English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Balloter (n.)

One who votes by ballot.

Ballotin (n.)

An officer who has charge of a ballot box.

Balloting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Ballot

Ballow (n.)

A cudgel.

Ballproof (a.)

Incapable of being penetrated by balls from firearms.

Ballroom (n.)

A room for balls or dancing.

Balm (n.)

An aromatic plant of the genus Melissa.

Balm (n.)

The resinous and aromatic exudation of certain trees or shrubs.

Balm (n.)

Any fragrant ointment.

Balm (n.)

Anything that heals or that mitigates pain.

Balm (v. i.)

To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal. Hence: To soothe; to mitigate.

Balmify (v. t.)

To render balmy.

Balmily (adv.)

In a balmy manner.

Balmoral (n.)

A long woolen petticoat, worn immediately under the dress.

Balmoral (n.)

A kind of stout walking shoe, laced in front.

Balmy (a.)

Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.

Balmy (a.)

Full of barm or froth; in a ferment.

Balmy (a.)

Producing balm.

Balneal (a.)

Of or pertaining to a bath.

Balneary (n.)

A bathing room.