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- English Word Kiver Definition A cover.
- English Word Kivikivi Definition Alt. of Kiwikiwi
- English Word Kivikivies Definition of Kiwikiwi
- English Word Kiwikiwi Definition Any species of Apteryx, esp. A. australis; -- so called in imitation of its notes. Called also kiwi. See Apteryx.
- English Word Kiwikiwies Definition of Kiwikiwi
- English Word Kjoekken moeddings Definition See Kitchen middens.
- English Word Klamaths Definition A collective name for the Indians of several tribes formerly living along the Klamath river, in California and Oregon, but now restricted to a reservation at Klamath Lake; -- called also Clamets and Hamati.
- English Word Kleeneboc Definition (Zool.) An antelope (Cerphalopus pygmaeus), found in South Africa. It is of very small size, being but one foot high at shoulder. It is remarkable for its activity, and for its mild and timid disposition. Called also guevi, and pygmy antelope.
- English Word Kleptomania Definition A propensity to steal, claimed to be irresistible. This does not constitute legal irresponsibility.
- English Word Kleptomaniac Definition A person affected with kleptomania.
- English Word Klick Definition See Click.
- English Word Klicket Definition A small postern or gate in a palisade, for the passage of sallying parties.
- English Word Klinkstone Definition See Clinkstone.
- English Word Klinometer Definition See Clinometer.
- English Word Klipdachs Definition A small mammal (Hyrax Capensis), found in South Africa. It is of about the size of a rabbit, and closely resembles the daman. Called also rock rabbit.
- English Word Klipdas Definition Alt. of Klipdachs
- English Word Klipfish Definition Dried cod, exported from Norway.
- English Word Klipspringer Definition A small, graceful South African antelope (Nanotragus oreotragus), which, like the chamois, springs from one crag to another with great agility; -- called also kainsi.
- English Word Kloof Definition A glen; a ravine closed at its upper end.
- English Word Klopemania Definition See Kleptomania.
- English Word Knab Definition To seize with the teeth; to gnaw.
- English Word Knab Definition To nab. See Nab, v. t.
- English Word Knabbed Definition of Knab
- English Word Knabbing Definition of Knab
- English Word Knabble Definition To bite or nibble.
- English Word Knack Definition To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise to chink.
- English Word Knack Definition To speak affectedly.
- English Word Knack Definition A petty contrivance; a toy; a plaything; a knickknack.
- English Word Knack Definition A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity.
- English Word Knack Definition Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity; a trick; a device.