Pale :: Pale (n.) A space or field having bounds or limits; a limited region or place; an inclosure; -- often used figuratively.

Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..

Figured :: Figured (a.) Not literal; figurative.

Fold :: Fold (n.) A flock of sheep; figuratively, the Church or a church; as, Christ's fold..

Clutch :: Clutch (n.) The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; -- often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary..

Niche :: Niche (n.) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative..

Shrimp :: Shrimp (v.) Figuratively, a little wrinkled man; a dwarf; -- in contempt..

Rough :: Rough (n.) Hence, figuratively, lacking refinement, gentleness, or polish..

Pocket :: Pocket (n.) A bag or pouch; especially; a small bag inserted in a garment for carrying small articles, particularly money; hence, figuratively, money; wealth..

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