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1. abandonment, n. View full entry 1593
...The surrender or devotion of oneself to an influence, passion, emotion, etc.; self-abandonment; an instance of this....
2. abbreviately, adv. View full entry 1599
...In an abbreviated manner or form; shortly, briefly, concisely....
3. abhorrency, n. View full entry 1592
...A deviation or divergence. Obs....
4. abhorrent, adj. View full entry 1599
...That shrinks or recoils with repugnance from something. Obs....
5. abjuring, adj. View full entry 1593
...That abjures (in various senses of the verb)....
6. abominationly, adv. View full entry 1592
...In a way or to an extent which is abominable; abominably, hatefully....
7. above board, adv. and adj. View full entry 1594
...Cards (esp. Gambling). With one's cards visible above the level of the playing table, so as to avoid suspicion of cheating. Also in fig. context. Obs....
8. † absonism, n. View full entry 1592
...Discordance or incongruity in the use of language; a solecism....
9. adequate, v. View full entry 1593
...trans. To make equal or commensurate with; to bring into correspondence or balance; to make adequate or sufficient....
10. adequation, n. View full entry 1589
...The action of equalling, or fact of being equal to. Obs....
11. affrightment, n. View full entry 1593
...The fact or state of being frightened; fright, sudden fear or alarm. Also: an instance of this....
12. afterlife, n. View full entry 1589
...The later part of a person's life; a later period in life; later life....
13. aghasting, adj. View full entry 1593
...In early use: †frightening, terrifying, alarming (obs.). Later: shocking, horrifying....
14. aghastment, n. View full entry 1594
...In early use: †terror, fright, alarm (obs.). Later: shock, horror....
15. agonized, adj. View full entry 1596
...Resulting from agony; expressing agony, indicative of great distress....
16. aie, int. View full entry 1594
...A wailing exclamation of resignation, surprise, regret, alarm, etc.; sometimes imitative of non-British speakers of English. Cf. ai...
17. alchemize, v. View full entry 1594
...trans. To produce or transform by alchemical means. Obs....
18. allegement, n.2 View full entry 1594
...The action or practice of alleging something (in various senses of allege). Also: an instance of this; an allegation....
19. allemande, n. View full entry 1591
...Any of various German dances; esp. a court dance in moderate duple time, considered to be German in origin or style, which is performed in couples and characterized by frequent...
20. allusive, adj. View full entry 1593
...Symbolic, metaphorical, figurative. Obs....
