Definition of for

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For (prep.) In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place..

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Top-chain :: Top-chain (n.) A chain for slinging the lower yards, in time of action, to prevent their falling, if the ropes by which they are hung are shot away..
Alien :: Alien (a.) Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign; as, alien subjects, enemies, property, shores..
Perdu :: Perdu (a.) A soldier sent on a forlorn hope.
Windrow :: Windrow (n.) A row or line of hay raked together for the purpose of being rolled into cocks or heaps.
Gondola :: Gondola (n.) A long platform car, either having no sides or with very low sides, used on railroads..
Bacciform :: Bacciform (a.) Having the form of a berry.
Conclude :: Conclude (v. i.) To form a final judgment; to reach a decision.
Game :: Game (v. i.) Animals pursued and taken by sportsmen; wild meats designed for, or served at, table..
Waggel :: Waggel (n.) The young of the great black-backed gull (Larus marinus), formerly considered a distinct species..
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) A stop or sudden halt; a stoppage; an impediment; a temporary obstruction; an obstacle; as, a hitch in one's progress or utterance; a hitch in the performance..
Papboat :: Papboat (n.) A large spiral East Indian marine shell (Turbinella rapha); -- so called because used by native priests to hold the oil for anointing.
Kaligenous :: Kaligenous (a.) Forming alkalies with oxygen, as some metals..
Paleosaurus :: Paleosaurus (n.) A genus of fossil saurians found in the Permian formation.
Miss :: Miss (n.) In the game of three-card loo, an extra hand, dealt on the table, which may be substituted for the hand dealt to a player..
Pillowcase :: Pillowcase (n.) A removable case or covering for a pillow, usually of white linen or cotton cloth..
Rustication :: Rustication (n.) The act of rusticating, or the state of being rusticated; specifically, the punishment of a student for some offense, by compelling him to leave the institution for a time..
Pay :: Pay (n.) An equivalent or return for money due, goods purchased, or services performed; salary or wages for work or service; compensation; recompense; payment; hire; as, the pay of a clerk; the pay of a soldier..
Extract :: Extract (n.) A peculiar principle once erroneously supposed to form the basis of all vegetable extracts; -- called also the extractive principle.
Scheme :: Scheme (v. i.) To form a scheme or schemes.
Halter :: Halter (n.) A rope or strap, with or without a headstall, for leading or tying a horse..
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