English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Axminster
(n.)
An Axminster carpet, an imitation Turkey carpet, noted
for its thick and soft pile; -- so called from Axminster, Eng.
Axolotl
(n.)
An amphibian of the salamander tribe found in the elevated
lakes of Mexico; the siredon.
Axstone
(n.)
A variety of jade. It is used by some savages,
particularly the natives of the South Sea Islands, for making axes or
hatchets.
Axtree
(n.)
Axle or axletree.
Axunge
(n.)
Fat; grease; esp. the fat of pigs or geese; usually
(Pharm.), lard prepared for medical use.
Ay
(interj.)
Ah! alas!
Ay
(adv.)
Same as Aye.
Ay
(a.)
Always; ever; continually; for an indefinite time.
Ay
(adv.)
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.
Ayah
(n.)
A native nurse for children; also, a lady's maid.
Aye
(adv.)
Alt. of Ay
Aye
(a.)
Alt. of Ay
Aye
(n.)
An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "To
call for the ayes and noes;" "The ayes have it."
Aye-aye
(n.)
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.
Ayegreen
(n.)
The houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum).
Ayein
(adv. & prep.)
Alt. of Ayeins
Ayeins
(adv. & prep.)
Again; back against.
Ayen
(adv. & prep.)
Alt. of Ayeins
Ayenward
(adv.)
Backward.
Ayle
(n.)
A grandfather.