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1. aba, n.1 View full entry 1792
...A loose-fitting overgarment of various forms, traditionally worn by esp. Arab men and women. Cf. abaya...
2. abaya, n. View full entry 1810
...A long, loose-fitting overgarment, typically made of wool, traditionally worn in some Arab countries; = aba...
3. abdominoplasty, n. View full entry 1969
...Plastic surgery of the abdominal wall, esp. as a cosmetic operation to remove excess skin and fat; an instance of this....
4. able, v. View full entry a1400
...trans....
5. abolla, n. View full entry 1700
...In the ancient Roman world: a kind of thick cloak, worn by peasants, soldiers, and others (and, as an affectation, by philosophers)....
6. absolute, adj. (and adv.) and n. View full entry c1400
...Grammar....
7. academic, n. and adj. View full entry lOE
...Philos. Usu. with capital initial. An ancient philosopher of the Academy, the school of Plato and his followers; an adherent of the philosophical school of Plato; a Platonist....
8. academical, adj. and n. View full entry 1549
...Philos. Also with capital initial. = academic1. Now rare....
9. accessorize, v. View full entry 1934
...trans. orig. and chiefly Fashion. To provide with an accessory or accessories....
10. accessorized, adj. View full entry 1930
...Provided with or complemented by accessories; characterized by the use of accessories. Also in extended use. Cf. over-accessorized...
11. accessory, n. and adj. View full entry 1414
...Chiefly Law. A person who incites or assists someone to commit an arrestable offence, or who knowingly aids someone who has committed such an offence (opposed to principal)....
12. accoutred | accoutered, adj. View full entry c1540
...Provided with accoutrements; attired, dressed, equipped, arrayed. Freq. with modifying word, indicating special or sumptuous attire....
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. acetal, n. View full entry 1838
...A colourless volatile liquid, prepared by the reaction of acetaldehyde with ethanol, and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes....
15. acetophenone, n. View full entry 1871
...A yellow, sweet-smelling liquid which crystallizes just below room temperature, used in the manufacture of certain synthetic perfumes....
16. achkan, n. View full entry 1911
...In parts of South Asia: a light, close-fitting knee-length jacket buttoned at the front, traditionally worn by men....
17. action, n. View full entry a1393
...Something done or performed, a deed, an act; (in pl.) habitual or ordinary deeds, conduct....
18. Adamically, adv. View full entry 1860
...In a way resembling Adam in appearance or behaviour....
19. Adamite, n.1 and adj. View full entry 1542
...Church Hist. A member of any of a number of sects, both in the early church and later, who imitated the biblical Adam by going naked, typically as a symbol of...
20. Adamitic, adj. View full entry 1656
...Of, relating to, or characteristic of Adam; resembling Adam in nature or condition....
