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Plyer :: Plyer (n.) A kind of balance used in raising and letting down a drawbridge. It consists of timbers joined in the form of a St. Andrew's cross.

Polyeidic :: Polyeidic (a.) Passing through several distinct larval forms; -- having several distinct kinds of young.

Lyerman :: Lyerman (n.) The cicada.

Lye :: Lye (n.) A falsehood.

Flyer :: Flyer (n.) The pair of arms attached to the spindle of a spinning frame, over which the thread passes to the bobbin; -- so called from their swift revolution. See Fly, n., 11..

Lye :: Lye (n.) A strong caustic alkaline solution of potassium salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes. It is much used in making soap, etc..

Flyer :: Flyer (n.) Anything that is scattered abroad in great numbers as a theatrical programme, an advertising leaf, etc..

Forlye :: Forlye (v. i.) Same as Forlie.

Polyeidism :: Polyeidism (n.) The quality or state of being polyeidic.

Throstle :: Throstle (n.) A machine for spinning wool, cotton, etc., from the rove, consisting of a set of drawing rollers with bobbins and flyers, and differing from the mule in having the twisting apparatus stationary and the processes continuous; -- so called because it makes a singing noise..

Polyedron :: Polyedron (n.) See Polyhedron.

Lixivited :: Lixivited (a.) Of or pertaining to lye or lixivium; of the quality of alkaline salts.

Plyer :: Plyer (n.) See Pliers.

Flier :: Flier (n.) See Flyer, n., 5..

Kier :: Kier (n.) A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; -- also called keeve.

Polyedrous :: Polyedrous (a.) See Polyhedral.

Flyer :: Flyer (n.) A small operation not involving ? considerable part of one's capital, or not in the line of one's ordinary business; a venture..

Ley :: Ley (n.) See Lye.

Lixivial :: Lixivial (a.) Of the color of lye; resembling lye.

Pearlash :: Pearlash (n.) A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc..

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