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ttic, an architectural erection above the main cornice, concealing a roof, but not having windows or inclosing rooms. -- False bearing, any bearing which is not directly upon a vertical support; thus, the weight carried by a corbel has a false bearing. -- False cadence, an imperfect or interrupted cadence. -- False…

An instrument for winnowing grain, by moving which the grain is tossed and agitated, and the chaff is separated and blown away.

the nerves or veins arranged in a radiating manner; -- said of certain leaves, and of the winfs of some insects.

are played in sequences upon the table, the one who first gets rid of his cards being the winner.

e, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.

A large tub, cistern, or vessel; a vat. [Obs.] The fats shall overflow with wine and oil. Joel ii. 24.

till are overthrown. Shak. The whizzing arrow sings, And bears thy fate, Antinous, on its wings. Pope.

Pertaining to the west wind; soft; mild; gentle.

The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting.

Frightful; causing fear [Scotch] "This fearsome wind." Sir W. Scott

One of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow.

Clothed, covered, or fitted with (or as with) feathers or wings; as, a feathered animal; a feathered arrow. Rise from the ground like feathered Mercury. Shak. Nonsense feathered with soft and delicate phrases and pointed with pathetic accent. Dr. J. Scott.

Any small windowlike opening or recess, esp. one to show the relics within an altar, or the like.

Pertaining to a window or to windows.

Having transparent spots, as the wings of certain butterflies.

Having windows; characterized by windows.

The arrangement and proportioning of windows; -- used by modern writers for the decorating of an architectural composition by means of the window (and door) openings, their ornaments, and proportions.

A kind of marble or alabaster, sometimes used for windows on account of its transparency.

The spur-winged goose; -- so called from the red circle around the eyes.

Intensity of feeling or expression; glowing ardor; passion; holy zeal; earnestness. Hooker. Winged with fervor of her love. Shak.