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See Bondwoman.

See Nicker tree.

A woman who is a slave, or in bondage. He who was of the bondwoman. Gal. iv. 23.

cified tissue of the skeleton of vertebrate animals, consisting very largely of calcic carbonate, calcic phosphate, and gelatine; as, blood and bone.

Pain in the bones. Shak.

See Bone black, under Bone, n.

Having (such) bones; -- used in composition; as, big-boned; strong-boned. No big-boned men framed of the Cyclops' size. Shak.

The spiny dogfish.

See Ladyfish.

Without bones. "Boneless gums." Shak.

A medicinal plant, the thoroughwort (Eupatorium perfoliatum). Its properties are diaphoretic and tonic.

One who sets broken or dislocated bones; -- commonly applied to one, not a regular surgeon, who makes an occupation of setting bones. -- Bone"set*ting, n.

Sciatica. [Obs.]

See Bonito. Sir T. Herbert.

e open air, as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement. Full soon by bonfire and by bell, We learnt our liege was passing well. Gay.

Either of two large antelopes (Boöcercus eurycercus of West Africa, and B. isaaci of East Africa) of a reddish or chestnut-brown color with narrow white stripes on the body. Their flesh is especially esteemed as food.

A projecting bonnet or shade to protect the complexion; also, a wide-brimmed hat. [Obs.]

good nature; pleasant and easy manner.

See Bonnibel. [Obs.] Spenser.

An innkeeper.