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DOWNCAST, a. Cast downward; directed to the ground; as a downcast eye or look, i...
DOWN-SITTING, n. The act of sitting down; repose; a resting. Thou knowest my dow...
DOWN-HAUL, n. In seamens language, a rope passing along a stay, through the crin...
DOWN-BED, n. A bed of down.
DOWN, n. 1. The fine soft feathers of fowls, particularly of the duck kind. The ...
DOWLE, n. A feather. [Not in use.]
DOWLAS, n. A kind of coarse linen cloth.
DOWERY, DOWRY, A different spelling of dower, but little used, and they may well...
DOWERLESS, a. Destitute of dower; having no portion or fortune.
DOWERED, a. Furnished with dower, or a portion.
DOWER, n. [Gr., a gift; to give. L.] 1. That portion of the lands or tenements o...
DOWDY, n. An awkward, ill-dressed, inelegant woman. DOWDY , a. Awkward.
DOWCETS, n. The testicles of a hart or stag.
DOWAGER, n. A widow with a jointure; a title particularly given to the widows of...
DOWABLE, a. [See Dower .] That may be endowed; entitled to dower.
DOVISH, a. Like a dove; innocent. [Not in use.]