English English Dictionary

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Ash-fire (n.)

A low fire used in chemical operations.

Ash-furnace (n.)

Alt. of Ash-oven

Ash-oven (n.)

A furnace or oven for fritting materials for glass making.

Ashame (v. t.)

To shame.

Ashamed (a.)

Affected by shame; abashed or confused by guilt, or a conviction or consciousness of some wrong action or impropriety.

Ashamedly (adv.)

Bashfully.

Ashantee (n.)

A native or an inhabitant of Ashantee in Western Africa.

Ashantee (a.)

Of or pertaining to Ashantee.

Ashantees (pl. )

of Ashantee

Ashen (a.)

Of or pertaining to the ash tree.

Ashen (a.)

Consisting of, or resembling, ashes; of a color between brown and gray, or white and gray.

Ashen (n.)

obs. pl. for Ashes.

Ashery (n.)

A depository for ashes.

Ashery (n.)

A place where potash is made.

Ashes (n. pl.)

Specifically: The remains of the human body when burnt, or when "returned to dust" by natural decay.

Ashes (n. pl.)

The color of ashes; deathlike paleness.

Ashes (n. pl.)

The earthy or mineral particles of combustible substances remaining after combustion, as of wood or coal.

Ashine (a.)

Shining; radiant.

Ashlar (n.)

Alt. of Ashler

Ashlaring (n.)

Alt. of Ashlering