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A steak; a collop.
of Tuck
A fine, strong fiber obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc.; also, the plant yielding this fiber. Called also tecum, and tecum fiber.
A Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum Tucuma) which furnishes an edible fruit.
Of or pertaining to a royal line of England, descended from Owen Tudor of Wales, who married the widowed queen of Henry V. The first reigning Tudor was Henry VII.; the last, Elizabeth.
The parson bird.
See Tuyere.
A pair of blacksmith's tongs.
See To-fall.
The third day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
The lapwing.
A silk fabric formerly in use, having a nap or pile.
A soft or porous stone formed by depositions from water, usually calcareous; -- called also calcareous tufa.
A friable volcanic rock or conglomerate, formed of consolidated cinders, or scoria.
Pertaining to tufa; consisting of, or resembling, tufa.
Same as Tufa.
See Typhoon.
A collection of small, flexible, or soft things in a knot or bunch; a waving or bending and spreading cluster; as, a tuft of flowers or feathers.
A cluster; a clump; as, a tuft of plants.
A nobleman, or person of quality, especially in the English universities; -- so called from the tuft, or gold tassel, on the cap worn by them.