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The class of Vertebrata that includes the birds.

The Zoroastrian scriptures. See Zend-Avesta.

Of or pertaining to the Avesta or the language of the Avesta. - -n.

A kind of noseband used in breaking and training horses. [Written also caveson, causson.] White.

Brow; ridge. [Obs.] "Eaves of the hill." Wyclif.

To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private. To eavesdrop in disguises. Milton.

One who stands under the eaves, or near the window or door of a house, to listen; hence, a secret listener.

The habit of lurking about dwelling houses, and other places where persons meet fro private intercourse, secretly listening to what is said, and then tattling it abroad. The offense is indictable at common law. Wharton.

Turning yellow; yellowish.

Old workings. See Goaf. Raymond.

The sediment of melted tallow. Same as Greaves.

Same as Basedow's disease.

A stone laid over, or erected near, a grave, usually with an inscription, to preserve the memory of the dead; a tombstone.

t is made into cakes for dogs' food. In Scotland it is called cracklings. [Written also graves.]

A disease of horses, characterized by difficult breathing, with heaving of the flank, wheezing, flatulency, and a peculiar cough; broken wind.

A small due, in meal, established by usage, which is paid to the under miller. [Scot.]

A knavish woman. Carlyle.

pl. of Leaf.

pl. of Loaf.

A European species of Saint John's-wort; the tutsan. See Tutsan.