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1,977 words match “LAM”

BARKER n.
An animal that barks; hence, any one who clamors unreasonably.
BARN n.
he barn is often used for stables. Barn owl (Zoöl.), an owl of Europe and America (Aluco flammeus, or Strix flammea), which frequents barns and other buildings. -- Barn swallow (Zoöl.), the common American swallow (Hirundo horreorum), which attaches its nest of mud to the beams and rafters of barns.…
BAROMETZ n.
n (Dicksonia barometz), which, when specially prepared and inverted, somewhat resembles a lamb; -- called also Scythian lamb.
BARONIAL a.
Pertaining to a baron or a barony. "Baronial tenure." Hallam.
BASIL n.
kinds of mountain mint (Pycnanthemum). Basil thyme, a name given to the fragrant herbs Calamintha Acinos and C. Nepeta. -- Wild basil, a plant (Calamintha clinopodium) of the Mint family.
BDELLOMORPHA n.
rder of Nemertina, including the large leechlike worms (Malacobdella) often parasitic in clams.
BEACON n.
re to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning. No flaming beacons cast their blaze afar. Gay.
BEAL n.
A small inflammatory tumor; a pustule. [Prov. Eng.]
BEAR v.
To sustain, or be answerable for, as blame, expense, responsibility, etc. He shall bear their iniquities. Is. liii. 11. Somewhat that will bear your charges. Dryden.
BEARDED a.
arded fellow." Shak. "Bearded grain." Dryden. Bearded vulture, Bearded eagle. (Zoöl.) See Lammergeir. -- Bearded tortoise. (Zoöl.) See Matamata.
BECRIPPLE v.
To make a cripple of; to cripple; to lame. [R.] Dr. H. More.
BEHOLD v. 2 definitions
ard with the eyes. When he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived. Num. xxi. 9. Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John. i. 29.
BEJUCO n.
e tropics with the habit of a liane; in the Philippines, esp. any of various species of Calamus, the cane or rattan palm.
BELCH v.
to give vent to; to vent. Within the gates that now Stood open wide, belching outrageous flame. Milton.
BELLOW v.
To bowl; to vociferate; to clamor. Dryden.
BELONG v.
le for; to be due to. Strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age. Heb. v. 14. No blame belongs to thee. Shak.
BELOW prep.
story the persons and their actions were. Milton. Who thinks no fact below his regard. Hallam.
BELTANE n.
ld Style). The quarter-days anciently in Scotland were Hallowmas, Candlemas, Beltane, and Lammas. New English Dict.
BEMOAN v.
To express deep grief for by moaning; to express sorrow for; to lament; to bewail; to pity or sympathize with. Implores their pity, and his pain bemoans. Dryden.
BENEDICITE interj.
An exclamation corresponding to Bless you !.
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