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Facies :: Facies (n.) The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment..

Blende :: Blende (n.) A general term for some minerals, chiefly metallic sulphides which have a somewhat brilliant but nonmetallic luster..

Anamorphism :: Anamorphism (n.) A gradual progression from one type to another, generally ascending..

Vergeboard :: Vergeboard (n.) The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended from the edge of the projecting roof (see Verge, n., 4), and in position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard..

Achievement :: Achievement (n.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment.

Urdu :: Urdu (n.) The language more generally called Hindustanee.

Take :: Take (v. t.) To assume; to adopt; to acquire, as shape; to permit to one's self; to indulge or engage in; to yield to; to have or feel; to enjoy or experience, as rest, revenge, delight, shame; to form and adopt, as a resolution; -- used in general senses, limited by a following complement, in many idiomatic phrases; as, to take a resolution; I take the liberty to say..

Assize :: Assize (n.) A statute or ordinance in general. Specifically: (1) A statute regulating the weight, measure, and proportions of ingredients and the price of articles sold in the market; as, the assize of bread and other provisions; (2) A statute fixing the standard of weights and measures..

Bookish :: Bookish (a.) Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books; formal; labored; pedantic; as, a bookish way of talking; bookish sentences..

Caddis :: Caddis (n.) The larva of a caddice fly. These larvae generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with pieces of broken shells, gravel, bits of wood, etc. They are a favorite bait with anglers. Called also caddice worm, or caddis worm..

Realm :: Realm (n.) Hence, in general, province; region; country; domain; department; division; as, the realm of fancy..

Barytes :: Barytes (n.) Barium sulphate, generally called heavy spar or barite. See Barite..

Hold :: Hold (n. i.) In general, to keep one's self in a given position or condition; to remain fixed. Hence:.

Fry :: Fry (n.) A swarm or crowd, especially of little fishes; young or small things in general..

Blight :: Blight (n.) Mildew; decay; anything nipping or blasting; -- applied as a general name to various injuries or diseases of plants, causing the whole or a part to wither, whether occasioned by insects, fungi, or atmospheric influences..

Tinker :: Tinker (v. t.) To mend or solder, as metal wares; hence, more generally, to mend..

Obtain :: Obtain (v. i.) To become held; to gain or have a firm footing; to be recognized or established; to subsist; to become prevalent or general; to prevail; as, the custom obtains of going to the seashore in summer..

Chromule :: Chromule (n.) A general name for coloring matter of plants other than chlorophyll, especially that of petals..

Community :: Community (n.) Society at large; a commonwealth or state; a body politic; the public, or people in general..

Brassart :: Brassart (n.) Armor for the arm; -- generally used for the whole arm from the shoulder to the wrist, and consisting, in the 15th and 16th centuries, of many parts..

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