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1. A, n. View full entry OE
...The letter, and the sound it represents....
2. abanderado, n. View full entry 1598
...A standard-bearer....
3. abatised, adj. View full entry 1777
...That is defended by an abatis (abatis); (also) formed into an abatis. Also fig. and in figurative contexts....
4. abider, n. View full entry 1435
...A person who is steadfast, or who perseveres. Obs.rare....
5. able, adj., adv., and n. View full entry a1382
...In predicative use, with for (in early use also with to). Capable of, having sufficient strength or power for; ready for, fit to cope with. Now chiefly ...
6. ablution, n. View full entry c1405
...Chem. Originally: the purification of oils and other substances by a process of emulsification with hot water, the water being drained off after the two immiscible liquids have been allowed to...
7. about-face, v. View full entry 1804
...intr. To turn around so as to face in the opposite direction; (fig.) to reverse one's opinion, policy, etc. Originally Mil., as a command in infantry drill....
8. abraid, v.1 View full entry OE
...trans. To move (something) suddenly or violently, to wrench, snatch; to pull out; to draw (a sword). Also fig.Obs....
9. absence, n. View full entry c1384
...The state of being absent or away from a place, or from the company of a person or persons. Also occas.: an instance of this. Freq. with possessive adjectives. Contrasted with ...
10. absent, adj. and n. View full entry a1382
...Not present in a place or at an occasion; away. Freq. in predicative use....
11. † accloy, v. View full entry c1330
...trans....
12. accompanied, adj. View full entry 1611
...App. = consorteda. Obs.rare....
13. accoutrement | accouterment, n. View full entry c1550
...In pl. Items of apparel; (more generally) additional pieces of dress or equipment, trappings; (Mil.) the outfit of a soldier other than weapons and garments....
14. ace, n.1 and adj. (and int.) View full entry ?a1300
...A single point in a game, and related uses....
15. acharnement, n. View full entry 1756
...Bloodthirsty fury, spec. in the course of a military attack; ferocity. Also in extended use: ferocious enthusiasm, gusto; an instance of this....
16. acies, n. View full entry 1628
...Roman Hist. A battle line in a military formation. rare....
17. acquest, n. View full entry a1456
...The action or an act of acquiring something. Cf. acquist1. Obs....
18. acquire, v. View full entry a1450
...trans....
19. acquittance, n. View full entry 1394
...A document showing that a debt has been paid; a receipt in full, barring further demand for payment; a written or printed release. Now hist....
20. action, n. View full entry a1393
...Something done or performed, a deed, an act; (in pl.) habitual or ordinary deeds, conduct....
