English English Dictionary
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of Clap
A person who claps.
That which strikes or claps, as the tongue of a bell, or the piece of wood that strikes a mill hopper, etc. See Illust. of Bell.
A rabbit burrow.
To fight and scratch.
To abuse with the tongue; to revile; to scold.
of Clap
Variant of Clasp
A contrivance for clapping in theaters.
A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.
A collection of persons employed to applaud at a theatrical exhibition.
One of the claque employed to applaud at a theater.
A nun of the order of St. Clare.
See Chiaroscuro.
A close four-wheeled carriage, with one seat inside, and a seat for the driver.
Alt. of Clarencieux
See King-at-arms.
A style of type having a narrow and heave face. It is made in all sizes.
The name first given in England to the red wines of Medoc, in France, and afterwards extended to all the red Bordeaux wines. The name is also given to similar wines made in the United States.