English English Dictionary

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Babylonian (n.)

An astrologer; -- so called because the Chaldeans were remarkable for the study of astrology.

Babylonian (n.)

An inhabitant of Babylonia (which included Chaldea); a Chaldean.

Babylonian (a.)

Of or pertaining to the real or to the mystical Babylon, or to the ancient kingdom of Babylonia; Chaldean.

Babylonic (a.)

Alt. of Babylonical

Babylonical (a.)

Tumultuous; disorderly.

Babylonical (a.)

Pertaining to Babylon, or made there; as, Babylonic garments, carpets, or hangings.

Babylonish (n.)

Confused; Babel-like.

Babylonish (n.)

Pertaining to Rome and papal power.

Babylonish (n.)

Pertaining to the Babylon of Revelation xiv. 8.

Babylonish (n.)

Of or pertaining to, or made in, Babylon or Babylonia.

Babyroussa (n.)

Alt. of Babyrussa

Babyrussa (n.)

See Babyroussa.

Babyship (n.)

The quality of being a baby; the personality of an infant.

Bac (n.)

A broad, flatbottomed ferryboat, usually worked by a rope.

Bac (n.)

A vat or cistern. See 1st Back.

Baccalaureate (a.)

Pertaining to a bachelor of arts.

Baccalaureate (n.)

The degree of bachelor of arts. (B.A. or A.B.), the first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges.

Baccalaureate (n.)

A baccalaureate sermon.

Baccara (n.)

Alt. of Baccarat

Baccarat (n.)

A French game of cards, played by a banker and punters.