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Of or pertaining to Tagliacozzi, a Venetian surgeon; as, the Tagliacotian operation, a method of rhinoplasty described by him. [Also Taliacotian, and Tagliacozzian.]

A worm which has its tail conspicuously colored.

by foreigners, intendant of circuit. Foreign consuls and commissioners associated with taotais as superintendants of trade at the treaty ports are ranked with the taotai.

The spotted sandpiper. See the Note under Sandpiper.

relating to heat and electricity; especially, relating to thermal effects produced by voltaic action. Faraday.

A beautiful South American humming bird (Gouldia Popelairii), having the six outer tail feathers long, slender, and pointed. The head is ornamented with a long, pointed crest.

Harassed; fatigued with travel. [Obs.] Shak.

lackish when dead. Its dorsal and anal fins are long, and extend back on each side of the tail. It has large silvery scales which are used in the manufacture of fancy work. Called also, locally, black perch, grouper, and flasher.

A round or curled-up tail; also, a dog with such a tail. Shak.

Not certain; not having certain knowledge; not assured in mind; distrustful. Chaucer. Man, without the protection of a superior Being, . . . is uncertain of everything that he hopes for. Tillotson.

In an uncertain manner.

The quality or state of being uncertain.

To remove a curtain from; to reveal. Moore.

Of or pertaining to the kitchen, or the servants' quarters; hence, subordinate; menial. [Obs.]

The basement or cellar.

Up the stairs; in or toward an upper story.

An old game at cards. [Obs.]

Of or pertaining to the Urals and the Altai; as the Ural- Altaic, or Turanian, languages.

et which is intended for the admission of air, -- sometimes in the visor. Spenser. Her ventail up so high that he descried Her goodly visage and her beauty's pride. Fairfax.