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• Oak

  ·noun The strong wood or timber of the oak. II. Oak ·noun Any tree or shrub of the genus Quercus. T...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Oak

  There are six Hebrew words rendered "oak." 1) El occurs only in the word El-paran (Gen. 14:6). The ...

  Easton's Bible Dictionary

• oak

  A rich maa, a man of good substance and credit. To sport oak; to shut the outward door of a student'...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• oak

  n. The Oak of the Northern Hemisphere( Quercus) is not found among the indigenous treesof Australia...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• oak

  ♦ Quercus, the valuable monarch of the woods. "Hearts of oak are our ships," as the old song says. ...

  The Sailor's Word-Book

• Oak

  (Heb. strong). There is much difficulty in determining the exact meanings of the several varieties o...

  William Smith's Bible Dictionary

• Apple

  ·vi To grow like an apple; to bear apples. II. Apple ·noun Anything round like an apple; as, an app...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Apple

  (Heb. tappuah, meaning "fragrance"). Probably the apricot or quince is intended by the word, as Pale...

  Easton's Bible Dictionary

• apple

  and Apple-tree n. and adj. The names are applied to various indigenous trees,in some cases from a ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• Apple Tree, Apple

  (Heb. tappuach). Mention of the apple tree occurs in the Authorized Version in (Song of Solomon 2:3;...

  William Smith's Bible Dictionary

• Fumed oak

  ·add. ·- Oak given a weathered appearance by exposure in an air-tight compartment to fumes of ammoni...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Oak Tree

  A messuage so called in Watling Street, given to the parish of All Hallows, Bread Street (Strype, Ed...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• cambridge oak

  A willow. ...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• bull-oak

  n. See oak. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• desert-oak

  n. an Australian tree, Casuarinadecaisneana, F. v. M. See Casuarina and Oak. 1896. Baldwin Spencer...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• forest-oak

  n. See oak. Forget-me-not, n. The species of this familiar flower is Myosotis australis, R. Br., N...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• he-oak

  n. See oak and she-oak. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• native oak

  n. See oak. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• river-oak

  See oak. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• scrub-oak

  n. See oak. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• she-oak

  n. 1) A tree of the genus Casuarina (q.v.). The timber, which is very hard andmakes good fuel, was ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• silky-oak

  n. a tree, often tall, Grevillearobusta, Cunn., N.O. Proteaceae, producing a usefultimber in demand...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• swamp-oak

  n. 1) A broomlike leguminous shrubor small tree, Viminaria denudata, Sm. (also called Swamp-broom)....

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• oak-webb

  the brown cock-chafer. Cornish. ...

  A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose

• Adam's apple

  ·- ·see under <<Adam>>. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Apple pie

  ·- A pie made of apples (usually sliced or stewed) with spice and sugar. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Apple-faced

  ·adj Having a round, broad face, like an <<Apple>>. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Apple-jack

  ·noun Apple brandy. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Apple-john

  ·noun A kind of apple which by keeping becomes much withered; — called also Johnapple. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Apple-squire

  ·noun A pimp; a kept gallant. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Chess-apple

  ·noun The wild service of Europe (Purus torminalis). ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Mad-apple

  ·noun ·see <<Eggplant>>. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Otaheite apple

  ·- A West Indian name for a myrtaceous tree (Jambosa Malaccensis) which bears crimson berries. II. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Sea apple

  ·- The fruit of a West Indian palm (Manicaria Plukenetii), often found floating in the sea. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• Vi-apple

  ·noun ·see Otaheite apple. ...

  Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

• apple cart

  Down with his apple-cart; knock or throw him down. ...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• apple-berry

  n. the fruit of an Australianshrub, Billardiera scandens, Smith,N.O. Pittosporeae, called by childr...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• apple-gum

  n. See gum. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• brush-apple

  n. See apple. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• emu-apple

  n. See apple. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• kangaroo-apple

  n. an Australian and Tasmanianfruit, Solanum aviculare, Forst., N.O.Solanaceae. The name is also ap...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• logan-apple

  n. a small Queensland tree,with an acid fruit, Acronychia acidia, F. v. M., N.O. Rutaceae. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• mooley-apple

  n. i.q. emu-apple (q.v.) ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• mulga-apple

  n. a gall formed on theMulga-tree, Acacia aneura, F. v. M. (q.v.). See also Apple. 1889. J. H. Mai...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• rose-apple

  n. another name for the SweetPlum. See under plum. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• apple brandy

  A liquor distilled from cider; also called cider brandy. ...

  Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

• apple jack

  A liquor distilled from cider; also called cider brandy. ...

  Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

• apple butter

  A sauce made of apples stewed down in cider. This is generally made in quantity, and kept for use du...

  Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

• geniton apple

  An early apple, probably June eating. Provincial in Suffolk, England.--Moor's Glossary. In the old d...

  Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

• may-apple

  (Genus, podophyllum.) A plant, the root of which is medicinal, answering as a substitute for jalup.-...

  Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

• Royal Oak Yard

  In Whitecross Street, Cripplegate (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• botany-bay oak

  or Botany-Bay Wood ,n. a trade name in England for the timber of Casuarina. See Beef-wood. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• she-oak nets

  nets placed on each side of a gangwayfrom a ship to the pier, to prevent sailors who have beenindulg...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• Pine Apple Court

  Opposite Crab Court and Woolsack Alley. In Portsoken Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 27-Boyle, 1799)....

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• Quick Apple Alley

  In Bishopsgate Street Without (W. Stow, 1722-Dodsley, 1761). Not named in the maps. ...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• Sweet Apple Court

  West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Hatton, I708-O.S. 1880). Before its rebuildin...

  A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

• apple dumplin shop

  A woman's bosom. ...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• apple-pye bed

  A bed made apple-pye fashion, like what is called a turnover apple-pye, where the sheets are so doub...

  Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

• apple-scented gum

  n. See gum. ...

  Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

• apple-pie order

  An expression used in familiar conversation, denoting perfect order. It is used alike in England and...

  Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

• apple-pie order

  A strange but not uncommon term for a ship in excellent condition and well looked to. Neat and order...

  The Sailor's Word-Book