English English Dictionary

An Axminster carpet, an imitation Turkey carpet, noted for its thick and soft pile; -- so called from Axminster, Eng.

An amphibian of the salamander tribe found in the elevated lakes of Mexico; the siredon.

A variety of jade. It is used by some savages, particularly the natives of the South Sea Islands, for making axes or hatchets.

Axle or axletree.

Fat; grease; esp. the fat of pigs or geese; usually (Pharm.), lard prepared for medical use.

Ah! alas!

Same as Aye.

Always; ever; continually; for an indefinite time.

Yes; yea; -- a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question. It is much used in viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc.

A native nurse for children; also, a lady's maid.

Alt. of Ay

Alt. of Ay

An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "To call for the ayes and noes;" "The ayes have it."

A singular nocturnal quadruped, allied to the lemurs, found in Madagascar (Cheiromys Madagascariensis), remarkable for its long fingers, sharp nails, and rodent-like incisor teeth.

The houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum).

Alt. of Ayeins

Again; back against.

Alt. of Ayeins

Backward.

A grandfather.