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1. black, adj. and n. View full entry eOE
...Designating the darkest colour possible, that of soot, coal, the sky on a moonless night in open country, and a small hole in a hollow object; of or having this colour; (also)...
2. blue, adj. and n. View full entry c1300
...Of a colour of the spectrum intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or deep sea on a clear day....
3. man, n.1 (and int.) View full entry eOE
...A human being....
4. marigold, n. and adj. View full entry a1400
...A plant of the genus Calendula (family Asteraceae (Compositae)) with golden or bright yellow flowers; esp. C. officinalis (= pot marigoldpot2...
5. mountain, n. and adj. View full entry c1275
...A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, esp. one high and steep in form (larger and higher than a hill) and with a summit of relatively small area....
6. orange, n.1 and adj.1 View full entry a1400
...Any of various kinds of citrus fruit with a usually reddish-yellow rind when mature and an acid many-celled juicy pulp; spec.(more fully Seville orange, bitter orange)(more fully...
7. parapet, n. View full entry 1590
...Mil. A defence of earth or stone to conceal troops from the enemy's observation and fire; spec. (in permanent fortifications) a protection against missiles, raised on the top of...
8. Scotch, adj. and n.3 View full entry 1407
...Of or belonging to Scotland or its inhabitants; = Scottish2....
9. trace, n.1 View full entry a1300
...The way or path which anything takes; course, road; esp. in to take one's trace, to make one's way, take one's course, proceed. Obs....
