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The European spotted goby (Gobius minutus); -- called also pollybait. [Prov. Eng.]

A hem, border., or trimming, as of embroidered work.

Same as Purpleheart.

Any plant of the genus Astragalus. See Milk vetch.

The golden-eye.

Same as Rattlebox.

Masonry constructed of unsquared stones that are irregular in size and shape.

Work or things made for sale; hence, work done carelessly or slightingly. Shak.

Sea cabbage.

The hedg sparrow. [Prov. Eng.]

Back and forth, like the movement of a shuttle.

A plant of the genus Coronilla (C. scorpioides); -- so named from its curved pods.

imp. of Slay.

Somewhat drunk. [Slang]

Sloth; idleness. [Obs.] Chaucer.

The larva of a noctuid mmoth (Achatodes zeæ) which feeds inside the stalks of corn (maize), sometimes causing much damage. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment.

Ware, or articles collectively, for table use.

In a way of a tale or story.

Any plant of the composite genus Rudbeckia, coarse herbs somewhat resembling the sunflower; -- so called from their conical receptacles.

A viaduct, pier, scaffold, or the like, resting on trestles connected together.