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A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India.

A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice. [U. S. & Eng.]

Government by a pope; papal rule.

An order passed from front to rear by word of mouth.

That by which one can pass anywhere; a safe-conduct. [Obs.] Dryden.

A party formed in 1891, advocating in an increase of the currency, public ownership and operation of railroads, telegraphs, etc., an income tax, limitation in ownership of land, etc.

The finfoot.

Having opposite surfaces exactly plane and parallel, as a piece of glass.

Producing several young at a birth; as, a pluriparous animal.

Deeply divided into several portions.

Producing or bearing a great number; bringing forth many.

Same as Polypidom.

Producing polyps.

A ligament, of fascia, extending, in most mammals, from the ventral side of the ilium to near the symphysis of the pubic bones.

A consultation preliminary to a treaty.

A division; a divided share. To make pourparty, to divide and apportion lands previously held in common.

Capable of being prepared. "Medicine preparable by art." Boyle.

The act of preparing or fitting beforehand for a particular purpose, use, service, or condition; previous arrangement or adaptation; a making ready; as, the preparation of land for a crop of wheat; the preparation of troops for a campaign.

Tending to prepare or make ready; having the power of preparing, qualifying, or fitting; preparatory. Laborious quest of knowledge preparative to this work. South.

By way of preparation.