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Cloven; said of a foot or hoof.
Having two grooves or furrows.
Bisulcate.
A sulphate in which but half the hydrogen of the acid is replaced by a positive element or radical, thus making the proportion of the acid to the positive or basic portion twice what it is in the normal sulphates; an acid sulphate.
A sulphide having two atoms of sulphur in the molecule; a disulphide, as in iron pyrites, FeS2; -- less frequently called bisulphuret.
A salt of sulphurous acid in which the base replaces but half the hydrogen of the acid; an acid sulphite.
See Bisulphide.
Somewhat; something, but not very great.
The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.
Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
imp. & p. p. of Bite.
In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
of Bite
of Bite
3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth.
The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.
The cutting iron of a plane.
A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.