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satin
sătĭn' ' and sătĭne for satisne; v. satis init.
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A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
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satin
satin', satine ' for satis-ne, see satis.
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An Elementary Latin Dictionary
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Satin
·noun A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Sparrow
·noun Any one of several small singing birds somewhat resembling the true sparrows in form or habits...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Sparrow
Mentioned among the offerings made by the very poor. Two sparrows were sold for a farthing (Matt. 10...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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sparrow
Mumbling a sparrow; a cruel sport frequently practised at wakes and fairs: for a small premium, a bo...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Sparrow
(Heb. tzippor, from a root signifying to "chirp" or "twitter," which appears to be a phonetic repres...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Denmark satin
·- ·see under <<Satin>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Satin weave
·add. ·- A style of weaving producing smooth-faced fabric in which the warp interlaces with the fill...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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satin-bird
n. another name for the SatinBower-bird. See Bower-bird.
1827. Vigors and Horsfield, `Transactions ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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satin-robin
n.
a Tasmanian name for the Satin Fly-catcher, Myiagra nitida, Gould.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Water sparrow
·- The reed bunting.
II. Water sparrow ·- The reed warbler.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Sparrow Corner
At 83 and 84 Minories, at the south-east corner and at the west end of Royal Mint Street (P.O. Direc...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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sparrow-mouthed
Wide-mouthed, like the mouth of a sparrow: it is said of such persons, that they do not hold their m...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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swamp-sparrow
n.
a nickname in New Zealandfor the Fern-bird (q.v.).
1888. W. L. Buller, `Birds of New Zealand,' ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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sparrow grass
A vulgar pronunciation of asparagus both in England and America. Hence the celebrated charade by a c...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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mumble a sparrow
A cruel sport practised at wakes and fairs, in the following manner: A cock sparrow whose wings are ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose