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WAINSCOTING, ppr. Lining with boards.
WAIR, n. A piece of timber two yards long, and a foot broad. [I know not where u...
WAIST, n. 1. That part of the human body which is immediately below the ribs or ...
WAISTBAND, n. The band or upper pat of breeches, trousers or pantaloons, which e...
WAISTCLOTHS, n. Coverings of canvas or tarpauling for the hammocks, stowed on th...
WAISTCOAT, n. [waist and coat.] A short coat or garment for men, extending no lo...
WAISTER, n. In ships, waisters are men who are stationed in the waist in working...
WAIT, v.i. [The sense is to stop, or to continue.] 1. To stay or rest in expecta...
WAITER, n. 1. One who waits; an attendant; a servant in attendance. The waiters ...
WAITING, ppr. Staying in expectation. Waiting on, attending; accompanying; servi...
WAITING-MAID, WAITING-WOMAN, n. An upper servant who attends a lady. Waiting-gen...
WAITING-MAID, WAITING-WOMAN, n. An upper servant who attends a lady. Waiting-gen...
WAITS, n. 1. Itinerant nocturnal musicians. [Not in use.] 2. Nocturnal musicians...
WAIVE, n. A woman put out of the protection of the law.
WAIWODE, n. In the Turkish empire, the governor of a small province or town; a g...
WAKE, v.i. [G. The primary sense is to stir, to rouse, to excite.] 1. To be awak...