Anagrams of Childermas
Word Childermas has
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that can be made by using the letters of Childermas.
- MacLeish
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noun,
Archibald, 1892–1982, U.S. poet and dramatist.
- heraldic
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adjective,
of, relating to, or characteristic of heralds or heraldry:
- Chalmers
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noun,
Alexander, 1759–1834, Scottish biographer, editor, and journalist.
- claimers
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noun,
a person who makes a claim; claimant.
- medicals
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noun,
something done or received in regard to the state of one's health, as a medical examination.
- Schiedam
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noun,
a city in SW Netherlands.
- Heraclid
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noun,
a person claiming descent from Hercules, especially one of the Dorian aristocracy of Sparta.
- re-claim
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verb (used with object),
to claim or demand the return or restoration of, as a right, possession, etc.
- radicles
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noun,
Botany.
the lower part of the axis of an embryo; the primary root.
a rudimentary root; radicel or rootlet.
- chimeras
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noun,
(often initial capital letter) a mythological, fire-breathing monster, commonly represented with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
- radicels
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noun,
a minute root; a rootlet.
- decimals
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noun,
decimal fraction.
- semiarch
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noun,
a half arch.
- declaims
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verb (used with object),
to utter aloud in an oratorical manner:
- decrials
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noun,
the act of decrying; noisy censure.
- Charlie
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noun,
a word used in communications to represent the letter C.
- Meilhac
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noun,
Henri [ahn-ree] /ɑ̃ˈri/ (Show IPA), 1831–97, French dramatist: collaborator with Ludovic Halévy.
- Charles
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noun,
(Prince of Edinburgh and of Wales) born 1948, heir apparent to the throne of Great Britain (son of Elizabeth II).
- medlars
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noun,
a small tree, Mespilus germanica, of the rose family, the fruit of which resembles a crab apple and is not edible until the early stages of decay.
- charmed
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noun,
a power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty:
- medical
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noun,
something done or received in regard to the state of one's health, as a medical examination.
- medials
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noun,
Phonetics.
a medial sound or letter.
media2 (def 1).
- cashier
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noun,
an employee, as in a market or department store, who collects payments for customer purchases.
- cahiers
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noun,
Bookbinding. a number of sheets of paper or leaves of a book placed together, as for binding.
- Camelid
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noun,
any two-toed ruminant of the family Camelidae, including the camels, llamas, and vicunas.
- halides
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noun,
a chemical compound in which one of the elements is a halogen.
- Marches
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noun,
The, a region in central Italy, bordering the Adriatic. 3743 sq. mi. (9695 sq. km).
- chields
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noun,
a young man; fellow.
- marcels
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noun,
a marcelling.
- hardies
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noun,
a chisel or fuller with a square shank for insertion into a square hole (hardy hole) in a blacksmith's anvil.
- malices
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noun,
desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness:
- schmear
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noun,
a dab, as of cream cheese, spread on a roll, bagel, or the like.
- mailers
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noun,
a person who mails or prepares material for mailing.
- archils
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noun,
orchil.
- heralds
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noun,
(formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
- herdics
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noun,
a low-hung carriage with two or four wheels, having the entrance at the back and the seats at the sides.
- sedarim
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noun,
a plural of Seder.
- eclairs
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noun,
a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
- Michael
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noun,
a militant archangel. Dan. 10:13.
- childes
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noun,
a youth of noble birth.
- miracle
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noun,
an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
- declaim
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verb (used with object),
to utter aloud in an oratorical manner:
- decimal
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noun,
decimal fraction.
- radicel
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noun,
a minute root; a rootlet.
- derails
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noun,
a track device for derailing rolling stock in an emergency.
- radices
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noun,
a plural of radix.
- radicle
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noun,
Botany.
the lower part of the axis of an embryo; the primary root.
a rudimentary root; radicel or rootlet.
- misread
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verb (used with or without object),
to read wrongly.
- Daimler
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noun,
Gottlieb (Wilhelm) [got-leeb-wil-helm;; German gawt-leep-vil-helm] /ˈgɒt libˈwɪl hɛlm;; German ˈgɔt lipˈvɪl hɛlm/ (Show IPA), 1834–1900, German automotive engineer, inventor, and manufacturer.
- mislead
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verb (used with object),
to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
- mishear
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verb (used with object),
to hear incorrectly or imperfectly:
- dialers
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noun,
a person or thing that dials.
- misdeal
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noun,
Cards. a deal in which the wrong number of cards have been distributed or in which the cards were dealt in the wrong order or manner, necessitating a new deal and the cancellation of any points made on the hand, sometimes with a penalty to the dealer.
- realism
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noun,
interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc.
- dirhams
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noun,
a money of account of Iraq, the 20th part of a dinar, equal to 50 fils.
- echards
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noun,
the water in soil that is not available for absorption by plants.
- cradles
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noun,
a small bed for an infant, usually on rockers.
- reclaim
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noun,
reclamation:
- dishelm
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verb (used with object),
to deprive of a helmet.
- midrash
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noun,
an early Jewish interpretation of or commentary on a Biblical text, clarifying or expounding a point of law or developing or illustrating a moral principle.
- claries
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noun,
any of several aromatic herbs of the genus Salvia, especially S. sclarea, having hairy, heart-shaped leaves and open clusters of lilac or blue flowers, used as a seasoning, a wine flavoring, and an ingredient in perfumes.
- drachms
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noun,
a dram in apothecaries' and troy weights, and sometimes in avoirdupois weights.
- claires
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noun,
Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
- claimer
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noun,
a person who makes a claim; claimant.
- Micheas
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noun,
Micah (defs 1, 2).
- re-laid
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verb,
simple past tense and past participle of re-lay.
- mesarch
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adjective,
Botany. (of a primary xylem or root) developing from both the periphery and the center; having the older cells surrounded by the younger cells.
- Aldrich
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noun,
Thomas Bailey, 1836–1907, U.S. short-story writer, poet, and novelist.
- chimars
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noun,
chimere.
- chimera
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noun,
(often initial capital letter) a mythological, fire-breathing monster, commonly represented with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
- decrial
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noun,
the act of decrying; noisy censure.
- Ishmael
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noun,
the son of Abraham and Hagar: both he and Hagar were cast out of Abraham's family by Sarah. Gen. 16:11, 12.
- admires
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Idioms,
be admiring of, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. to admire:
- airshed
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noun,
a geographical area within which the air frequently is confined or channeled, with all parts of the area thus being subject to similar conditions of air pollution.
- sidearm
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adverb,
with a swinging motion of the arm moving to the side of the body at shoulder level or below and nearly parallel to the ground:
- larches
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noun,
any coniferous tree of the genus Larix, yielding a tough durable wood.
- sidecar
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noun,
a small car attached on one side to a motorcycle and supported on the other side by a wheel of its own, used for a passenger, parcels, etc.
- Alcides
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noun,
Hercules (def 1).
- liards
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noun,
a former silver coin of France, the fourth part of a sol, issued from the 15th century to 1793 and made from copper after 1650.
- chield
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noun,
a young man; fellow.
- chides
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verb (used with object),
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach:
- alders
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- irades
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noun,
a decree of a Muslim ruler.
- Merida
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noun,
suntan (def 2).
- Rheims
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noun,
Reims.
- Mercia
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noun,
an early English kingdom in central Britain.
- Chasid
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noun,
Hasid.
- chaser
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noun,
a person or thing that chases or pursues.
- eclair
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noun,
a finger-shaped cream puff, filled with whipped cream, custard, or pastry cream, often coated with icing.
- Chiles
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noun,
chili.
- Childe
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noun,
a youth of noble birth.
- Lerida
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noun,
a city in NE Spain.
- Ilesha
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noun,
a town in SW Nigeria.
- chimar
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noun,
chimere.
- echard
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noun,
the water in soil that is not available for absorption by plants.
- admire
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Idioms,
be admiring of, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. to admire:
- chiral
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adjective,
(of a molecule) not superimposable on its mirror image.
- rhedas
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noun,
(in ancient Rome) a four-wheeled traveling carriage.
- chisel
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noun,
a wedgelike tool with a cutting edge at the end of the blade, often made of steel, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, etc.
- mesail
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noun,
a pivoted piece on a helmet between a visor and a beaver.
- charms
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noun,
a power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty:
- Charis
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noun,
one of the Graces, married to Hephaestus.
- shmear
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noun, verb (used with object),
schmear.
- cerias
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noun,
a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
- sachem
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noun,
the chief of a tribe.
the chief of a confederation.
- marish
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noun,
a marsh.
- caries
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noun,
decay, as of bone or of plant tissue.
- shicer
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noun,
Slang. a swindler.
- Carmel
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noun,
Mount, a mountain range in NW Israel, near the Mediterranean coast. Highest point, 1818 feet (554 meters). 14 miles (23 km) long.
- mascle
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noun,
a lozenge represented as having a lozenge-shaped hole at the center.
- eschar
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noun,
a hard crust or scab, as from a burn.
- mashed
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noun,
mashed potatoes:
- masher
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noun,
a person or thing that mashes.
- Cedars
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noun,
any of several Old World, coniferous trees of the genus Cedrus, having wide, spreading branches.
Compare cedar of Lebanon.
- mashie
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noun,
a club with an iron head, the face having more slope than a mashie iron but less slope than a mashie niblick.
- ericas
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noun,
any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
- medial
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noun,
Phonetics.
a medial sound or letter.
media2 (def 1).
- chrism
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noun,
a consecrated oil, usually mixed with balsam or balsam and spices, used by certainchurches in various rites, as in baptism, confirmation, and the like.
- riches
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noun,
(used with a plural verb) rich persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
- Elmira
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noun,
a city in S central New York.
- ihrams
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noun,
the dress worn by male Muslims on their pilgrimage to Mecca, consisting of two white cotton cloths, one worn round the waist, the other over the left shoulder.
- Elisha
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noun,
Also, Douay Bible, Eliseus [el-i-see-uh s] /ˌɛl ɪˈsi əs/ (Show IPA). a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century b.c., the successor of Elijah. II Kings 3–9.
- chairs
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noun,
a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
- chaise
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noun,
a light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage for two persons; shay.
- medias
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noun,
a plural of medium.
- macers
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noun,
macebearer.
- lidars
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noun,
a device similar to radar in principle and operation but using infrared laser light instead of radio waves and capable of detecting particles, distant objects, and varying physical conditions in the atmosphere.
- medlar
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noun,
a small tree, Mespilus germanica, of the rose family, the fruit of which resembles a crab apple and is not edible until the early stages of decay.
- chards
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noun,
a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.
- liches
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noun,
the body; the trunk.
- mescal
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noun,
an intoxicating beverage distilled from the fermented juice of certain species of agave.
- relish
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noun,
liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.
- mesial
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adjective,
medial.
- darics
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noun,
a gold coin and monetary unit of ancient Persia.
- raised
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noun,
an increase in amount, as of wages:
- slicer
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noun,
a thin-bladed knife or implement used for slicing, especially food:
- slider
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noun,
a person or thing that slides.
- MSArch
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- dermis
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noun,
Anatomy, Zoology. the dense inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis, composed of connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and an elaborate sensory nerve network.
- dermic
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adjective,
dermal.
- dermas
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noun,
Anatomy, Zoology. dermis.
- damsel
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noun,
a young woman or girl; a maiden, originally one of gentle or noble birth.
- dermal
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adjective,
of or relating to the skin.
- radish
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noun,
the crisp, pungent, edible root of the plant, Raphanus sativus, of the mustard family, usually eaten raw.
- ladies
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noun,
a woman who is refined, polite, and well-spoken:
- laches
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noun,
failure to do something at the proper time, especially such delay as will bar a party from bringing a legal proceeding.
- dasher
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noun,
a person or thing that dashes.
- Lamech
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noun,
the son of Enoch, and the father of Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal-cain. Gen. 4:18.
- racism
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noun,
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
- rachis
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noun,
Botany.
the axis of an inflorescence when somewhat elongated, as in a raceme.
(in a pinnately compound leaf or frond) the prolongation of the petiole along which the leaflets are disposed.
any of various axial structures.
- Rachel
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noun,
Jacob's favorite wife, the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Gen. 29–35.
- derail
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noun,
a track device for derailing rolling stock in an emergency.
- deasil
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adverb,
clockwise or in a direction following the apparent course of the sun: considered as lucky or auspicious.
- decals
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noun,
a specially prepared paper bearing a picture or design for transfer to wood, metal, glass, etc.
- smirch
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noun,
a dirty mark or smear, as of soot, dust, dirt, etc.
- lairds
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noun,
a landed proprietor.
- lameds
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noun,
the 12th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- dialer
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noun,
a person or thing that dials.
- Crimea
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noun,
the, a peninsula in SE Ukraine, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
- resail
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verb (used without object),
to sail back or again.
- Ismael
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noun,
Ishmael (def 1).
- ciders
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noun,
the juice pressed from apples (or formerly from some other fruit) used for drinking, either before fermentation (sweet cider) or after fermentation (hard cider) or for making applejack, vinegar, etc.
- Mariel
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noun,
a city and seaport of Cuba, on the W coast, SW of Havana.
- Michal
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noun,
a daughter of Saul, who became the wife of David. I Sam. 14:49; 18:27.
- driech
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adjective, verb (used with object),
dree.
- Dreams
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noun,
a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
- claims
-
noun,
a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right:
- Claire
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noun,
Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.
- drails
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noun,
a hook with a lead-covered shank used in trolling.
- clares
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noun,
a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1231 sq. mi. (3190 sq. km). County seat: Ennis.
- Sidrah
-
noun,
a Parashah chanted or read on the Sabbath.
- drachm
-
noun,
a dram in apothecaries' and troy weights, and sometimes in avoirdupois weights.
- redial
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noun,
automatic redial.
- dimers
-
noun,
a molecule composed of two identical, simpler molecules.
- clears
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noun,
a clear or unobstructed space.
- dismal
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noun,
Southern U.S. a tract of swampy land, usually along the coast.
- Israel
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noun,
a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 7984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital: Jerusalem.
- disarm
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verb (used with object),
to deprive of a weapon or weapons.
- cradle
-
noun,
a small bed for an infant, usually on rockers.
- Sirach
-
noun,
Son of, Jesus (def 2).
- milers
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noun,
a participant in a one-mile race.
- dirhem
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noun,
any of various fractional silver coins issued in Islamic countries at different periods.
- lashed
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noun,
the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
- creams
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noun,
the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
- dirham
-
noun,
a money of account of Iraq, the 20th part of a dinar, equal to 50 fils.
- cardi-
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- shield
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noun,
a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
- sacred
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adjective,
devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated.
- helic-
-
- mailed
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noun,
letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
- scream
-
noun,
a loud, sharp, piercing cry:
- Mailer
-
noun,
a person who mails or prepares material for mailing.
- ariels
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noun,
a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
- sclera
-
noun,
a dense, white, fibrous membrane that, with the cornea, forms the external covering of the eyeball.
- armies
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noun,
the military forces of a nation, exclusive of the navy and in some countries the air force.
- scler-
-
- mailes
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noun,
a vine, Alyxia olivaeformis, of Hawaii, having small yellowish flowers and fragrant foliage: a traditional lei plant of Hawaii.
- scherm
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noun,
(in South Africa) a hut, screen, or shelter constructed from branches and canvas, scraped animal hides, or the like.
- shamir
-
noun,
Yitzhak [yits-hahk] /yɪtsˈhɑk/ (Show IPA), 1915–2012, Israeli political leader: prime minister 1986–92.
- schema
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noun,
a diagram, plan, or scheme. Synonyms: outline, framework, model.
- hedral
-
- scaler
-
noun,
a person or thing that scales.
- scaled
-
noun,
Zoology.
one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins.
one of the hard, bony or dentinal plates, either flat or denticulate, forming the covering of certain other animals, as fishes.
- malice
-
noun,
desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness:
- ideals
-
noun,
a conception of something in its perfection.
- Harlem
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noun,
a section of New York City, in the NE part of Manhattan.
- harems
-
noun,
the part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for the residence of women.
- Herald
-
noun,
(formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
- archil
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noun,
orchil.
- Sheila
-
noun,
a girl or young woman.
- amides
-
noun,
a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH 2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH 2 .
- Machel
-
noun,
Samora Moisés [suh-mawr-uh moi-zes] /səˈmɔr ə mɔɪˈzɛs/ (Show IPA), 1933–86, Mozambique political leader: president 1975–86.
- serial
-
noun,
anything published, broadcast, etc., in short installments at regular intervals, as a novel appearing in successive issues of a magazine.
- alcids
-
noun,
a bird of the family Alcidae.
- macles
-
noun,
chiastolite.
- madres
-
noun,
mother1 .
- hiemal
-
adjective,
of or relating to winter; wintry.
- amices
-
noun,
an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
- Mahdis
-
noun,
the Muslim messiah, an expected spiritual and temporal ruler destined to establish a reign of righteousness throughout the world.
- Mahler
-
noun,
Gustav [goo s-tahf] /ˈgʊs tɑf/ (Show IPA), 1860–1911, Austrian composer and conductor, born in Bohemia.
- Archie
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Archibald.
- Sedrah
-
noun,
Sidrah.
- Maced.
-
- search
-
noun,
the act of searching; careful examination or investigation:
an instance of this:
- alchem
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- herdic
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noun,
a low-hung carriage with two or four wheels, having the entrance at the back and the seats at the sides.
- March.
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- arched
-
noun,
Architecture.
a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening.
an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch.
a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway.
the curved head of an opening, as a doorway.
- Arches
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noun,
Architecture.
a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening.
an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch.
a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway.
the curved head of an opening, as a doorway.
- archi-
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- Marcel
-
noun,
a marcelling.
- marled
-
noun,
Geology. a friable earthy deposit consisting of clay and calcium carbonate, used especially as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
- sailer
-
noun,
a vessel propelled by a sail or sails.
- MArchE
-
noun,
The, a region in central Italy, bordering the Adriatic. 3743 sq. mi. (9695 sq. km).
- idlers
-
noun,
a person who passes time in a lazy or unproductive way.
- Calder
-
noun,
Alexander, 1898–1976, U.S. sculptor; originator of mobiles.
- haired
-
adjective,
having hair of a specified kind (usually used in combination):
- cahier
-
noun,
Bookbinding. a number of sheets of paper or leaves of a book placed together, as for binding.
- cairds
-
noun,
a traveling tinker, especially a gypsy.
- halers
-
noun,
heller2 (def 1).
- camise
-
noun,
a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves.
- cadres
-
noun,
Military. the key group of officers and enlisted personnel necessary to establish and train a new military unit.
- halide
-
noun,
a chemical compound in which one of the elements is a halogen.
- Marcie
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Marcia.
- dices
-
Idioms,
no dice, Informal. of no use or help; ineffective.
- dich-
-
- laces
-
noun,
a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
- miser
-
noun,
a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
- diam.
-
- Medic
-
noun,
a member of a military medical corps; corpsman.
- dials
-
noun,
a plate, disk, face, or other surface containing markings or figures upon which the time of day is indicated by hands, pointers, or shadows, as of a clock or sundial.
- Herma
-
noun,
herm.
- dial.
-
- Lares
-
noun,
(initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
- lards
-
noun,
the rendered fat of hogs, especially the internal fat of the abdomen.
- marse
-
noun,
(used chiefly in representation of southern black speech) master.
- herms
-
noun,
a monument consisting of a four-sided shaft tapering inward from top to bottom and bearing a head or bust; those of Hermes usually had an erect penis, which passersby stroked for luck.
- mires
-
noun,
a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
- misce
-
verb,
(in prescriptions) mix.
- Dirae
-
plural noun,
the Furies. See fury (def 3).
- maile
-
noun,
a vine, Alyxia olivaeformis, of Hawaii, having small yellowish flowers and fragrant foliage: a traditional lei plant of Hawaii.
- MASER
-
noun,
a device for amplifying electromagnetic waves by stimulated emission of radiation.
- ihram
-
noun,
the dress worn by male Muslims on their pilgrimage to Mecca, consisting of two white cotton cloths, one worn round the waist, the other over the left shoulder.
- dirls
-
verb (used without object),
to vibrate; shake.
- herds
-
noun,
a number of animals kept, feeding, or traveling together; drove; flock:
- herls
-
noun,
a barb of a feather, used especially in dressing anglers' flies.
- masc.
-
- Dirac
-
noun,
Paul Adrien Maurice, 1902–84, British physicist, in the U.S. after 1971: Nobel Prize 1933.
- Diels
-
noun,
Otto [ot-oh;; German awt-oh] /ˈɒt oʊ;; German ˈɔt oʊ/ (Show IPA), 1876–1954, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1950.
- LASER
-
noun,
a device that produces a nearly parallel, nearly monochromatic, and coherent beam of light by exciting atoms to a higher energy level and causing them to radiate their energy in phase.
- maids
-
noun,
a female servant.
- dimer
-
noun,
a molecule composed of two identical, simpler molecules.
- Marsh
-
noun,
a tract of low wet land, often treeless and periodically inundated, generally characterized by a growth of grasses, sedges, cattails, and rushes.
- Laris
-
noun,
an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
- marls
-
noun,
Geology. a friable earthy deposit consisting of clay and calcium carbonate, used especially as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
- misc.
-
- liers
-
noun,
a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
- derms
-
noun,
a navigational device for making a nearby object conspicuous on a radarscope.
- dhals
-
noun,
dal.
- Delia
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Cordelia.
- macle
-
noun,
chiastolite.
- machs
-
noun,
a number indicating the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound in the medium through which the object is moving. Abbreviation: M.
- demi-
-
- MSChE
-
- Maris
-
noun,
Roger (Eugene) 1934–85, U.S. baseball player.
- delis
-
noun,
a delicatessen.
- Delhi
-
noun,
a union territory in N India. 574 sq. mi. (1487 sq. km).
- haem-
-
- mache
-
noun,
corn salad.
- deism
-
noun,
belief in the existence of a God on the evidence of reason and nature only, with rejection of supernatural revelation (distinguished from theism).
- mach.
-
- Laird
-
noun,
a landed proprietor.
- deils
-
noun,
devil.
- maces
-
noun,
a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
- macer
-
noun,
macebearer.
- 2,4-d
-
noun,
a white to yellow, crystalline powder, C 8 H 6 O 3 Cl 2 , slightly soluble in water: used for killing weeds.
- lames
-
noun,
Slang. a person who is out of touch with modern fads or trends, especially one who is unsophisticated.
- Mahdi
-
noun,
the Muslim messiah, an expected spiritual and temporal ruler destined to establish a reign of righteousness throughout the world.
- Hilda
-
noun,
a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “maid of battle.”.
- desc.
-
- disc.
-
- haler
-
noun,
heller2 (def 1).
- hides
-
noun,
British. a place of concealment for hunting or observing wildlife; hunting blind.
- Hades
-
noun,
Classical Mythology.
the underworld inhabited by departed souls.
the god ruling the underworld; Pluto.
- hier-
-
- Hiram
-
noun,
a king of Tyre in the 10th century b.c. I Kings 5.
- laics
-
noun,
one of the laity.
- derma
-
noun,
Anatomy, Zoology. dermis.
- lades
-
verb (used with object),
to put (something) on or in, as a burden, load, or cargo; load.
- derm-
-
- HIRES
-
noun,
the act of hiring.
- madre
-
noun,
mother1 .
- Marie
-
noun,
(Marie Alexandra Victoria of Saxe-Coburg) 1875–1938, queen of Romania 1914–27.
- larch
-
noun,
any coniferous tree of the genus Larix, yielding a tough durable wood.
- Icel.
-
- disme
-
noun,
a former coin of the U.S., equal to 10 cents, issued in 1792: early form of the dime.
- miler
-
noun,
a participant in a one-mile race.
- hears
-
verb (used with object),
to perceive by the ear:
- idler
-
noun,
a person who passes time in a lazy or unproductive way.
- malic
-
adjective,
pertaining to or derived from apples.
- male-
-
- heads
-
noun,
the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the trunk by the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
- Hamer
-
noun,
Fannie Lou, 1917–77, U.S. civil rights activist.
- heals
-
verb (used with object),
to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
- Liard
-
noun,
a former silver coin of France, the fourth part of a sol, issued from the 15th century to 1793 and made from copper after 1650.
- Merci
-
interjection,
thank you.
- mairs
-
adjective, noun, adverb,
more.
- helas
-
interjection,
alas!
- mails
-
noun,
letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
- heli-
-
- lehrs
-
noun,
an oven used to anneal glass.
- ideal
-
noun,
a conception of something in its perfection.
- liras
-
noun,
a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
- Elisa
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
- merch
-
noun,
merchandise, especially as marketed to a particular fan base:
- Lehar
-
noun,
Franz [frahnts] /frɑnts/ (Show IPA), 1870–1948, Hungarian composer of operettas.
- hames
-
noun,
either of two curved pieces lying upon the collar in the harness of an animal, to which the traces are fastened.
- LIDAR
-
noun,
a device similar to radar in principle and operation but using infrared laser light instead of radio waves and capable of detecting particles, distant objects, and varying physical conditions in the atmosphere.
- limas
-
noun,
a word used in communications to represent the letter L.
- hards
-
noun,
Nautical. a firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.
- Elias
-
noun,
Douay Bible. Elijah (def 1).
- harem
-
noun,
the part of a Muslim palace or house reserved for the residence of women.
- ileac
-
adjective,
of or relating to the ileum.
- Harim
-
noun,
harem.
- Merca
-
noun,
a city in S Somalia.
- irade
-
noun,
a decree of a Muslim ruler.
- Melas
-
noun,
a religious fair, especially one held in connection with a festival.
- melds
-
noun,
the act of melding.
- Melia
-
- Harms
-
noun,
physical injury or mental damage; hurt:
- Hasid
-
noun,
a member of a sect founded in Poland in the 18th century by Baal Shem-Tov and characterized by its emphasis on mysticism, prayer, ritual strictness, religious zeal, and joy.
Compare Mitnagged.
- melic
-
adjective,
intended to be sung.
- Media
-
noun,
a plural of medium.
- medal
-
noun,
a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like:
- Leach
-
noun,
the act or process of leaching.
- ERISA
-
noun,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
- micra
-
noun,
a plural of micron.
- Meads
-
noun,
an alcoholic liquor made by fermenting honey and water.
- Islam
-
noun,
the religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Koran, the basic principle of which is absolute submission to a unique and personal god, Allah.
- ERICA
-
noun,
any of numerous low-growing evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Erica, of the heath family, including several species of heather.
- drail
-
noun,
a hook with a lead-covered shank used in trolling.
- lears
-
noun,
learning; instruction; lesson.
- McRae
-
noun,
Carmen, 1920–94, U.S. jazz singer and songwriter.
- leash
-
noun,
a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
- MIDAS
-
noun,
Classical Mythology. a Phrygian king, son of Gordius, who was given by Dionysus the power of turning whatever he touched into gold.
- halms
-
noun,
haulm.
- marcs
-
noun,
the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
- milch
-
adjective,
(of a domestic animal) yielding milk; kept or suitable for milk production.
- idles
-
noun,
the state or quality of being idle.
- hales
-
noun,
(in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
- leads
-
noun,
the first or foremost place; position in advance of others:
- emirs
-
noun,
a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
- Mears
-
noun,
mere3 .
- EMAIL
-
noun,
a system for sending messages from one individual to another via telecommunications links between computers or terminals using dedicated software:
- lm-hr
-
- mesic
-
adjective,
of, relating to, or adapted to an environment having a balanced supply of moisture.
- Helms
-
noun,
Nautical.
a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
the entire steering apparatus of a ship.
the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned:
- Micah
-
noun,
a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
- micas
-
noun,
any member of a group of minerals, hydrous silicates of aluminum with other bases, chiefly potassium, magnesium, iron, and lithium, that separate readily into thin, tough, often transparent, and usually elastic laminae; isinglass.
- Mich.
-
- mech.
-
- hema-
-
- drams
-
noun,
Measurements.
a unit of apothecaries' weight, equal to 60 grains, or 1/8 (0.125) ounce (3.89 grams).
1/16 (0.0625) ounce, avoirdupois weight (27.34 grains; 1.77 grams). Abbreviation: dr., dr.
- hemal
-
adjective,
Also, hematal. of or relating to the blood or blood vessels.
- dries
-
noun,
a plural of dry.
- hemi-
-
- hails
-
noun,
a shout or call to attract attention:
- Dream
-
noun,
a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
- Miche
-
verb (used without object),
to lurk out of sight.
- hemic
-
adjective,
hematic.
- hemia
-
- lamed
-
noun,
the 12th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Selma
-
noun,
a city in central Alabama, on the Alabama River.
- rimes
-
noun,
Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object.
Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
- Celia
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Cecilia.
- Shema
-
noun,
a liturgical prayer, prominent in Jewish history and tradition, that is recited daily at the morning and evening services and expresses the Jewish people's ardent faith in and love of God.
- ceils
-
verb (used with object),
to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
- Shear
-
noun,
Usually, shears. (sometimes used with a singular verb)
scissors of large size (usually used with pair of).
any of various other cutting implements or machines having two blades that resemble or suggest those of scissors.
- riels
-
noun,
a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
- cedis
-
noun,
a paper money and monetary unit of Ghana, equal to 100 pesewas.
- Cedar
-
noun,
any of several Old World, coniferous trees of the genus Cedrus, having wide, spreading branches.
Compare cedar of Lebanon.
- riles
-
verb (used with object),
to irritate or vex.
- Shari
-
noun,
Also, Chari. a river in N central Africa, flowing NW from the Central African Republic into Lake Chad. 1400 miles (2254 km) long.
- Rimas
-
noun,
a female given name.
- share
-
noun,
the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
- Aides
-
noun,
nurse's aide.
- carse
-
noun,
bottom land.
- Carme
-
noun,
a small natural satellite of the planet Jupiter.
- carls
-
noun,
Scot.
a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer.
a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
- shard
-
noun,
a fragment, especially of broken earthenware.
- Carie
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Caroline.
- cares
-
noun,
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
- cards
-
noun,
a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder:
- Card.
-
- aisle
-
noun,
a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like.
- camis
-
noun,
camisole (def 1).
- sherd
-
noun,
shard.
- rides
-
noun,
a journey or excursion on a horse, camel, etc., or on or in a vehicle.
- cames
-
noun,
a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
- Chard
-
noun,
a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.
- rials
-
noun,
a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
- chem.
-
- chela
-
noun,
the pincerlike organ or claw terminating certain limbs of crustaceans and arachnids.
- chasm
-
noun,
a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge.
- Chase
-
noun,
the act of chasing; pursuit:
- chars
-
noun,
a charred material or surface.
- Aesir
-
noun,
the principal race of gods, led by Odin and living at Asgard.
- Shire
-
noun,
one of the counties of Great Britain.
- amide
-
noun,
a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH 2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH 2 .
- Chari
-
noun,
Shari.
- char-
-
- shied
-
noun,
a sudden start aside, as in fear.
- chams
-
noun,
khan1 .
- Chald
-
- rices
-
noun,
the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
- chais
-
noun,
a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
- chair
-
noun,
a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
- shier
-
noun,
a horse having a tendency to shy.
- chads
-
noun,
a small paper disk or square formed when a hole is punched in a punch card or paper tape.
- shiel
-
noun,
shieling.
- ceria
-
noun,
a white-to-yellow, heavy powder, cerium dioxide, CeO 2 , usually derived from cerium nitrate by decomposition with heat: used chiefly in ceramics, glass polishing, and decolorizing.
- ceras
-
noun,
(in prescriptions) wax.
- Ceram
-
noun,
an island of the Moluccas in Indonesia, W of New Guinea. 7191 sq. mi. (18,625 sq. km).
- sadhe
-
noun,
the 18th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Camel
-
noun,
either of two large, humped, ruminant quadrupeds of the genus Camelus, of the Old World.
Compare Bactrian camel, dromedary.
- chias
-
noun,
a plant, Salvia columbariae, of the mint family, native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having mostly basal, oblong leaves and small blue flowers: the seeds are used as food and as the source of a beverage.
- scrim
-
noun,
a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
- semih
-
- ASDIC
-
noun,
sonar.
- AMEDS
-
- armed
-
noun,
Usually, arms. weapons, especially firearms.
- Arles
-
noun,
a city in SE France, on the Rhone River: Roman ruins.
- arise
-
verb (used without object),
to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise:
- arils
-
noun,
a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
- SCRAM
-
noun,
the rapid shutdown of a nuclear reactor in an emergency.
- Aries
-
noun,
Astronomy. the Ram, a zodiacal constellation between Pisces and Taurus.
- Ariel
-
noun,
a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.
- Amer.
-
- serac
-
noun,
a large irregularity of glacial ice, as a pinnacle found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
- arche
-
- Archd
-
- Arch.
-
- arces
-
noun,
a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
- semi-
-
- AMICE
-
noun,
an oblong vestment, usually of white linen, worn about the neck and shoulders and partly under the alb.
- Amish
-
noun,
the Amish people.
- amirs
-
noun,
emir.
- Selah
-
noun,
an expression occurring frequently in the Psalms, thought to be a liturgical or musical direction, probably a direction by the leader to raise the voice or perhaps an indication of a pause.
- amid-
-
- scare
-
noun,
a sudden fright or alarm, especially with little or no reason.
- Asher
-
noun,
a son of Jacob and Zilpah. Gen. 30:12–13.
- Sadie
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Sara or Sarah.
- salmi
-
noun,
a ragout of partially cooked game, as pheasant or woodcock, stewed in wine and butter.
- saice
-
noun,
syce.
- calms
-
noun,
freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
- shame
-
noun,
the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another:
- Caird
-
noun,
a traveling tinker, especially a gypsy.
- caids
-
noun,
(in North Africa) a Muslim tribal chief, judge, or senior official.
- Salem
-
noun,
a seaport in NE Massachusetts: founded 1626; execution of persons accused of being witches 1692; home of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
- cadre
-
noun,
Military. the key group of officers and enlisted personnel necessary to establish and train a new military unit.
- cadis
-
noun,
qadi.
- Salic
-
adjective,
of or relating to the Salian Franks.
- Cades
-
noun,
a juniper, Juniperus oxycedrus, of the Mediterranean area, whose wood on destructive distillation yields an oily liquid (oil of cade) used in treating skin diseases.
- alcid
-
noun,
a bird of the family Alcidae.
- aside
-
noun,
a part of an actor's lines supposedly not heard by others on the stage and intended only for the audience.
- shale
-
noun,
a rock of fissile or laminated structure formed by the consolidation of clay or argillaceous material.
- shade
-
noun,
the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
- alecs
-
noun,
a herring.
- sarc-
-
- Seric
-
- Alice
-
noun,
a city in S Texas.
- seral
-
adjective,
of or relating to a sere.
- almes
-
noun,
almah.
- scald
-
noun,
a burn caused by the action of hot liquid or steam.
- scale
-
noun,
Zoology.
one of the thin, flat, horny plates forming the covering of certain animals, as snakes, lizards, and pangolins.
one of the hard, bony or dentinal plates, either flat or denticulate, forming the covering of certain other animals, as fishes.
- serai
-
noun,
(in Eastern countries) a caravansary.
- aeri-
-
- charm
-
noun,
a power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty:
- shred
-
noun,
a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip.
- slime
-
noun,
thin, glutinous mud.
- crash
-
noun,
a sudden loud noise, as of something being violently smashed or struck:
- crams
-
noun,
Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
- reals
-
noun,
real number.
- Cmdr.
-
- reams
-
noun,
a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
- clime
-
noun,
climate.
- rails
-
noun,
a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
- redia
-
noun,
a cylindrical larval stage of some trematodes, produced by a sporocyst and giving rise to daughter rediae or to cercariae.
- slier
-
adjective,
a comparative of sly.
- raids
-
noun,
a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed:
- Smail
-
noun,
snail mail.
- clear
-
noun,
a clear or unobstructed space.
- acmes
-
noun,
the highest point; summit; peak:
- Sidra
-
noun,
Gulf of, an inlet of the Mediterranean, on the N coast of Libya.
- clash
-
noun,
a loud, harsh noise, as of a collision:
- acred
-
adjective,
owning many acres of land; landed.
- cream
-
noun,
the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized.
- chide
-
verb (used with object),
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach:
- Clare
-
noun,
a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1231 sq. mi. (3190 sq. km). County seat: Ennis.
- acids
-
noun,
Chemistry. a compound usually having a sour taste and capable of neutralizing alkalis and reddening blue litmus paper, containing hydrogen that can be replaced by a metal or an electropositive group to form a salt, or containing an atom that can accept a pair of electrons from a base. Acids are proton donors that yield hydronium ions in water solution, or electron-pair acceptors that combine with electron-pair donors or bases.
- Rashi
-
noun,
(Solomon ben Isaac) 1040–1105, French Hebrew scholar.
- ramie
-
noun,
an Asian shrub, Boehmeria nivea, of the nettle family, yielding a fiber used especially in making textiles.
- reach
-
noun,
an act or instance of reaching:
- daces
-
noun,
a small, freshwater cyprinoid fish, Leuciscus leuciscus, of Europe, having a stout, fusiform body.
- reads
-
noun,
an act or instance of reading:
- Dache
-
noun,
Lilly, 1914?–1989, U.S. hat designer, born in France.
- rales
-
noun,
an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
- slice
-
noun,
a thin, flat piece cut from something:
- realm
-
noun,
a royal domain; kingdom:
- crime
-
noun,
an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
- crim.
-
- raise
-
noun,
an increase in amount, as of wages:
- Crile
-
noun,
George Washington, 1864–1943, U.S. surgeon.
- cries
-
noun,
the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
- cried
-
noun,
the act or sound of crying; any loud utterance or exclamation; a shout, scream, or wail.
- simar
-
noun,
Also, cymar. a loose, lightweight jacket or robe for women, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- clase
-
- dames
-
noun,
(initial capital letter)
the official title of a female member of the Order of the British Empire, equivalent to that of a knight.
the official title of the wife of a knight or baronet.
- smear
-
noun,
an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance, especially a dab of such a substance.
- rheas
-
noun,
the ramie plant or fiber.
- Adler
-
noun,
Alfred, 1870–1937, Austrian psychiatrist and psychologist.
- races
-
noun,
a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
- smile
-
noun,
the act or an instance of smiling; a smiling expression of the face.
- dears
-
noun,
a person who is good, kind, or generous:
- deca-
-
- Chris
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Christopher.
- rheda
-
noun,
(in ancient Rome) a four-wheeled traveling carriage.
- cider
-
noun,
the juice pressed from apples (or formerly from some other fruit) used for drinking, either before fermentation (sweet cider) or after fermentation (hard cider) or for making applejack, vinegar, etc.
- 30-30
-
- decal
-
noun,
a specially prepared paper bearing a picture or design for transfer to wood, metal, glass, etc.
- deci-
-
- decl.
-
- chime
-
noun,
an apparatus for striking a bell so as to produce a musical sound, as one at the front door of a house by which visitors announce their presence.
- Chile
-
noun,
chili.
- Child
-
noun,
a person between birth and full growth; a boy or girl:
- Dares
-
noun,
an act of daring or defiance; challenge.
- cidal
-
- relic
-
noun,
a surviving memorial of something past.
- cires
-
noun,
a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
- clads
-
verb,
a simple past tense and past participle of clothe.
- clade
-
noun,
a taxonomic group of organisms classified together on the basis of homologous features traced to a common ancestor.
- Clair
-
noun,
René [ruh-ney] /rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.
- Reims
-
noun,
a city in NE France: cathedral; unconditional surrender of Germany May 7, 1945.
- claim
-
noun,
a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right:
- sidle
-
noun,
a sidling movement.
- dashi
-
noun,
a clear fish and kelp broth, used in Japanese cookery.
- acrid
-
adjective,
sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.:
- Reich
-
noun,
(with reference to Germany) empire; realm; nation.
- deals
-
noun,
a business transaction:
- daric
-
noun,
a gold coin and monetary unit of ancient Persia.
- SLIC
-
- Seri
-
noun,
a member of an American Indian people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.
- MAEd
-
- SLED
-
noun,
a small vehicle consisting of a platform mounted on runners for use in traveling over snow or ice.
- SRAM
-
- LARC
-
noun,
long-acting reversible contraceptive (or contraception):
- Sem.
-
- maes
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Mary.
- Sera
-
noun,
a plural of serum.
- macs
-
noun,
fellow; bud (a familiar term of address to a man or boy whose name is not known to the speaker).
- mads
-
noun,
an angry or ill-tempered period, mood, or spell:
- Sra.
-
- made
-
noun,
the style or manner in which something is made; form; build.
- lard
-
noun,
the rendered fat of hogs, especially the internal fat of the abdomen.
- lams
-
noun,
a hasty escape; flight.
- SLIM
-
noun,
a garment size meant for a thin person.
- Mael
-
noun,
a son of Ronan, unjustly killed by him.
- Lari
-
noun,
an aluminum coin and monetary unit of the Maldives, the 100th part of a rupee.
- M-14
-
noun,
a fully automatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber rifle developed from the M-1: replaced the M-1 as the standard U.S. Army combat rifle.
- sld.
-
- side
-
noun,
one of the surfaces forming the outside of or bounding a thing, or one of the lines bounding a geometric figure.
- Shem
-
noun,
the eldest of the three sons of Noah. Gen. 10:21.
- lier
-
noun,
a person or thing that lies, as in wait or in ambush.
- Lech
-
noun,
a lecherous desire or craving.
- lied
-
noun,
a typically 19th-century German art song characterized by the setting of a poetic text in either strophic or through-composed style and the treatment of the piano and voice in equal artistic partnership:
- Leda
-
noun,
Classical Mythology. the mother, by her husband Tyndareus, of Castor and Clytemnestra and, by Zeus in the form of a swan, of Pollux and Helen.
- leds
-
noun,
light-emitting diode: a semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current and is used in electronic displays, indoor and outdoor lighting, etc.
- shim
-
noun,
a thin slip or wedge of metal, wood, etc., for driving into crevices, as between machine parts to compensate for wear, or beneath bedplates, large stones, etc., to level them.
- Lehr
-
noun,
an oven used to anneal glass.
- Leis
-
noun,
(in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
- lime
-
noun,
Also called burnt lime, calcium oxide, caustic lime, calx, quicklime. a white or grayish-white, odorless, lumpy, very slightly water-soluble solid, CaO, that when combined with water forms calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) obtained from calcium carbonate, limestone, or oyster shells: used chiefly in mortars, plasters, and cements, in bleaching powder, and in the manufacture of steel, paper, glass, and various chemicals of calcium.
- sice
-
noun,
syce.
- liar
-
noun,
a person who tells lies.
- shr.
-
- lich
-
noun,
the body; the trunk.
- SIAM
-
noun,
former name of Thailand (def 1).
- sial
-
noun,
the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust.
- lice
-
noun,
plural of louse.
- Lias
-
noun,
Leah (def 1).
- Lima
-
noun,
a word used in communications to represent the letter L.
- LEAS
-
noun,
a tract of open ground, especially grassland; meadow.
- shad
-
noun,
a deep-bodied herring, Alosa sapidissima, of Europe and North America, that migrates up streams to spawn, used for food.
- lea.
-
- SLAM
-
noun,
a violent and noisy closing, dashing, or impact.
- Sham
-
noun,
something that is not what it purports to be; a spurious imitation; fraud or hoax.
- Lars
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Lawrence.
- lase
-
verb (used without object),
to give off coherent light, as in a laser.
- sire
-
noun,
the male parent of a quadruped.
- Lash
-
noun,
the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
- Mace
-
noun,
a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
- Mac-
-
- M-16
-
noun,
a lightweight, fully automatic rifle shooting a small-caliber bullet at an extremely high velocity: a U.S. Army combat weapon for mobile units and jungle fighting.
- Shea
-
noun,
shea tree.
- med.
-
- Lead
-
noun,
the first or foremost place; position in advance of others:
- Sima
-
noun,
an assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and magnesium, that constitutes the lower layer of the earth's crust and is found beneath the ocean floors and the sial of continents.
- Lise
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
- Leah
-
noun,
the first wife of Jacob. Gen. 29:23–26.
- LISA
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
- sild
-
noun,
(in Scandinavia) any of numerous species of herring.
- Lear
-
noun,
learning; instruction; lesson.
- Lira
-
noun,
a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
- MSIE
-
- Sadi
-
noun,
sadhe.
- maid
-
noun,
a female servant.
- rems
-
noun,
the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
- Mile
-
noun,
Also called statute mile. a unit of distance on land in English-speaking countries equal to 5280 feet, or 1760 yards (1.609 kilometers).
- mild
-
noun,
British. beer that has a blander taste than bitter.
- mil.
-
- mids
-
noun,
Archaic. the middle.
- reds
-
noun,
any of various colors resembling the color of blood; the primary color at one extreme end of the visible spectrum, an effect of light with a wavelength between 610 and 780 nanometers.
- Mid.
-
- Reid
-
noun,
Sir George Huston, 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1904–05.
- Reis
-
plural noun,
a former money of account of Portugal and Brazil.
- rel.
-
- MICE
-
noun,
plural of mouse.
- mica
-
noun,
any member of a group of minerals, hydrous silicates of aluminum with other bases, chiefly potassium, magnesium, iron, and lithium, that separate readily into thin, tough, often transparent, and usually elastic laminae; isinglass.
- ream
-
noun,
a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream)
- Mic.
-
- mias
-
plural,
missing in action.
- resh
-
noun,
the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Rhea
-
noun,
the ramie plant or fiber.
- mesh
-
noun,
any knit, woven, or knotted fabric of open texture.
- mesa
-
noun,
a land formation, less extensive than a plateau, having steep walls and a relatively flat top and common in arid and semiarid parts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
- mes-
-
- MERS
-
noun,
Middle East(ern) Respiratory Syndrome: an often fatal respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus similar to the SARS virus and characterized by fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.
- rial
-
noun,
a silver or cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars.
- Merc
-
noun,
a mercenary soldier.
- mels
-
noun,
honey.
- recs
-
noun,
recreation.
- MILR
-
- MELD
-
noun,
the act of melding.
- Rais
-
noun,
Gilles de, Retz, Gilles de Laval, Baron de.
- MSHA
-
- msec
-
- RACE
-
noun,
a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
- MSCE
-
- MScD
-
- RADM
-
- rads
-
noun,
a standard unit of absorbed dose of radiation equal to 0.01 gray2 .
- RAID
-
noun,
a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed:
- rail
-
noun,
a bar of wood or metal fixed horizontally for any of various purposes, as for a support, barrier, fence, or railing.
- MSAE
-
- Mrs.
-
plural,
a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman:
- rale
-
noun,
an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs.
- mils
-
noun,
a unit of length equal to 0.001 of an inch (0.0254 mm), used in measuring the diameter of wires.
- rami
-
noun,
plural of ramus.
- rase
-
verb (used with object),
raze.
- rash
-
noun,
an eruption or efflorescence on the skin.
- mise
-
noun,
a settlement or agreement.
- rcd.
-
- RdAc
-
- Read
-
noun,
an act or instance of reading:
- mis-
-
- real
-
noun,
real number.
- mire
-
noun,
a tract or area of wet, swampy ground; bog; marsh.
- Mira
-
noun,
Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
- RIAS
-
noun,
a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
- Mela
-
noun,
a religious fair, especially one held in connection with a festival.
- sech
-
- mal-
-
- same
-
Idioms,
all the same,
notwithstanding; nevertheless:
of no difference; immaterial:
- Sami
-
noun,
Lapp.
- MARC
-
noun,
the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
- Saml
-
- Mar.
-
- MALS
-
- Sard
-
noun,
a reddish-brown chalcedony, used as a gem.
- Sari
-
noun,
a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
- SCAD
-
noun,
any carangid fish of the genus Decapterus, inhabiting tropical and subtropical shore waters.
- Mali
-
noun,
Republic of, a republic in W Africa: formerly a territory of France; gained independence 1960. 463,500 sq. mi. (120,000 sq. km). Capital: Bamako.
- MALD
-
- scam
-
noun,
a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
- Sale
-
noun,
the act of selling.
- scar
-
noun,
a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
- Mair
-
adjective, noun, adverb,
more.
- sch.
-
- sci.
-
- scil
-
- scr.
-
- seal
-
noun,
an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
- seam
-
noun,
the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
- sear
-
noun,
a mark or scar made by searing.
- sec.
-
- mail
-
noun,
letters, packages, etc., that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system:
- Sam.
-
- sail
-
noun,
an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
- Meir
-
noun,
Golda [gohl-duh] /ˈgoʊl də/ (Show IPA), (Goldie Mabovitch; Goldie Myerson) 1898–1978, Israeli political leader, born in Russia: prime minister 1969–74.
- MDES
-
- Rice
-
noun,
the starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in warm climates and used for food.
- Rich
-
noun,
(used with a plural verb) rich persons collectively (usually preceded by the):
- Rida
-
- ride
-
noun,
a journey or excursion on a horse, camel, etc., or on or in a vehicle.
- meas
-
- mear
-
noun,
mere3 .
- rids
-
verb,
a simple past tense and past participle of ride.
- meal
-
noun,
the food served and eaten especially at one of the customary, regular occasions for taking food during the day, as breakfast, lunch, or supper.
- Mead
-
noun,
an alcoholic liquor made by fermenting honey and water.
- mdse
-
- Riel
-
noun,
a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
- rile
-
verb (used with object),
to irritate or vex.
- said
-
noun,
sayyid.
- Rima
-
noun,
a female given name.
- MASH
-
noun,
a soft, pulpy mass.
- rime
-
noun,
Also called rime ice. an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, caused by the rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on impact with an object.
Compare frost (def 3), glaze (def 17).
- RISC
-
noun,
reduced instruction set computer: a computer whose central processing unit recognizes a relatively small number of instructions, which it can execute very rapidly.
- MARS
-
noun,
the ancient Roman god of war and agriculture, identified with the Greek god Ares.
- Marl
-
noun,
Geology. a friable earthy deposit consisting of clay and calcium carbonate, used especially as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
- Rise
-
noun,
an act or instance of rising.
- Sade
-
noun,
Donatien Alphonse François [daw-na-syan al-fawns frahn-swa] /dɔ naˈsyɛ̃ alˈfɔ̃s frɑ̃ˈswa/ (Show IPA), Comte de (Marquis de Sade) 1740–1814, French soldier and novelist, notorious for his paraphilia.
- Mari
-
noun,
a member of a Uralic people living in scattered communities north of Cheboksary and Kazan in European Russia, mainly in the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
- Mare
-
noun,
a fully mature female horse or other equine animal.
- MSHE
-
- rad.
-
- 1080
-
- lame
-
noun,
Slang. a person who is out of touch with modern fads or trends, especially one who is unsophisticated.
- Dash
-
noun,
a small quantity of anything thrown into or mixed with something else:
- Dale
-
noun,
a valley, especially a broad valley.
- Dali
-
noun,
Salvador [sal-vuh-dawr;; Spanish sahl-vah-th awr] /ˈsæl vəˌdɔr;; Spanish ˌsɑl vɑˈðɔr/ (Show IPA), 1904–89, Spanish painter and illustrator.
- dals
-
noun,
a sauce made from lentils and spices, usually served with rice.
- Dame
-
noun,
(initial capital letter)
the official title of a female member of the Order of the British Empire, equivalent to that of a knight.
the official title of the wife of a knight or baronet.
- Dare
-
noun,
an act of daring or defiance; challenge.
- Dari
-
noun,
a form of Persian, spoken in Afghanistan.
- DChE
-
- dahs
-
noun,
an echoic word, the referent of which is a tone interval approximately three times the length of the dot, used to designate the dash of Morse code, International Morse code, etc.
- deal
-
noun,
a business transaction:
- DEAR
-
noun,
a person who is good, kind, or generous:
- Dec.
-
- deil
-
noun,
devil.
- Del.
-
- deli
-
noun,
a delicatessen.
- Lam.
-
- DAIS
-
noun,
a raised platform, as at the front of a room, for a lectern, throne, seats of honor, etc.
- Dace
-
noun,
a small, freshwater cyprinoid fish, Leuciscus leuciscus, of Europe, having a stout, fusiform body.
- der.
-
- cire
-
noun,
a brilliant, highly glazed surface produced on fabrics by subjecting them to a wax, heat, and calendering treatment.
- chis
-
noun,
the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
- chm.
-
- Chr.
-
- chs.
-
- cide
-
- cir.
-
- cis-
-
- Cres
-
- clad
-
verb,
a simple past tense and past participle of clothe.
- clam
-
noun,
any of various bivalve mollusks, especially certain edible species.
Compare quahog, soft-shell clam.
- clar
-
- Clea
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Cleopatra.
- Clem
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Clement.
- cml.
-
- CRAM
-
noun,
Informal. the act of cramming for an examination.
- Dem.
-
- dhal
-
noun,
dal.
- Cher
-
noun,
a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 miles (355 km) long.
- Elis
-
noun,
an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
- edhs
-
noun,
eth.
- Elam
-
noun,
an ancient kingdom E of Babylonia and N of the Persian Gulf. Capital: Susa.
- ELAS
-
- elds
-
noun,
age.
- elhi
-
adjective,
elementary and high-school:
- Elia
-
noun,
the pen name of Charles Lamb.
- elms
-
noun,
any tree of the genus Ulmus, as U. procera (English elm) characterized by the gradually spreading columnar manner of growth of its branches.
Compare American elm, elm family.
- ears
-
noun,
the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
- Elsa
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
- emia
-
- emic
-
adjective,
pertaining to or being a significant unit that functions in contrast with other units in a language or other system of behavior.
- Emil
-
noun,
a male given name: from Latin Aemilius, a family name.
- emir
-
noun,
a chieftain, prince, commander, or head of state in some Islamic countries.
- Eric
-
noun,
Eric the Red.
- Eris
-
noun,
the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.
- Edam
-
noun,
a mild, hard, yellow cheese, produced in a round shape and coated with red wax.
- Earl
-
noun,
a British nobleman of a rank below that of marquis and above that of viscount: called count for a time after the Norman conquest. The wife of an earl is a countess.
- dia-
-
- dir.
-
- DIAS
-
noun,
Bartholomeu [bahr-too-loo-me-oo] /ˌbɑr tʊ lʊˈmɛ ʊ/ (Show IPA), c1450–1500, Portuguese navigator: discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope.
- Dice
-
noun,
Machinery.
any of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or a stamping or forging machine.
a hollow device of steel, often composed of several pieces to be fitted into a stock, for cutting the threads of bolts or the like.
one of the separate pieces of such a device.
a steel block or plate with small conical holes through which wire, plastic rods, etc., are drawn.
- diel
-
adjective,
of or relating to a 24-hour period, especially a regular daily cycle, as of the physiology or behavior of an organism.
- Dies
-
noun,
Martin, 1901–72, U.S. politician.
- dim.
-
- dime
-
noun,
a cupronickel-clad coin of the U.S. and Canada, the 10th part of a dollar, equal to 10 cents.
- DIMS
-
Idioms,
take a dim view of, to regard with disapproval, skepticism, or dismay:
- DIRE
-
adjective,
causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible:
- Eads
-
noun,
James Buchanan, 1820–87, U.S. engineer and inventor.
- dirl
-
verb (used without object),
to vibrate; shake.
- dis-
-
- dish
-
noun,
an open, relatively shallow container of pottery, glass, metal, wood, etc., used for various purposes, especially for holding or serving food.
- dlr.
-
- DRAM
-
noun,
Measurements.
a unit of apothecaries' weight, equal to 60 grains, or 1/8 (0.125) ounce (3.89 grams).
1/16 (0.0625) ounce, avoirdupois weight (27.34 grains; 1.77 grams). Abbreviation: dr., dr.
- drch
-
- each
-
adverb,
to, from, or for each; apiece:
- chia
-
noun,
a plant, Salvia columbariae, of the mint family, native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having mostly basal, oblong leaves and small blue flowers: the seeds are used as food and as the source of a beverage.
- Chas
-
noun,
tea.
- Esd.
-
- Alis
-
- Aire
-
- airs
-
noun,
a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
- Ald.
-
- Aldm
-
- Alec
-
noun,
a herring.
- ales
-
noun,
a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
- alme
-
noun,
almah.
- AIME
-
- alms
-
noun,
money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity:
- Ames
-
noun,
a city in central Iowa.
- amic
-
adjective,
of or relating to an amide or amine.
- Amie
-
noun,
a female friend.
- Amir
-
noun,
emir.
- Amis
-
noun,
Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
- AMLS
-
- AIMS
-
noun,
the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
- ails
-
verb (used with object),
to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
- Arce
-
noun,
a daughter of Thaumas and the sister of Iris and the Harpies. Zeus took away her wings when she aided the Titans in their war against him.
- acr-
-
- ARCS
-
noun,
Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
- ache
-
noun,
a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).
- acid
-
noun,
Chemistry. a compound usually having a sour taste and capable of neutralizing alkalis and reddening blue litmus paper, containing hydrogen that can be replaced by a metal or an electropositive group to form a salt, or containing an atom that can accept a pair of electrons from a base. Acids are proton donors that yield hydronium ions in water solution, or electron-pair acceptors that combine with electron-pair donors or bases.
- Acis
-
noun,
the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.
- acle
-
noun,
the hard, durable wood of a Philippine leguminous tree, Albizzia acle, used for making fine furniture.
- ACLS
-
- acme
-
noun,
the highest point; summit; peak:
- Acre
-
noun,
a common measure of area: in the U.S. and U.K., 1 acre equals 4,840 square yards (4,047 square meters) or 0.405 hectare; 640 acres equals one square mile.
- AIDS
-
noun,
a disease of the immune system characterized by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections, as pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and candidiasis, to certain cancers, as Kaposi's sarcoma, and to neurological disorders: caused by a retrovirus and transmitted chiefly through blood or blood products that enter the body's bloodstream, especially by sexual contact or contaminated hypodermic needles.
- Adie
-
noun,
a female given name.
- Adm.
-
- aer-
-
- aesc
-
noun,
ash2 (def 3).
- ahem
-
interjection,
(an utterance similar to the sound of clearing one's throat, used to attract attention, express doubt or a mild warning, etc.)
- Ahir
-
noun,
a member of the caste of cowherds and milkmen in India.
- aide
-
noun,
nurse's aide.
- Amri
-
noun,
Omri.
- Ares
-
noun,
the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
- Cham
-
noun,
khan1 .
- Cdr.
-
- Cami
-
noun,
camisole (def 1).
- cams
-
noun,
Machinery. a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
- CARE
-
noun,
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
- Carl
-
noun,
Scot.
a strong, robust fellow, especially a strong manual laborer.
a miser; an extremely thrifty person.
- CASE
-
noun,
an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something:
- Cash
-
noun,
money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.
- cedi
-
noun,
a paper money and monetary unit of Ghana, equal to 100 pesewas.
- CALS
-
noun,
a male given name, form of Calvin.
- Ceil
-
verb (used with object),
to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
- Cela
-
noun,
Camilo José [kah-mee-law haw-se] /kɑˈmi lɔ hɔˈsɛ/ (Show IPA), 1916–2001, Spanish writer.
- Cels
-
- cera
-
noun,
(in prescriptions) wax.
- Chad
-
noun,
a small paper disk or square formed when a hole is punched in a punch card or paper tape.
- chai
-
noun,
a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
- Chal
-
- Came
-
noun,
a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
- calm
-
noun,
freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
- arid
-
adjective,
being without moisture; extremely dry; parched:
- asci
-
noun,
plural of ascus.
- aril
-
noun,
a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
- ARIS
-
- Arm.
-
- arms
-
noun,
the upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.
- arse
-
noun,
ass2 (defs 1, 2).
- asc-
-
- Asch
-
noun,
Sholom [shaw-luh m] /ˈʃɔ ləm/ (Show IPA), or Sholem [shaw-luh m,, -lem] /ˈʃɔ ləm,, -lɛm/ (Show IPA), 1880–1957, U.S. author, born in Poland.
- Aser
-
noun,
Asher (def 1).
- Cal.
-
- Ashe
-
noun,
Arthur (Robert, Jr) 1943–93, U.S. tennis player.
- Asir
-
noun,
a district in SW Saudi Arabia.
- ASME
-
- cade
-
noun,
a juniper, Juniperus oxycedrus, of the Mediterranean area, whose wood on destructive distillation yields an oily liquid (oil of cade) used in treating skin diseases.
- cadi
-
noun,
qadi.
- cads
-
noun,
an ill-bred man, especially one who behaves in a dishonorable or irresponsible way toward women.
- caid
-
noun,
(in North Africa) a Muslim tribal chief, judge, or senior official.
- Erma
-
noun,
a female given name.
- dels
-
noun,
a differential operator. Symbol: ∇.
- ile-
-
- heir
-
noun,
a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another following the latter's death.
- hard
-
noun,
Nautical. a firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.
- Hare
-
noun,
any rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping.
- IRAS
-
noun,
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
- HARM
-
noun,
physical injury or mental damage; hurt:
- lads
-
noun,
a boy or youth.
- lade
-
verb (used with object),
to put (something) on or in, as a burden, load, or cargo; load.
- heal
-
verb (used with object),
to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
- Idas
-
noun,
Mount, a mountain in W Turkey, in NW Asia Minor, SE of ancient Troy. 5810 feet (1771 meters).
Turkish Kazdaği [kahz-dah-gee; Turkish kahz-dah-uh] /ˌkɑz dɑˈgi; Turkish ˌkɑz dɑˈʌ/ (Show IPA).
- hide
-
noun,
British. a place of concealment for hunting or observing wildlife; hunting blind.
- lacs
-
noun,
a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter.
Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
- IDEA
-
noun,
any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity.
- HMAS
-
- hers
-
noun,
Slang. a female:
- Held
-
noun,
John, Jr. 1889–1958, U.S. cartoonist, illustrator, and writer.
- lace
-
noun,
a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
- Herm
-
noun,
a monument consisting of a four-sided shaft tapering inward from top to bottom and bearing a head or bust; those of Hermes usually had an erect penis, which passersby stroked for luck.
- idem
-
noun,
another exactly the same.
- ides
-
noun,
(in the ancient Roman calendar) the fifteenth day of March, May, July, or October, and the thirteenth day of the other months.
- idle
-
noun,
the state or quality of being idle.
- herl
-
noun,
a barb of a feather, used especially in dressing anglers' flies.
- herd
-
noun,
a number of animals kept, feeding, or traveling together; drove; flock:
- HERA
-
noun,
the ancient Greek queen of heaven, a daughter of Cronus and Rhea and the wife and sister of Zeus.
- ical
-
- her.
-
- Hims
-
noun,
Informal. a male:
- hem-
-
- Ice.
-
- hame
-
noun,
either of two curved pieces lying upon the collar in the harness of an animal, to which the traces are fastened.
- laic
-
noun,
one of the laity.
- haes
-
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb,
have.
- Hsia
-
noun,
a legendary dynasty in China, the traditional dates of which are 2205–1766 b.c.
- ichs
-
noun,
a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
- Irma
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Erma.
- hear
-
verb (used with object),
to perceive by the ear:
- hire
-
noun,
the act of hiring.
- ICSH
-
- Ilse
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
- Isar
-
noun,
a river in central Europe, flowing NE from W Austria through S Germany to the Danube River. 215 miles (345 km) long.
- Ire.
-
- LAIS
-
noun,
(in medieval French literature)
- hade
-
noun,
Geology. the angle between a fault plane and the vertical, measured perpendicular to the strike of the fault; complement of the dip.
- iced
-
noun,
the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
- Isle
-
noun,
a small island.
- head
-
noun,
the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the trunk by the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
- laid
-
noun,
the way or position in which a thing is laid or lies:
- Hals
-
noun,
Frans [frahns] /frɑ̃s/ (Show IPA), 1581?–1666, Dutch portrait and genre painter.
- ices
-
noun,
the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
- halm
-
noun,
haulm.
- Hale
-
noun,
(in Hawaii) a simple thatched-roof dwelling.
- hal-
-
- hair
-
noun,
any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus.
- hail
-
noun,
a shout or call to attract attention:
- lair
-
noun,
a den or resting place of a wild animal:
- idae
-
- Helm
-
noun,
Nautical.
a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
the entire steering apparatus of a ship.
the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned:
- ILS
-
- cl.
-
- CAD
-
noun,
an ill-bred man, especially one who behaves in a dishonorable or irresponsible way toward women.
- CAI
-
- Ir.
-
- cs.
-
- HSM
-
- cr.
-
- SAR
-
- ch.
-
- sc.
-
- ca.
-
- ASM
-
- IRC
-
- ASI
-
- Ash
-
noun,
the powdery residue of matter that remains after burning.
- ScD
-
- Lia
-
noun,
Leah (def 1).
- ase
-
- LHD
-
- ASR
-
- RSA
-
- Sal
-
noun,
salt1 .
- LSC
-
- Lir
-
noun,
Ler.
- ide
-
- lis
-
noun,
the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
- ChE
-
noun,
Ernesto [er-nes-taw] /ɛrˈnɛs tɔ/ (Show IPA), ("Che") 1928–67, Cuban revolutionist and political leader, born in Argentina.
- CHA
-
noun,
tea.
- RID
-
noun,
a journey or excursion on a horse, camel, etc., or on or in a vehicle.
- IDA
-
noun,
Mount, a mountain in W Turkey, in NW Asia Minor, SE of ancient Troy. 5810 feet (1771 meters).
Turkish Kazdaği [kahz-dah-gee; Turkish kahz-dah-uh] /ˌkɑz dɑˈgi; Turkish ˌkɑz dɑˈʌ/ (Show IPA).
- LSI
-
- RIM
-
noun,
the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, especially of a circular object.
- CHI
-
noun,
the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet (X, χ).
- Ria
-
noun,
a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
- LSM
-
- Mc-
-
- rhe
-
noun,
a centimeter-gram-second unit of fluidity, equal to the reciprocal of poise.
- CIA
-
- CID
-
noun,
The ("El Cid Campeador"; Rodrigo Díaz de Bivar) c1040–99, Spanish soldier: hero of the wars against the Moors.
- res
-
noun,
an object or thing; matter.
- CED
-
- CEA
-
- lid
-
noun,
a removable or hinged cover for closing the opening, usually at the top, of a pot, jar, trunk, etc.; a movable cover.
- CAR
-
noun,
an automobile.
- ILA
-
noun,
a town in SW Nigeria.
- il-
-
- SAE
-
- CAM
-
noun,
Machinery. a disk or cylinder having an irregular form such that its motion, usually rotary, gives to a part or parts in contact with it a specific rocking or reciprocating motion.
- Lie
-
noun,
a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. Synonyms: prevarication, falsification.
Antonyms: truth.
- IHS
-
- ier
-
- Sad
-
noun,
the 14th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- IDS
-
noun,
the part of the psyche, residing in the unconscious, that is the source of instinctive impulses that seek satisfaction in accordance with the pleasure principle and are modified by the ego and the superego before they are given overt expression.
- CAS
-
verb (used with or without object),
to call, as to call an animal toward one; urge forward by calling.
- SAC
-
noun,
a baglike structure in an animal, plant, or fungus, as one containing fluid.
- sd.
-
- RSE
-
- Rs.
-
- RMC
-
- rm.
-
plural,
ream.
- RLD
-
- LIM
-
- Les
-
- ise
-
- IRL
-
- LAC
-
noun,
a resinous substance deposited on the twigs of various trees in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect: used in the manufacture of varnishes, sealing wax, etc., and in the production of a red coloring matter.
Compare shellac (defs 1, 2).
- Lad
-
noun,
a boy or youth.
- SID
-
noun,
a male or female given name, form of Sidney or Sydney.
- ADS
-
noun,
advertisement.
- SIC
-
adverb,
so; thus: usually written parenthetically to denote that a word, phrase, passage, etc., that may appear strange or incorrect has been written intentionally or has been quoted verbatim: (sic).
- ae.
-
- AEC
-
- AES
-
noun,
any of various early forms of bronze or copper money used in ancient Rome.
Compare as2 (def 1).
- AHE
-
- ACS
-
- Las
-
noun,
the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
- ahi
-
noun,
yellowfin tuna, widely used in sashimi.
- AHL
-
- AIC
-
- LSD
-
- ail
-
verb (used with object),
to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to.
- AIM
-
noun,
the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
- LCA
-
- ade
-
noun,
George, 1866–1944, U.S. humorist.
- Lae
-
noun,
a seaport in E Papua New Guinea: used as a major supply base by the Japanese in World War II.
- she
-
noun,
a female person or animal.
- ADC
-
- Sr.
-
- Am.
-
- ac-
-
- SMD
-
- ad-
-
- SMA
-
- SLR
-
- AID
-
noun,
help or support; assistance.
- Lai
-
noun,
(in medieval French literature)
- al.
-
- Ar.
-
- ACE
-
noun,
a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot:
- SLE
-
- ACH
-
interjection,
alas; oh.
- SLA
-
- LAR
-
noun,
(initial capital letter) Roman Religion. any of the Lares.
- SIR
-
noun,
a respectful or formal term of address used to a man:
- LCD
-
- AIR
-
noun,
a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
- Ler
-
noun,
the personification of the sea and the father of Manannan: corresponds to the Welsh Llyr.
- se-
-
- LED
-
noun,
light-emitting diode: a semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current and is used in electronic displays, indoor and outdoor lighting, etc.
- AMS
-
- ARC
-
noun,
Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
- REM
-
noun,
the quantity of ionizing radiation whose biological effect is equal to that produced by one roentgen of x-rays.
- ard
-
- ARE
-
noun,
a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a.
- sea
-
noun,
the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.
- SDR
-
- ish
-
- SDI
-
- SDA
-
- ISA
-
- Is.
-
noun,
(used to denote the narrator of a literary work written in the first person singular).
- IRS
-
- SCM
-
- lei
-
noun,
(in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
- ARS
-
- SED
-
- Isl
-
- LCI
-
- ALM
-
- LCM
-
- AIS
-
noun,
a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
- ALC
-
- Ld.
-
- LDC
-
- ale
-
noun,
a malt beverage, darker, heavier, and more bitter than beer, containing about 6 percent alcohol by volume.
- SHA
-
- LDS
-
- La.
-
- SEI
-
noun,
sei whale.
- ALS
-
noun,
Indian mulberry.
- AMC
-
- SER
-
noun,
a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
- AME
-
- AMI
-
noun,
a friend, especially a male friend.
- ISR
-
- ism
-
noun,
a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice:
- SEL
-
noun, adjective, pronoun,
self.
- Md.
-
- MS.
-
plural,
manuscript.
- CIE
-
- SRI
-
noun,
a Hindu title of address prefixed to the name of a deity, holy person, etc.
- MIE
-
- DMA
-
- DML
-
- DMS
-
- Dr.
-
- DRE
-
- DSA
-
- DSR
-
- DLC
-
- ea.
-
- ead
-
- MI6
-
noun,
the government's secret intelligence service.
- MI5
-
noun,
the government's security and counterespionage service that works in liaison with Scotland Yard's Special Branch.
- mi.
-
- MHR
-
- MHE
-
- MHD
-
- DLS
-
- Hel
-
noun,
the goddess ruling Niflheim: a daughter of Loki and Angerboda.
- EAM
-
- MLR
-
- dha
-
- MSA
-
- hie
-
verb (used with object),
to hasten (oneself):
- MRI
-
- MRE
-
- MRA
-
- Mr.
-
plural,
mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:
- MLS
-
- CIM
-
- MIR
-
noun,
a village commune of peasant farmers in prerevolutionary Russia.
- MLA
-
- ml.
-
- DHL
-
- di.
-
- hid
-
noun,
British. a place of concealment for hunting or observing wildlife; hunting blind.
- HIC
-
interjection,
(an onomatopoeic word used to imitate or represent a hiccup.)
- Die
-
noun,
Machinery.
any of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or a stamping or forging machine.
a hollow device of steel, often composed of several pieces to be fitted into a stock, for cutting the threads of bolts or the like.
one of the separate pieces of such a device.
a steel block or plate with small conical holes through which wire, plastic rods, etc., are drawn.
- DIL
-
- MHA
-
- ear
-
noun,
the organ of hearing and equilibrium in vertebrates, in humans consisting of an external ear that gathers sound vibrations, a middle ear in which the vibrations resonate against the tympanic membrane, and a fluid-filled internal ear that maintains balance and that conducts the tympanic vibrations to the auditory nerve, which transmits them as impulses to the brain.
- HIM
-
noun,
Informal. a male:
- MCR
-
- els
-
noun,
Informal. elevated railroad.
- MEC
-
noun,
a pimp; mack.
- EMR
-
- EMS
-
noun,
the letter M, m.
- ERA
-
noun,
a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.:
- MEA
-
noun,
an acknowledgment of one's responsibility for a fault or error.
- hae
-
verb (used with object), auxiliary verb,
have.
- MCI
-
- HAM
-
noun,
a cut of meat from the heavy-muscled part of a hog's rear quarter, between hip and hock, usually cured.
- ERS
-
noun,
ervil.
- ESA
-
- Esc
-
- Had
-
noun,
Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- ESL
-
- ESR
-
- mas
-
noun,
mother1 .
- HMS
-
- ELM
-
noun,
any tree of the genus Ulmus, as U. procera (English elm) characterized by the gradually spreading columnar manner of growth of its branches.
Compare American elm, elm family.
- Eli
-
noun,
a Hebrew judge and priest. I Sam. 1–4.
- HDL
-
- EDC
-
- hd.
-
- EAS
-
noun,
the Akkadian god of wisdom, the son of Apsu and father of Marduk: the counterpart of Enki.
- ec-
-
- ECA
-
- ECM
-
- ed.
-
- EDA
-
noun,
a female given name.
- HCR
-
- edh
-
noun,
eth.
- eld
-
noun,
age.
- HCM
-
- EdM
-
abbreviation,
electronic dance music: a range of genres of electronic music often played in nightclubs and characterized by a strong danceable beat:
- EDS
-
noun,
education:
- Ehr
-
- eir
-
- EIS
-
- Mel
-
noun,
honey.
- has
-
noun,
Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- dh-
-
- MLD
-
- MAE
-
noun,
a female given name, form of Mary.
- REC
-
noun,
recreation.
- ich
-
noun,
a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
- Rae
-
noun,
John, 1813–93, Scottish surgeon and Arctic explorer.
- red
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noun,
any of various colors resembling the color of blood; the primary color at one extreme end of the visible spectrum, an effect of light with a wavelength between 610 and 780 nanometers.
- rah
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interjection,
(used as an exclamation of encouragement to a player or team.)
- Rai
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noun,
a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.
- Dam
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noun,
a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, especially one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river.
- IRA
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noun,
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “watchful.”.
- Ia.
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- ial
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- CLI
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- CLR
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- CMA
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- Dal
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noun,
a sauce made from lentils and spices, usually served with rice.
- MSD
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- IAS
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- REA
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- DSC
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- RDC
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- RDA
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- DCL
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- RCA
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- CSR
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- DCM
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- DSM
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- CMD
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- RAS
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noun,
the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- CSA
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- DAE
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- CRS
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- dah
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noun,
an echoic word, the referent of which is a tone interval approximately three times the length of the dot, used to designate the dash of Morse code, International Morse code, etc.
- ICA
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noun,
Portuguese name of Putumayo.
- M-1
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noun,
a semiautomatic, gas-operated, .30 caliber, clip-fed rifle, with a weight of 8.56 pounds (3.88 kg): the standard U.S. Army rifle in World War II and in the Korean War.
- RDS
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- Rd.
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- HRE
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- RCS
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- HIS
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noun,
any male person or animal; a man:
- Re.
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- MIA
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plural,
missing in action.
- MSH
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- hr.
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- MSI
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- RMA
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- RMS
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plural,
ream.
- MAD
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noun,
an angry or ill-tempered period, mood, or spell:
- DEI
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adverb,
by the grace of God.
- DEA
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- RAM
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noun,
a male sheep.
- MSL
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- de-
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- DCS
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- hrs
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- d-c
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noun,
a surgical method for the removal of diseased tissue or an early embryo from the lining of the uterus by means of scraping.
- DAS
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noun,
hyrax.
- MSC
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- cle
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- ics
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- DAR
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- id.
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- MSE
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- Me.
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- AH
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interjection,
(used as an exclamation of pain, surprise, pity, complaint, dislike, joy, etc., according to the manner of utterance.)
- 2D
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noun,
a two-dimensional form or appearance:
- D.
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- DA
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noun,
a male hairstyle, especially of the 1950s, in which the hair is slicked back on both sides to overlap at the back of the head.
- LM
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- 3D
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noun,
a three-dimensional form or appearance:
- A.
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noun,
Agnolo (di Cosimo di Mariano) [ah-nyaw-law dee kaw-zee-maw dee mah-ryah-naw] /ˈɑ nyɔ lɔ di ˈkɔ zi mɔ di mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1502–72, Italian painter.
- HI
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adjective,
an informal, simplified spelling of high:
- h.
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- AI
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noun,
a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
- LR
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- MA
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noun,
mother1 .
- M.
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- SA
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- el
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noun,
Informal. elevated railroad.
- EI
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- HL
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- R.
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- RA
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noun,
the 10th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- RC
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- CE
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- CM
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- RH
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- RI
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- DM
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- L.
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- ic
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- E.
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noun,
Edward (St. John) 1925–2000, U.S. writer and illustrator.
- LC
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- er
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interjection,
(used to express or represent a pause, hesitation, uncertainty, etc.).
- eh
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interjection,
(an interrogative utterance, usually expressing surprise or doubt or seeking confirmation).
- LH
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- sh
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interjection,
(used to urge silence.)
- le
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- SM
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- SL
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- MH
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- HE
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noun,
any male person or animal; a man:
- LI
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noun,
the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
- S.
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- L1
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- L2
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- dl
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- SI
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noun,
the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
- DC
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noun,
a surgical method for the removal of diseased tissue or an early embryo from the lining of the uterus by means of scraping.
- i.
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