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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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11,860 words match “BA”

BABYISM n. 2 definitions

The state of being a baby.

BABYLONIAN a. 3 definitions

Of or pertaining to the real or to the mystical Babylon, or to the ancient kingdom of Babylonia; Chaldean.

BABYLONIC; BABYLONICAL a. 2 definitions

Pertaining to Babylon, or made there; as Babylonic garments,carpets, or hangings.

BABYLONISH n. 4 definitions

Of or pertaining to, or made in, Babylon or Babylonia. "A Babylonish garment." Josh. vii. 21.

BABYROUSSA; BABYRUSSA n.

See Babyroussa.

The quality of being a baby; the personality of an infant.

BAC n. 2 definitions

A vat or cistern. See 1st Back.

BACCALAUREATE n. 3 definitions

The degree of bachelor of arts. (B.A. or A.B.), the first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges.

BACCARA; BACCARAT n.

A French game of cards, played by a banker and punters.

BACCARE; BACKARE interj.

Stand back! give place! -- a cant word of the Elizabethan writers, probably in ridicule of some person who pretended to a knowledge of Latin which he did not possess. Baccare! you are marvelous forward. Shak.

Pulpy throughout, like a berry; -- said of fruits. Gray.

BACCATED a. 2 definitions

Having many berries.

BACCHANAL a. 6 definitions

Relating to Bacchus or his festival.

BACCHANALIA n. 2 definitions

A feast or an orgy in honor of Bacchus.

BACCHANALIAN a. 2 definitions

Of or pertaining to the festival of Bacchus; relating to or given to reveling and drunkenness. Even bacchanalian madness has its charms. Cowper.

BACCHANALIANISM n.

The practice of bacchanalians; bacchanals; drunken revelry.

BACCHANT n. 3 definitions

A priest of Bacchus.

BACCHANTE n. 2 definitions

A priestess of Bacchus.

BACCHIC; BACCHICAL a.

Of or relating to Bacchus; hence, jovial, or riotous,with intoxication.