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1. abb, n. View full entry eOE
...Originally: the woof or weft in a web. Later also: the warp in a web. Freq. attrib., as abb thread, abb wool, etc....
2. 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....
3. able, v. View full entry a1400
...trans....
4. † about-writing, n. View full entry c1449
...An inscription or legend around the head on the face of a coin....
5. abutting, adj. View full entry a1616
...That abuts; facing; adjacent, contiguous; neighbouring....
6. accessorize, v. View full entry 1934
...trans. orig. and chiefly Fashion. To provide with an accessory or accessories....
7. 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...
8. accolated, adj. View full entry 1875
...= accolled3....
9. accoutred | accoutered, adj. View full entry c1540
...Provided with accoutrements; attired, dressed, equipped, arrayed. Freq. with modifying word, indicating special or sumptuous attire....
10. 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....
11. aceramic, adj. (and n.) View full entry 1961
...Of a culture, esp. an early Neolithic culture: lacking pottery. Also: of or relating to such a culture. Also occas. as (with the)....
12. 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....
13. acetozone, n. View full entry 1902
...A white crystalline solid with strong oxidizing properties, used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and bleaching agent....
14. acker, n.2 View full entry 1937
...A piastre. hist. in later use....
15. Acrilan, n. View full entry 1951
...A proprietary name for a synthetic acrylic fibre used for clothing, blankets, etc. Freq. attrib....
16. Act of Parliament, n. View full entry 1456
...Originally: a law made by the British monarch with the advice of Parliament (now hist.). In later use: a statute passed by a parliament....
17. Adamically, adv. View full entry 1860
...In a way resembling Adam in appearance or behaviour....
18. Adamitical, adj. View full entry 1666
...= Adamitic In early use with reference to nakedness....
19. address, n. View full entry 1477
...Guidance; aid. Cf. address9. Obs....
20. addressing, n. View full entry ?c1400
...The action of address (in various senses); an instance of this; (esp. in early use) the action or an act of arranging or guiding something; (in later use)...
