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To smooth; to plane; as, to howel a cask.

The upper stage of a porcelian furnace.

uld sit impatiently thinking with what an unusual amount of noise the oars worked in the thowels. Dickens.

t; a description; as, an account of a battle. "A laudable account of the city of London." Howell.

Helping; helpful; assisting. [R.] "Adjuvant causes." Howell.

Burnt; adust. [Obs.] Howell.

A second branch of a buck's antler. Howell.

was there such an amphibolous quarrel -- both parties declaring themselves for the king. Howell.

Applicable; also, compliant. [Obs.] Howell.

One who makes trees his study, or who is versed in the knowledge of trees. Howell.

Silver plate or vessels. [Obs.] Bowls of frosted argentry. Howell.

d and overdue, after payment of a part; arrears. The old arrearages . . . being defrayed. Howell.

a demoniac; raving; mad; crack-brained. [Obs.] Odd, arreptitious, frantic extravagances. Howell.

To strew or sprinkle with ashes. Howell.

A collection of inanimate objects. [Obs.] Howell.

Of or pertaining to a bath. Howell.

One who thrusts in the banderillas in bullfighting. W. D. Howells.

false front of hair similarly worn. His hair cut in front like a young lady's bang. W. D. Howells.

orge, and makes iron utensils, horseshoes, etc. The blacksmith may forge what he pleases. Howell.

inconsiderately. [Low] If I have anything on my mind, I have to blat it right out. W. D. Howells.