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1. A2, n. View full entry 1999
...The second half of an A level which is divided into two discrete components. Freq. attrib., esp. in A2 level....
2. abacost, n. View full entry 1974
...In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire): a man's suit consisting of a short-sleeved collarless jacket and loose trousers. ...
3. ablow, adj.2 View full entry 1905
...Of the wind: blowing. In predicative use only....
4. Abominable Snowman, n. View full entry 1921
...= yeti...
5. ACAS, n. View full entry 1975
...The Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service, set up by the British Government to mediate in industrial disputes....
6. actorly, adj. View full entry 1957
...= actorish...
7. adage, n.2 View full entry 1920
...= adagio2a, 2b....
8. -adelic, comb. form View full entry 1967
...Forming adjectives designating something which embodies in a psychedelic way that which is denoted or implied by the first element....
9. Adeni, n. and adj. View full entry 1950
...A native or inhabitant of Aden....
10. adobo, n. View full entry 1938
...In Filipino cookery: a spicy stew, typically consisting of pork, poultry, or seafood cooked in a vinegar-based sauce, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, bay leaves, and peppercorns....
11. adrenalized, adj. View full entry 1903
...Med. Containing adrenaline; treated with adrenaline....
12. aerobicized, adj. View full entry 1983
...Physically toned by aerobic exercise....
13. aeroelastics, n. View full entry 1960
...With sing. concord. = aeroelasticity1....
14. aerogramme, n. View full entry 1934
...= aerogram2b....
15. aerophobe, n. View full entry 1966
...A person who is afraid to travel by air....
16. aerospace, adj. and n. View full entry 1955
...attrib. Of or relating to aviation and space flight considered together, esp. as a branch of technology and industry....
17. aerospike, n. View full entry 1966
...In a rocket: a form of engine in which the exhaust gases emerge from an annular opening and converge so as to enclose a cone or spike of gas pumped in from...
18. affineur, n. View full entry 1976
...A person responsible for maturing cheese in a cellar, climate-controlled room, etc. Cf. affinage2....
19. affirm, adj. (and int.) View full entry 1960
...Esp. in radio communication: = affirmative1b. Also as ...
20. Afrika Korps, n. View full entry 1941
...(The name of) a unit of the German army established in 1941 under General (later Field Marshal) Rommel (18911944) to support the Italian army in North Africa, subsequently assuming...
