English English Dictionary

Same as Bawbee.

The fool's club.

A trifling piece of finery; a gewgaw; that which is gay and showy without real value; a cheap, showy plaything.

See Bawbling.

The richest kind of stuff used in garments in the Middle Ages, the web being gold, and the woof silk, with embroidery : -- made originally at Bagdad.

A belt. See Baldric.

Alt. of Baulk

See Balk.

A form of acupuncture, followed by the rubbing of the part with a stimulating fluid.

Alt. of Beauxite

A native or an inhabitant of Bavaria.

Of or pertaining to Bavaria.

A kind of cloak or surtout.

A baboon.

Impure limestone.

A fagot of brushwood, or other light combustible matter, for kindling fires; refuse of brushwood.

A halfpenny.

A trinket. See Bauble.

Insignificant; contemptible.

A fine fellow; -- a term of endearment.