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The water pepper (Polygonum Hydropiper), an aquatic plant of Europe and North America.

That which is thrown into a scale to make weight; something of little account added to supply a deficiency or fill a gap.

cipal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. See Hollow newel, under Hollow.

Same as Oarweed.

The woodcock. [Local, U.S.] Wood pewee (Zoöl.), a bird (Contopus virens) similar to the pewee (See Pewee, 1), but of smaller size.

Same as Pewit.

A low, bushy, nearly leafless herb (Hypericum Sarothra), common in sandy soil in the Eastern United States.

See Poke, the plant.

Any plant of the genus Astragalus. See Milk vetch.

To remove. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Again; once more. [U.S.]

The state of being renewed.

One who, or that which, renews.

One who reviews or reëxamines; an inspector; one who examines publications critically, and publishes his opinion upon their merits; a professional critic of books.

Tu rue. [Obs.] Chaucer.

olete phrase of disputed meaning, -- perhaps, smooth or polished bone. His saddle was of rewel boon. Chaucer.

A gunlock. [R.]

One who roughhews.

One who, or that which, screws.

To perform the duties of a sewer. See 3d Sewer. [Obs.]