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1. abondance, n. View full entry 1888
...A call undertaking to take nine or more tricks in solo whist. Cf. abundance4....
2. acrobat, n. View full entry 1827
...An entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats. Also in extended use: an animal which climbs or perches nimbly. Also fig....
3. acrobatically, adv. View full entry 1860
...In the manner of an acrobat; with gymnastic skill....
4. acrobatism, n. View full entry 1848
...The art or profession of the acrobat; the performance of gymnastic feats. Also in extended use....
5. actioned, adj. View full entry 1811
...With preceding word: having action of a specified kind; functioning in a particular way. Cf. action19....
6. aero-, comb. form View full entry 1865
...With reference to air or the air....
7. aerobic, adj. View full entry 1878
...Biol....
8. aficionada, n. View full entry 1836
...A female aficionado; (originally) a female devotee of bullfighting; (now usually) a woman or girl who is very enthusiastic about some activity, subject, or pastime....
9. aficionado, n. View full entry 1802
...An amateur bullfighter. Obs....
10. afterwale, n. View full entry 1833
...The rear wale (wale7) of a horse's collar, resting on the shoulders of the horse; the main body of a horse collar....
11. Agassiz trawl, n. View full entry 1882
...A type of beam trawl consisting of a net attached to a rigid frame with a hoop on either side, used to collect organisms dwelling on the sea floor....
12. ahorse, adv. View full entry 1808
...On horseback....
13. ahunt, adj. View full entry 1875
...In predicative use: that is hunting; on the hunt (for something)....
14. Akhal-Teke, adj. and n. View full entry 1882
...Designating a light and hardy horse developed in Turkmenistan, having a slender body and a coat that typically has a metallic bloom; designating the breed to which this horse belongs....
15. akhara, n. View full entry 1832
...In India: a wrestling ring or pit; a gymnasium or outdoor exercise area....
16. Alexandra, n. View full entry 1863
...Designating things popularized by or associated with Princess (later Queen) Alexandra (18441925), consort of Edward VII. Now chiefly hist....
17. alezan, n. (and adj.) View full entry 1820
...Chiefly with reference to a horse: a sorrel or bright chestnut colour. Also as ...
18. alibi, v. View full entry 1824
...trans. To transfer (one's residence) elsewhere, or to another place. Obs.rare....
19. all-age, adj. View full entry 1806
...orig. and chiefly Horse Racing and Coursing. Of a race: open to competitors of all ages. Cf. all-aged1, all-ages1....
20. all-aged, adj. View full entry 1838
...orig. Horse Racing (later also Coursing and in greyhound racing). Of a race: open to competitors of all ages. Also of the animals eligible to take part in...
