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A chamber or a cottage. [Obs.] Chaucer.

A member of a family which has occupied several European thrones, and whose descendants still claim the throne of France.

See under Whisky.

The principles of those adhering to the house of Bourbon; obstinate conservatism.

One who adheres to the house of Bourbon; a legitimist.

A jest. [Obs.] Chaucer.

A jester. [Obs.]

A pilgrim's staff.

A size of type between long primer and brevier. See Type.

The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade.

To sprout; to put forth buds; to shoot forth, as a branch. Gayly to bourgeon and broadly to grow. Sir W. Scott.

A mullet (Mugil capito) found in the rivers of Southern Europe and in Africa.

A stream or rivulet; a burn. My little boat can safely pass this perilous bourn. Spenser.

Without a bourn or limit.

A mineral of a steel-gray to black color and metallic luster, occurring crystallized, often in twin crystals shaped like cogwheels (wheel ore), also massive. It is a sulphide of antimony, lead, and copper.

See Burnoose.

An old French dance tune in common time.

An exchange, or place where merchants, bankers, etc., meet for business at certain hours; esp., the Stock Exchange of Paris.

A species of agalloch, or aloes wood, of a dusky or mottled color, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac; -- used by cabinetmakers.

A pun.