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1. mastic, n. (and adj.) View full entry a1398
...An aromatic gum or resin which exudes from the bark of the lentisk or mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus (sense 2), used chiefly in making varnishes and, formerly, in...
2. melon, n.1 View full entry a1398
...Any of various kinds of edible gourd. Now chiefly: the fruit of any of the varieties of Cucumis melo, typically large and globose to oblong, with smooth, netted, or warty...
3. ordinary, adj. and adv. View full entry a1402
...Law. Of a judge: having regular jurisdiction, i.e. exercising authority by virtue of office and not by special deputation; esp. empowered ex officio to take jurisdiction of...
4. provision, n. View full entry a1387
...Christian Church. Appointment to a see or benefice not yet vacant; (as a count noun) an appointment of this nature, esp. one made by the Pope in derogation of...
5. prune, n. View full entry a1398
...The fruit of the plum tree, a plum. Also: a plum tree, Prunus × domestica. Obs. exc. as in sense 1c....
6. rabbit, n.1 View full entry a1398
...A gregarious, burrowing, plant-eating mammal, Oryctolagus cuniculus (family Leporidae, order Lagomorpha), which has long ears, typically brownish-grey fur, and a short, white tail, has been domesticated...
7. respect, n. (and int.) View full entry a1398
...Regard, gaze; visual attention. Esp. in to have respect to: to direct one's gaze towards, to regard, look at; to face; (occas.) to consult (a book). Also fig.Obs....
