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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. ablegate, n. View full entry 1817
...An envoy of the Holy See who brings the insignia of office to a newly appointed cardinal....
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. acceptancy, n. View full entry 1788
...= acceptance (in various senses)....
7. acetonamine, n. View full entry 1868
...Any of a group of compounds obtained by a condensation reaction of ammonia with acetone and containing an amine (or imine) group and a ketone group....
8. actioner, n. View full entry 1825
...A shareholder; = actionary Cf. action9. Obs.rare....
9. adage, n.2 View full entry 1920
...= adagio2a, 2b....
10. Addison, n. View full entry 1856
...a disorder caused by chronic deficiency of corticosteroid hormones resulting from disease affecting the adrenal glands, characterized by weight loss, weakness, increased pigmentation of the skin, and episodes of vomiting, diarrhoea, and...
11. Adeni, n. and adj. View full entry 1950
...A native or inhabitant of Aden....
12. 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....
13. Adventist, n. View full entry 1843
...A member of any of various Christian sects emphasizing belief in the imminent Second Coming of Christ; spec. a follower of William Miller (17821849), who predicted that...
14. adventurism, n. View full entry 1838
...Behaviour characteristic of an adventurer (in various senses); proneness or willingness to take risks, engage in hazardous enterprises, defy convention, or live by one's wits....
15. aeolina, n. View full entry 1829
...A mouth organ or harmonica, comprising metal plates enclosing free reeds....
16. aeroelastics, n. View full entry 1960
...With sing. concord. = aeroelasticity1....
17. aerogramme, n. View full entry 1934
...= aerogram2b....
18. aerophobe, n. View full entry 1966
...A person who is afraid to travel by air....
19. 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....
20. 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...
