English English Dictionary

The third estate, or commonalty, in France, answering to the commons in Great Britain; -- so called in distinction from, and as inferior to, the nobles and clergy.

of Constitutionality

of Rurality

of Tie

The meadow pipit.

A wig having a tie or ties, or one having some of the curls tied up; also, a wig tied upon the head.

Liquor; especially, a small draught of liquor.

A fit of anger or peevishness; a slight altercation or contention. See Tift.

To be in a pet.

To deck out; to dress.

A species of gause, or very silk.

of Tiff

A lunch, or slight repast between breakfast and dinner; -- originally, a Provincial English word, but introduced into India, and brought back to England in a special sense.

of Tiff

Inclined to tiffs; peevish; petulant.

A fit of pettishness, or slight anger; a tiff.

A game among children. See Tag.

A capacious, flat-bottomed drinking cup, generally with four handles, formerly used for passing around the table at convivial entertainment.

That part of an embryo which represents the young stem; the caulicle or radicle.

Same as Tigella.