English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Baubee (n.)

Same as Bawbee.

Bauble (n.)

The fool's club.

Bauble (n.)

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

Baubling (a.)

See Bawbling.

Baudekin (n.)

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.

Baudrick (n.)

A belt. See Baldric.

Bauk (n. & v.)

Alt. of Baulk

Baulk (n. & v.)

See Balk.

Baunscheidtism (n.)

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

Bauxite (n.)

Alt. of Beauxite

Bavarian (n.)

A native or an inhabitant of Bavaria.

Bavarian (a.)

Of or pertaining to Bavaria.

Bavaroy (n.)

A kind of cloak or surtout.

Bavian (n.)

A baboon.

Bavin (n.)

Impure limestone.

Bavin (n.)

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

Bawbee (n.)

A halfpenny.

Bawble (n.)

A trinket. See Bauble.

Bawbling (a.)

Insignificant; contemptible.

Bawcock (n.)

A fine fellow; -- a term of endearment.