Definition of for

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For (prep.) Indicating the antecedent cause or occasion of an action; the motive or inducement accompanying and prompting to an act or state; the reason of anything; that on account of which a thing is or is done.

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Keelfat :: Keelfat (n.) A cooler; a vat for cooling wort, etc..
Haematogenesis :: Haematogenesis (n.) The transformation of venous arterial blood by respiration; hematosis.
Narragansetts :: Narragansetts (n. pl.) A tribe of Indians who formerly inhabited the shores of Narragansett Bay.
Retecious :: Retecious (a.) Resembling network; retiform.
Trappures :: Trappures (n. pl.) Trappings for a horse.
Rosinweed :: Rosinweed (n.) A name given in California to various composite plants which secrete resins or have a resinous smell.
Transfigure :: Transfigure (v. t.) Especially, to change to something exalted and glorious; to give an ideal form to..
Slicker :: Slicker (n.) A curved tool for smoothing the surfaces of a mold after the withdrawal of the pattern.
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Forbruise :: Forbruise (v. t.) To bruise sorely or exceedingly.
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Fumigation :: Fumigation (n.) The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection..
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