jow |
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(Scot.) the sound of a bell; to hit (esp. the head).
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Jehu |
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a king of Israel known for his high-speed
chariot attacks. (11 Kings 9)
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foudroyant |
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stunning; abrupt and overpowering. [< F
/foudroyer/ to strike with lightning.]
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grandsire |
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a method of ringing changes.
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fanfaron |
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a fanfare; a braggart.
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contravallation |
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a defensive fortification built to protect beseigers
against a relieving force.
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immure |
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to enclose within walls; to confine; to entomb
in a wall.
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fulgurite |
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a tubelike rock formation formed by a lightning strike.
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pluton |
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(geol.) an igneous body which froze well below
the surface.
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camouflet |
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an underground explosion that does not break
the surface; the bomb so exploded; the pocket
so formed.
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tailor |
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knell.
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