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  • English Word Japanner Definition A bootblack.
  • English Word Japanning Definition of Japan
  • English Word Japanning Definition The art or act of varnishing in the Japanese manner.
  • English Word Japannish Definition After the manner of the Japanese; resembling japanned articles.
  • English Word Jape Definition To jest; to play tricks; to jeer.
  • English Word Jape Definition To mock; to trick.
  • English Word Japer Definition A jester; a buffoon.
  • English Word Japery Definition Jesting; buffoonery.
  • English Word Japhethite Definition A Japhetite.
  • English Word Japhetic Definition Pertaining to, or derived from, Japheth, one of the sons of Noah; as, Japhetic nations, the nations of Europe and Northern Asia; Japhetic languages.
  • English Word Japhetite Definition A descendant of Japheth.
  • English Word Japonica Definition A species of Camellia (Camellia Japonica), a native of Japan, bearing beautiful red or white flowers. Many other genera have species of the same name.
  • English Word Jar Definition To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off.
  • English Word Jar Definition In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed.
  • English Word Jar Definition A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.
  • English Word Jar Definition Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.
  • English Word Jar Definition A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.
  • English Word Jar Definition To cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to jar one's faith.
  • English Word Jar Definition To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
  • English Word Jar Definition To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.
  • English Word Jar Definition A turn. [Only in phrase.]
  • English Word Jar Definition The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.
  • English Word Jar Definition A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar.
  • English Word Jar-owl Definition The goatsucker.
  • English Word Jararaca Definition A poisonous serpent of Brazil (Bothrops jararaca), about eighteen inches long, and of a dusky, brownish color, variegated with red and black spots.
  • English Word Jarble Definition To wet; to bemire.
  • English Word Jardiniere Definition An ornamental stand or receptacle for plants, flowers, etc., used as a piece of decorative furniture in room.
  • English Word Jards Definition A callous tumor on the leg of a horse, below the hock.
  • English Word Jargle Definition To emit a harsh or discordant sound.
  • English Word Jargon Definition A variety of zircon. See Zircon.