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11,017 words match “USE”

SELF-ACCUSED a.
Accused by one's self or by one's conscience. "Die self- accused." Cowper.
SELF-APPLAUSE n.
Applause of one's self.
SHREWMOUSE n.
A shrew; especially, the erd shrew.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE n.
A house where beasts are butchered for the market.
SMOKEHOUSE n.
A building where meat or fish is cured by subjecting it to a dense smoke.
SOUS; SOUSE n.
A corrupt form of Sou. [Obs.] Colman, the Elder.
SOUSE n. 11 definitions
kle; esp., the pickled ears, feet, etc., of swine. And he that can rear up a pig in his house, Hath cheaper his bacon, and sweeter his souse. Tusser.
SPEKEHOUSE n.
The parlor or reception room of a convent. [Obs.]
SPITALHOUSE n.
A hospital. [Obs.]
SPOUSE n. 3 definitions
husband or wife. At last such grace I found, and means I wrought, That that lady to my spouse had won. Spenser.
SPOUSE-BREACH n.
Adultery. [Obs.]
SPOUSELESS a.
Destitute of a spouse; unmarried.
SPOUSESS n.
A wife or bride. [Obs.] Fabyan.
STAGEHOUSE n.
A house where a stage regularly stops for passengers or a relay of horses.
STATEHOUSE n.
The building in which a State legislature holds its sessions; a State capitol. [U. S.]
STILLHOUSE n.
A house in which distillation is carried on; a distillery.
STOREHOUSE n. 2 definitions
g for keeping goods of any kind, especially provisions; a magazine; a repository; a warehouse. Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto Egyptians. Gen. xli. 56. The Scripture of God is a storehouse abounding with estimable treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Hooker.
STOVEHOUSE n.
A hothouse.
STRUSE n.
A Russian river craft used for transporting freight.
SUBOBTUSE a.
Partially obtuse.
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