·add. ·- The middle latitudes of the southern hemisphere. So called from the boisterous and prevailing westerly winds, which are especially strong in the South Indian Ocean up to 50° S.
·pl of <<Forty>>. II. Forties ·noun ·pl ·see <<Forty>>. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
(·p.pr. & ·vb.n.) of <<Roar>>. II. Roaring ·noun A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast...
A noisy, riotous fellow. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
A quick trade. ...
n. a slang name for the Aurora Australis. ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris