English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

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Bevelling

of Bevel

Bevelment (n.)

The replacement of an edge by two similar planes, equally inclined to the including faces or adjacent planes.

Bever (n.)

A light repast between meals; a lunch.

Bever (v. i.)

To take a light repast between meals.

Beverage (v. t.)

Liquid for drinking; drink; -- usually applied to drink artificially prepared and of an agreeable flavor; as, an intoxicating beverage.

Beverage (v. t.)

Specifically, a name applied to various kinds of drink.

Beverage (v. t.)

A treat, or drink money.

Bevered (imp. & p. p.)

of Bever

Bevies (pl. )

of Bevy

Bevile (n.)

A chief broken or opening like a carpenter's bevel.

Beviled (a.)

Alt. of Bevilled

Bevilled (a.)

Notched with an angle like that inclosed by a carpenter's bevel; -- said of a partition line of a shield.

Bevy (n.)

A flock of birds, especially quails or larks; also, a herd of roes.

Bevy (n.)

A company; an assembly or collection of persons, especially of ladies.

Bewail (v. t.)

To express deep sorrow for, as by wailing; to lament; to wail over.

Bewail (v. i.)

To express grief; to lament.

Bewailable (a.)

Such as may, or ought to, be bewailed; lamentable.

Bewailed (imp. & p. p.)

of Bewail

Bewailer (n.)

One who bewails or laments.

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

of Bewail