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Of the same kin; related by blood; -- used of persons; as, the two families are near akin.

Paralysis of the motor nerves; loss of movement. Foster.

Pertaining to akinesia.

The quantity baked at once; a batch; as, a baking of bread. Baking powder, a substitute for yeast, usually consisting of an acid, a carbonate, and a little farinaceous matter.

In a hot or baking manner.

The art or occupation of making the finer articles of household furniture.

See Coal.

A little can or cup. "And let me the canakin clink." Shak.

ng with a cloak; the act of concealing anything. To take heed of their dissembings and cloakings. Strype.

A harsh grating or squeaking sound, or the act of making such a sound. Start not at the creaking of the door. Longfellow.

The art, process, or occupation, of making dresses.

The state of being flaky.

A light covering of reeds, over which the main covering is laid, in thatching houses. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.

A prediction; also, a preface. [Obs.] Camden. Huloet.

Freakish. [Obs.] Pepys.

The operation or work of cutting grass and curing it for hay.

Causing overpowering sorrow.

Direct, forcible, and effective speaking. Milton.

The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See Burglary, and To break a house, under Break.

A breaking in; inroad; invasion.