Quadripartite
“Having four parties; divided into four parts.”
Category: 1755 Dictionary of the English Language
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Fawningly
“In a cringing servile way.”
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Adiaphorous
“Neutral; particularly used of some spirits and salts, which are neither of an acid or alkaline nature.”
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Ponton
“A floating bridge or invention to pass over water: it is made of two great boats placed at some distance from one another, both planked over, as is the interval between them, with rails on their sides: the whole so strongly built as to carry over horse and cannon.”
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Equation
” [In algebra.] Is an expression of the same quantity in two dissimilar terms, but of equal value; as 3 s = 36“
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Handydandy
“A play in which children change hands and places.”
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Jauntiness
“Airyness; flutter; genteelness.”
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Adroitness
“Dexterity; readiness; activity. Neither this word, nor adroit, seem yet completely naturalized.”
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Abbreviature
“1. A mark used for the sake of shortening. 2. A compendium or abridgment.”
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Obstetrication
“The office of a midwife.”
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