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, social standing, etc.; -- usually in the plural. Their betters would hardly be found. Hooker. For the better, in the way of improvement; so as to produce improvement. "If I have altered him anywhere for the better." Dryden.

Having two legs. Hooker.

Full of blisters. Hooker.

To cause to blossom; to make flourish. [R.] Charitable affection bloomed them. Hooker.

A game at cards; poker. [U.S.] Bartlett.

To withdraw bones from the flesh of, as in cookery. "To bone a turkey." Soyer.

what boots it What booteth it to others that we wish them well, and do nothing for them Hooker. What subdued To change like this a mind so far imbued With scorn of man, it little boots to know. Byron. What boots to us your victories Southey.

Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold. Within the bosom of that church. Hooker.

game of euchre. Right bower, the knave of the trump suit, the highest card (except the "Joker") in the game. -- Left bower, the knave of the other suit of the same color as the trump, being the next to the right bower in value. -- Best bower or Joker, in some forms of euchre and some other games, an extra card somet…

A French gambling game somewhat like poker.

See Brokerage.

Of or pertaining to a broker or brokers, or to brokerage. [Obs.] Redeem from broking pawn the blemished crown. Shak.

nnot be but nature hath some director, of infinite power, to guide her in all her ways. Hooker. There is no question but the king of Spain will reform most of the abuses. Addison.

ncidental or casual speech, not directly relating to the point. "To quote by-speeches." Hooker.

ck, grain, or any commodity, at a fixed, price, at or within a certain time agreed on. [Brokers' Cant]

A banker; a money changer or broker; one who deals in bills of exchange, or who is skilled in the science of exchange.

(Cookery) A slice or piece of bread fried in butter or oil, on which anchovies, mushrooms, etc., are served.

Vulgar jargon; slang; the secret language spoker by gipsies, thieves. tramps, or beggars.

m Carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative.

A large herbaceos plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a sald.