English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Bagwig
(n.)
A wig, in use in the 18th century, with the hair at the
back of the head in a bag.
Bagworm
(n.)
One of several lepidopterous insects which construct, in
the larval state, a baglike case which they carry about for protection.
One species (Platoeceticus Gloveri) feeds on the orange tree. See
Basket worm.
Bah
(interj.)
An exclamation expressive of extreme contempt.
Bahar
(n.)
A weight used in certain parts of the East Indies, varying
considerably in different localities, the range being from 223 to 625
pounds.
Baigne
(v. i.)
To soak or drench.
Bail
(n.)
A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.
Bail
(n.)
A division for the stalls of an open stable.
Bail
(v./t.)
To deliver, as goods in trust, for some special object or
purpose, upon a contract, expressed or implied, that the trust shall be
faithfully executed on the part of the bailee, or person intrusted; as,
to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a
carrier.
Bail
(n.)
The outer wall of a feudal castle. Hence: The space inclosed
by it; the outer court.
Bail
(n.)
A line of palisades serving as an exterior defense.
Bail
(n.)
A half hoop for supporting the cover of a carrier's wagon,
awning of a boat, etc.
Bail
(n.)
The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel,
usually movable.
Bail
(n.)
The security given for the appearance of a prisoner in order
to obtain his release from custody of the officer; as, the man is out
on bail; to go bail for any one.
Bail
(n.)
The person or persons who procure the release of a prisoner
from the custody of the officer, or from imprisonment, by becoming
surely for his appearance in court.
Bail
(n.)
Custody; keeping.
Bail
(v. t.)
To dip or lade water from; -- often with out to express
completeness; as, to bail a boat.
Bail
(n.)
The top or cross piece ( or either of the two cross pieces)
of the wicket.
Bail
(v. t.)
To lade; to dip and throw; -- usually with out; as, to
bail water out of a boat.
Bail
(v./t.)
To deliver; to release.
Bail
(v./t.)
To set free, or deliver from arrest, or out of custody, on
the undertaking of some other person or persons that he or they will be
responsible for the appearance, at a certain day and place, of the
person bailed.