WORDS OF THE DAY
iksaminadur CEBUANO

iksaminadur n examiner.

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those ENGLISH

The plural of that. See That.

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caret ENGLISH

The hawkbill turtle. See Hawkbill.

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fritillaria ENGLISH

A genus of liliaceous plants, of which the crown-imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is one species, and the Guinea-hen flower (F. Meleagris) …

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drove ENGLISH

Any collection of irrational animals, moving or driving forward; as, a finny drove.

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hush ENGLISH

Stillness; silence; quiet.

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cacaemia ENGLISH

Alt. of Cachaemia

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lamaism ENGLISH

A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Thibet, Mongolia, and some adjacent parts of Asia; -- so called from …

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sketchy ENGLISH

Containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete.

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spellwork ENGLISH

Power or effect of magic; that which is wrought by magic; enchantment.

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cover ENGLISH

To shelter, as from evil or danger; to protect; to defend; as, the cavalry covered the retreat.

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monumental ENGLISH

Of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a monumental inscription.

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forfeit ENGLISH

To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

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islag CEBUANO

islag v {1} [B2; b3] scatter in all directions. Muislag nang duut sa isdà ug ímung labáyug batu, The school …

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pelpel ILOKANO

v. /MANGI-: I-/ to press down or through (an opening). /MAI-/ to get stuck in an opening or hole.

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allanite ENGLISH

A silicate containing a large amount of cerium. It is usually black in color, opaque, and is related to epidote …

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water wheel ENGLISH

The paddle wheel of a steam vessel.

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ribbonman ENGLISH

A member of the Ribbon Society. See Ribbon Society, under Ribbon.

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invitiate ENGLISH
mus ENGLISH

A genus of small rodents, including the common mouse and rat.

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enero HILIGAYNON

enéro - (Sp. Enero) January. (cf. ulalóng).

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barbarity ENGLISH

Cruelty; ferociousness; inhumanity.

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simintu CEBUANO

simintu n {1} cement, concrete. Balay nga simintu, A concrete house. {2} the dikes around a rice paddy. v {1} …

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transpire ENGLISH

To escape from secrecy; to become public; as, the proceedings of the council soon transpired.

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ligaton HILIGAYNON

ligatón - (Sp. regatón, regatear) See regatón—a huckster; to peddle, etc. Nagaligatón siá sing mga (Manugligatón siá sang) ságing, páho, …

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sill ENGLISH

A piece of timber across the bottom of a canal lock for the gates to shut against.

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critique ENGLISH

A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and …

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tukung HILIGAYNON

túkung - Bobtailed, docked, having the tail cut short; to be or become bobtailed. (cf. putúl).

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mechanographist ENGLISH

An artist who, by mechanical means, multiplies copies of works of art.

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location ENGLISH

Situation; place; locality.

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unmoor ENGLISH

To cause to ride with one anchor less than before, after having been moored by two or more anchors.

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degradation ENGLISH

The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.

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genethliatic ENGLISH

One who calculates nativities.

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pulbura CEBUANO

pulbura n explosive powder.

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mananangkuy CEBUANO

mananangkuy n folk doctor (general term). v [B13; a12] become a healer.

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resistless ENGLISH

Having no power to resist; making no opposition.

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scrawny ENGLISH

Meager; thin; rawboned; bony; scranny.

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dent ENGLISH

A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc.

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mina CEBUANO

mína n {1} mine, mineral deposit. {2} explosive mine. v [A; a2] mine a mineral deposit. minahan n mine. Túa …

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blast pipe ENGLISH

The exhaust pipe of a steam engine, or any pipe delivering steam or air, when so constructed as to cause …

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saktu CEBUANO

saktu short for iksaktu.

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flutist ENGLISH

To move with quick vibrations or undulations; as, a sail flutters in the wind; a fluttering fan.

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gossip ENGLISH

To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales.

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yardland ENGLISH

A measure of land of uncertain quantity, varying from fifteen to forty acres; a virgate.

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