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The burning of a wad of pease straw at the end of harvest. [Prov. Eng.]

Centering in one's self.

Registering itself; -- said of any instrument so contrived as to record its own indications of phenomena, whether continuously or at stated times, as at the maxima and minima of variations; as, a self-registering anemometer or barometer.

Contiguous. [Obs.] Shak.

I had a great desire, not able to attain to a superficial skill in any, to have some smattering in all. Burton.

The act of one who stutters; -- restricted by some physiologists to defective speech due to inability to form the proper sounds, the breathing being normal, as distinguished from stammering.

In a tottering manner.

agitation, such as is caused by desire, expectation, or suspense. A widow, who had a twittering towards a second husband, took a gossiping companion to manage the job. L'Estrange.

Born of the same mother, but by a different father. Walter Pope, uterine brother to Dr. Joh. WilkiWood.

Of or pertaining to the bladder and the uterus.

One skilled in the diseases of cattle or domestic animals; a veterinary surgeon.

aling or treating the diseases of domestic animals, as oxen, horses, sheep, etc.; as, a veterinary writer or school.

Pertaining both to the vulva and the uterus.

The quality or state of being watery; moisture; humidity.

a. & n. from Water, v. Watering call (Mil.), a sound of trumpet or bugle summoning cavalry soldiers to assemble for the purpose of watering their horses. -- Watering cart, a sprinkling cart. See Water. -- Watering place. (a) A place where water may be obtained, as for a ship, for cattle, etc. (b) A place where there…

Passing to the west. Toward heaven's descent had sloped his westering wheel. Milton.

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction; management. His financial administration was of a piece with his military administration. Macaulay.

Pertaining to administration; administering; executive; as, an administrative body, ability, or energy. -- Ad*min"is*tra`tive*ly, adv.

Containing excessive praise or compliment; servilely praising; flattering; as, an adulatory address. A mere rant of adulatory freedom. Burke.

The encountering of risks; hazardous and striking enterprise; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat. He loved excitement and adventure. Macaulay.