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n.
A large stork of the genus Leptoptilos (formerly Ciconia), esp. the African species (L. crumenifer), which furnishes plumes worn as ornaments. The Asiatic species (L. dubius, or L. argala) is the adjutant. See Adjutant.
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One having five eighths negro blood; the offspring of a mulatto and a griffe.
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"Our Lord cometh;" -- an expression used by St. Paul at the conclusion of his first Epistle to the Corinthians (xvi. 22). This word has been used in anathematizing persons for great crimes; as much as to say, "May the Lord come quickly to take vengeance of thy crimes." See Anathema maranatha, under Anathema.
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A genus of endogenous plants found in tropical America, and some species also in India. They have tuberous roots containing a large amount of starch, and from one species (Maranta arundinacea) arrowroot is obtained. Many kinds are cultivated for ornament.
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A sacred inclosure or temple; -- so called by the islanders of the Pacific Ocean.
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An excursion for plundering.
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A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mils American money, less than a farthing sterling. Also, an ancient Spanish gold coin.
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A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
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A Mohammedan saint; especially, one who claims to work cures supernaturally.
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A liqueur distilled from fermented cherry juice, and flavored with the pit of a variety of cherry which grows in Dalmatia.
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The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus).
imp. & p. p.
of Maraud
v. i.
To rove in quest of plunder; to make an excursion for booty; to plunder.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Maraud
v.
A rover in quest of booty or plunder; a plunderer; one who pillages.
n.
The principal or ruling evil spirit.
n.
A macaw.
a.
Pertaining to, or resembling, pearl; pearly.
v. i.
To make a raid for booty; to maraud; also, to skirmish in advance of an army. See Picaroon.
n.
A wasting of flesh without fever or apparent disease; a kind of consumption; atrophy; phthisis.
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