Definition of for

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For (prep.) Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc..

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Rivage :: Rivage (n.) A duty paid to the crown for the passage of vessels on certain rivers.
Lectionary :: Lectionary (n.) A book, or a list, of lections, for reading in divine service..
Picket :: Picket (n.) By extension, men appointed by a trades union, or other labor organization, to intercept outsiders, and prevent them from working for employers with whom the organization is at variance..
Piano :: Piano (a.) Alt. of Pianofort.
Mould :: Mould (n.) The matrix, or cavity, in which anything is shaped, and from which it takes its form; also, the body or mass containing the cavity; as, a sand mold; a jelly mold..
Crystallization :: Crystallization (n.) The act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized..
Rondle :: Rondle (n.) A round mass, plate, or disk; especially (Metal.), the crust or scale which forms upon the surface of molten metal in the crucible..
Padding :: Padding (n.) The uniform impregnation of cloth with a mordant.
Dictator :: Dictator (n.) One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.
Establish :: Establish (a.) To appoint or constitute for permanence, as officers, laws, regulations, etc.; to enact; to ordain..
Cross :: Cross (n.) An appendage or ornament or anything in the form of a cross; a badge or ornamental device of the general shape of a cross; hence, such an ornament, even when varying considerably from that form; thus, the Cross of the British Order of St. George and St. Michael consists of a central medallion with seven arms radiating from it..
Pallet :: Pallet (n.) A wooden implement used by potters, crucible makers, etc., for forming, beating, and rounding their works. It is oval, round, and of other forms..
Systematical :: Systematical (a.) Of or pertaining to system; consisting in system; methodical; formed with regular connection and adaptation or subordination of parts to each other, and to the design of the whole; as, a systematic arrangement of plants or animals; a systematic course of study..
Lime :: Lime (n.) Oxide of calcium; the white or gray, caustic substance, usually called quicklime, obtained by calcining limestone or shells, the heat driving off carbon dioxide and leaving lime. It develops great heat when treated with water, forming slacked lime, and is an essential ingredient of cement, plastering, mortar, etc..
Whipsaw :: Whipsaw (n.) A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw..
Catamaran :: Catamaran (n.) A kind of raft or float, consisting of two or more logs or pieces of wood lashed together, and moved by paddles or sail; -- used as a surf boat and for other purposes on the coasts of the East and West Indies and South America. Modified forms are much used in the lumber regions of North America, and at life-saving stations..
Ford :: Ford (v. i.) A stream; a current.
Premeditate :: Premeditate (v. i.) To think, consider, deliberate, or revolve in the mind, beforehand..
Solemnly :: Solemnly (adv.) In a solemn manner; with gravity; seriously; formally.
Auriscope :: Auriscope (n.) An instrument for examining the condition of the ear.
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