WORDS OF THE DAY
Rescyt LAW AND LEGAL

L. Fr. Rescelt; receipt; the receiving or harboring a felon, after the com-mlsteion of a crime. Britt c. 23

Read the complete definition
have ENGLISH

To accept possession of; to take or accept.

Read the complete definition
oba HILIGAYNON

óba - To undress, divest, etc. See úba.

Read the complete definition
heel ENGLISH

The hinder part of any covering for the foot, as of a shoe, sock, etc.; specif., a solid part projecting …

Read the complete definition
alignment ENGLISH

The act of adjusting to a line; arrangement in a line or lines; the state of being so adjusted; a …

Read the complete definition
kabdus CEBUANO

kabdus = mabdus.

Read the complete definition
adultery ENGLISH

The intrusion of a person into a bishopric during the life of the bishop.

Read the complete definition
frankincense ENGLISH

A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best …

Read the complete definition
anchor ENGLISH

To fix or fasten; to fix in a stable condition; as, to anchor the cables of a suspension bridge.

Read the complete definition
rayit CEBUANO

rayit huk n right hook in boxing.

Read the complete definition
sentient ENGLISH

One who has the faculty of perception; a sentient being.

Read the complete definition
unfounded ENGLISH

Having no foundation; baseless; vain; idle; as, unfounded expectations.

Read the complete definition
sangkad CEBUANO

sangkad a broad, having ample width. Sangkad nga panaptun, Cloth that is of ample width. v {1} [B1256] be completely …

Read the complete definition
lucubrate ENGLISH

To study by candlelight or a lamp; to study by night.

Read the complete definition
hypophysis ENGLISH

See Pituitary body, under Pituitary.

Read the complete definition
gihit-gihit HILIGAYNON

gihít-gihít - Dim. of gíhit, gihít. To move a little, shift slightly. Gihít-gihitá ang lamésa. Move the table just a …

Read the complete definition
Personable LAW AND LEGAL

Having the rights and powers of a person; able to hold or malntain a plea In court; also capacity to …

Read the complete definition
enerlasting ENGLISH

(With the definite article) The Eternal Being; God.

Read the complete definition
tagingting CEBUANO

tagingting n {1} jingling or clanging sound. {2} resounding, ringing of voice. Tagingting ang mandù sa sultan, The sul-tans command …

Read the complete definition
glyconic ENGLISH

Consisting of a spondee, a choriamb, and a pyrrhic; -- applied to a kind of verse in Greek and Latin …

Read the complete definition
kaka HILIGAYNON

kâkâ - Full, stuffed, crammed, brimful, chockfull, chokefull, bulging; to be or become full, etc. Abáw, balíkda ináng bátà nga …

Read the complete definition
intersesamoid ENGLISH

Between sesamoid bones; as, intersesamoid ligaments.

Read the complete definition
tennu ENGLISH
sagittarius ENGLISH

A zodiacal constellation, represented on maps and globes as a centaur shooting an arrow.

Read the complete definition
banxring ENGLISH

An East Indian insectivorous mammal of the genus Tupaia.

Read the complete definition
tigaykay HILIGAYNON

tigáykay - The empty shells of various shell-fishes as often found on the beach. (cf. pakinháson).

Read the complete definition
greillade ENGLISH

Iron ore in coarse powder, prepared for reduction by the Catalan process.

Read the complete definition
sparkler ENGLISH

One who, or that which, sparkles.

Read the complete definition
bathing ENGLISH

Act of taking a bath or baths.

Read the complete definition
boating ENGLISH

In Persia, a punishment of capital offenders, by laying them on the back in a covered boat, where they are …

Read the complete definition
paw ENGLISH

To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.

Read the complete definition
ladoy-ladoy HILIGAYNON

ladóy-ladóy - Dim. and Freq. of ladóy.

Read the complete definition
melibean ENGLISH

Alt. of Melib/an

Read the complete definition
mamadigo ILOKANO

= MANG-+ PADIGO.

Read the complete definition
iconoclasm ENGLISH

The doctrine or practice of the iconoclasts; image breaking.

Read the complete definition
elegy ENGLISH

A mournful or plaintive poem; a funereal song; a poem of lamentation.

Read the complete definition
kern ENGLISH

To take the form of kernels; to granulate.

Read the complete definition
liquidate ENGLISH

To determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness); or, where there is an indebtedness to more …

Read the complete definition
callid ENGLISH

Characterized by cunning or shrewdness; crafty.

Read the complete definition
magamo HILIGAYNON

magamó - Trouble-maker; turbulent, tumultuous, riotous, disorderly, out of hand, disturbing, radical, rowdy, bad, a disturber of the peace, one …

Read the complete definition
take ENGLISH

To draw; to deduce; to derive.

Read the complete definition
bloom ENGLISH

To produce or yield blossoms; to blossom; to flower or be in flower.

Read the complete definition
Rbtracto O Tanteo LAW AND LEGAL

In Spanish iaw. The right of revoking a eontract of sale; the rigbt of redemption of a thing sold. White, …

Read the complete definition
pangulipas CEBUANO

pangulípas see kulípas.

Read the complete definition
Amenable LAW AND LEGAL

Subject to answer to the .aw; accountable; responsible; liable to pun-ishment. Miller v. Com., 1 Duv. (Ky.) 17

Read the complete definition
impudent ENGLISH

Bold, with contempt or disregard; unblushingly forward; impertinent; wanting modesty; shameless; saucy.

Read the complete definition