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255 words match “BARROW”

CONTESTATION n.
itness; attestation; testimony. [Obs.] A solemn contestation ratified on the part of God. Barrow.
DALLY v.
is madness to dally any longer. Calamy. We have put off God, and dallied with his grace. Barrow.
DECREPITNESS n.
Decrepitude. [R.] Barrow.
DEFAILURE n.
Failure. [Obs.] Barrow.
DEFECTUOUS a.
Full of defects; imperfect. [Obs.] Barrow.
DEFINE v.
To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. "To define controversies." Barrow.
DEPUTE v.
.] The most conspicuous places in cities are usually deputed for the erection of statues. Barrow.
DESIGNFUL a.
Full of design; scheming. [R.] -- De*sign"ful*ness, n. [R.] Barrow.
DIMINISH v.
o lessen; -- opposed to augment or increase. Not diminish, but rather increase, the debt. Barrow.
DIMISSION n.
Leave to depart; a dismissing. [Obs.] Barrow.
DIRECTIVE a.
vern; showing the way. Hooker. The precepts directive of our practice in relation to God. Barrow.
DISCOAST v.
d earth discoasted lie. G. Fletcher. To discoast from the plain and simple way of speech. Barrow.
DISCONSOLACY n.
The state of being disconsolate. [Obs.] Barrow.
DISCONSOLATE n.
Disconsolateness. [Obs.] Barrow.
DISCRIMINATE v.
discerning differences; to distinguish. Cowper. To discriminate the goats from the sheep. Barrow.
DISMOUNT v.
m an elevation, place of honor and authority, or the like. Dismounted from his authority. Barrow.
DISPENSATION n.
urred of his own free will (oaths, vows, etc.). A dispensation was obtained to enable Dr. Barrow to marry. Ward.
DISPLEASE v.
sides. J. Fletcher. Adversity is so wholesome . . . why should we be displeased therewith Barrow.
DISPOSER n.
disposes; a regulator; a director; a bestower. Absolute lord and disposer of all things. Barrow.
DISQUIETFUL a.
Producing inquietude or uneasiness. [R.] Barrow.
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