Definition of land

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Land (n.) The mainland, in distinction from islands..

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Outland :: Outland (a.) Foreign; outlandish.
Parotid :: Parotid (n.) The parotid gland.
Guano :: Guano (n.) A substance found in great abundance on some coasts or islands frequented by sea fowls, and composed chiefly of their excrement. It is rich in phosphates and ammonia, and is used as a powerful fertilizer..
Whiteboy :: Whiteboy (a.) One of an association of poor Roman catholics which arose in Ireland about 1760, ostensibly to resist the collection of tithes, the members of which were so called from the white shirts they wore in their nocturnal raids..
Blandish :: Blandish (v. t.) To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.
Quaily :: Quaily (n.) The upland plover.
Eyot :: Eyot (n.) A little island in a river or lake. See Ait.
Landsman :: Landsman (n.) One who lives on the land; -- opposed to seaman.
Gore :: Gore (v.) A small traingular piece of land.
Emu :: Emu (n.) A large Australian bird, of two species (Dromaius Novae-Hollandiae and D. irroratus), related to the cassowary and the ostrich. The emu runs swiftly, but is unable to fly..
Papaveraceous :: Papaveraceous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a natural order of plants (Papaveraceae) of which the poppy, the celandine, and the bloodroot are well-known examples..
Alnager :: Alnager (n.) A measure by the ell; formerly a sworn officer in England, whose duty was to inspect and measure woolen cloth, and fix upon it a seal..
Broad Seal :: Broad seal () The great seal of England; the public seal of a country or state.
Mastic :: Mastic (n.) A low shrubby tree of the genus Pistacia (P. Lentiscus), growing upon the islands and coasts of the Mediterranean, and producing a valuable resin; -- called also, mastic tree..
Smuggle :: Smuggle (v. t.) Fig.: To convey or introduce clandestinely.
Sward-cutter :: Sward-cutter (n.) A plow for turning up grass land.
Stranger :: Stranger (n.) One who comes from a foreign land; a foreigner.
Compost :: Compost (n.) A mixture for fertilizing land; esp., a composition of various substances (as muck, mold, lime, and stable manure) thoroughly mingled and decomposed, as in a compost heap..
Agate :: Agate (n.) A kind of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby..
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To beat or press with the feet; as, to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path..
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