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- English Word Various Definition Variegated; diversified; not monotonous.
- English Word Variously Definition In various or different ways.
- English Word Variscite Definition An apple-green mineral occurring in reniform masses. It is a hydrous phosphate of alumina.
- English Word Varisse Definition An imperfection on the inside of the hind leg in horses, different from a curb, but at the same height, and frequently injuring the sale of the animal by growing to an unsightly size.
- English Word Varix Definition A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein.
- English Word Varix Definition One of the prominent ridges or ribs extending across each of the whorls of certain univalve shells.
- English Word Vark Definition The bush hog, or boshvark.
- English Word Varlet Definition A servant, especially to a knight; an attendant; a valet; a footman.
- English Word Varlet Definition Hence, a low fellow; a scoundrel; a rascal; as, an impudent varlet.
- English Word Varlet Definition In a pack of playing cards, the court card now called the knave, or jack.
- English Word Varletry Definition The rabble; the crowd; the mob.
- English Word Varnish Definition A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.
- English Word Varnish Definition That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance.
- English Word Varnish Definition An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
- English Word Varnish Definition To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting.
- English Word Varnish Definition To cover or conceal with something that gives a fair appearance; to give a fair coloring to by words; to gloss over; to palliate; as, to varnish guilt.
- English Word Varnished Definition of Varnish
- English Word Varnisher Definition One who varnishes; one whose occupation is to varnish.
- English Word Varnisher Definition One who disguises or palliates; one who gives a fair external appearance.
- English Word Varnishing Definition of Varnish
- English Word Varnishing Definition The act of laying on varnish; also, materials for varnish.
- English Word Vartabed Definition A doctor or teacher in the Armenian church. Members of this order of ecclesiastics frequently have charge of dioceses, with episcopal functions.
- English Word Varuna Definition The god of the waters; the Indian Neptune. He is regarded as regent of the west, and lord of punishment, and is represented as riding on a sea monster, holding in his hand a snaky cord or noose with which to bind offenders, under water.
- English Word Varvel Definition In falconry, one of the rings secured to the ends of the jesses.
- English Word Varveled Definition Having varvels, or rings.
- English Word Vary Definition To change the aspect of; to alter in form, appearance, substance, position, or the like; to make different by a partial change; to modify; as, to vary the properties, proportions, or nature of a thing; to vary a posture or an attitude; to vary one's dress or opinions.
- English Word Vary Definition To change to something else; to transmute; to exchange; to alternate.
- English Word Vary Definition To make of different kinds; to make different from one another; to diversity; to variegate.
- English Word Vary Definition To embellish; to change fancifully; to present under new aspects, as of form, key, measure, etc. See Variation, 4.
- English Word Vary Definition To alter, or be altered, in any manner; to suffer a partial change; to become different; to be modified; as, colors vary in different lights.