English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Taboo (v. t.)

To put under taboo; to forbid, or to forbid the use of; to interdict approach to, or use of; as, to taboo the ground set apart as a sanctuary for criminals.

Tabooed (imp. & p. p.)

of Taboo

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

of Taboo

Tabor (n.)

A small drum used as an accompaniment to a pipe or fife, both being played by the same person.

Tabor (v. i.)

To play on a tabor, or little drum.

Tabor (v. i.)

To strike lightly and frequently.

Tabor (v. t.)

To make (a sound) with a tabor.

Tabored (imp. & p. p.)

of Tabor

Taborer (n.)

One who plays on the tabor.

Taboret (n.)

A small tabor.

Taborine (n.)

A small, shallow drum; a tabor.

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

of Tabor

Taborite (n.)

One of certain Bohemian reformers who suffered persecution in the fifteenth century; -- so called from Tabor, a hill or fortress where they encamped during a part of their struggles.

Tabour (n. & v.)

See Tabor.

Tabouret (n.)

Same as Taboret.

Tabouret (n.)

A seat without arms or back, cushioned and stuffed: a high stool; -- so called from its resemblance to a drum.

Tabouret (n.)

An embroidery frame.

Tabrere (n.)

A taborer.

Tabret (n.)

A taboret.

Tabu (n. & v.)

See Taboo.