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1. A1, adj. View full entry 1776
...Esp. of a wooden ship: first-class in respect of both hull and fittings (originally and esp. as classified in Lloyd's Register: see note in etymology). Also A1 at Lloyd's. Now...
2. Aaron's serpent, n. View full entry 1732
...= Aaron's rod1....
3. abandonedly, adv. View full entry 1723
...In an abandoned manner; spec.without moral or sexual constraint, profligately;without bounds or restriction, freely....
4. abandonly, adv.2 View full entry 1757
...Without constraint....
5. abatised, adj. View full entry 1777
...That is defended by an abatis (abatis); (also) formed into an abatis. Also fig. and in figurative contexts....
6. abbey laird, n. View full entry 1700
...An insolvent debtor taking sanctuary in the precincts of Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh. Cf. abbey3....
7. a-be, v. View full entry 1718
...Sc., Eng. regional, and Irish English (north.). As infinitive, in phrase to let (also leave, etc.) a-be: to leave off, desist...
8. abeam, adv. View full entry 1789
...On a line at right angles to a ship's course; opposite the middle of a vessel. Later also of an aircraft. Cf. beam17....
9. abeigh, adv. View full entry c1707
...Aloof, apart; away, at a distance....
10. aberrating, adj. View full entry ?1790
...That produces, is characterized by, or is subject to aberration....
11. abettance, n. View full entry 1781
...= abetment1....
12. † abevacuation, n. View full entry 1754
...Partial or gentle evacuation; an instance of this....
13. abhorrently, adv. View full entry 1779
...With abhorrence or revulsion; in a manner indicative of disgust or loathing. Now rare....
14. Abiponian, n. and adj. View full entry 1786
...= Abipon1....
15. † ablandishment, n. View full entry 1728
...A blandishment....
16. able whackets, n. View full entry 1785
...Blows given on the palm of the hand with a twisted handkerchief. Hence: a sailors' card game in which the loser of the game (or of a point) receives such blows....
17. abloom, adj. and adv. View full entry 1729
...In predicative use only: that is in bloom; covered with flowers. Also fig....
18. ablutionary, adj. View full entry 1761
...Of or relating to ablution or washing....
19. aboil, adv. and adj. View full entry 1774
...Chiefly Sc. In or into a boiling state; at boiling point. Also fig....
20. abolitionist, n. and adj. View full entry 1791
...spec....
