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Tax (tăks), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Taxed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Taxing.] [Cf. F. taxer. See , n.] 1. To subject to the payment of a tax or taxes; to impose a tax upon; to lay a burden upon; especially, to exact money from for the support of government.
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We are more heavily taxed by our idleness, pride, and folly than we are taxed by government. Franklin.
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2. (Law) To assess, fix, or determine judicially, the amount of; as, to tax the cost of an action in court.
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3. To charge; to accuse; also, to censure; -- often followed by with, rarely by of before an indirect object; as, to tax a man with pride.
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I tax you, you elements, with unkindness. Shak.
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Men's virtues I have commended as freely as I have taxed their crimes. Dryden.
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Fear not now that men should tax thine honor. M. Arnold.
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Taxability (?), n. The quality or state of being taxable; taxableness.
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Taxable (?), a. 1. Capable of being taxed; liable by law to the assessment of taxes; as, taxable estate; taxable commodities.
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2. (Law) That may be legally charged by a court against the plaintiff of defendant in a suit; as, taxable costs.
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-- Taxableness, n. -- Taxably, adv.
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Taxaspidean (?), a. [Gr. � an arrangement + �, �, shield.] (Zoöl.) Having the posterior tarsal scales, or scutella, rectangular and arranged in regular rows; -- said of certain birds.
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Taxation (?), n. [F. taxation, L. taxatio a valuing, estimation, from L. taxare. See .] 1. The act of laying a tax, or of imposing taxes, as on the subjects of a state, by government, or on the members of a corporation or company, by the proper authority; the raising of revenue; also, a system of raising revenue.
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2. (Law) The act of taxing, or assessing a bill of cost.
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3. Tax; sum imposed. [R.] Daniel.
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4. Charge; accusation. [Obs.] Shak.
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Tax certificate. (Law) The certificate issued to the purchaser of land at a tax sale certifying to the sale and the payment of the consideration thereof, and entitling the purchaser upon certain conditions and at a certain time thereafter to a deed or instrument of conveyance (called a tax deed) of the land, to be executed by the proper officer.
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Taxel (?), n. (Zoöl.) The American badger.
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Taxeopoda (?), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. � (?) + -poda.] (Paleon.) An order of extinct Mammalia found in the Tertiary formations.
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Taxer (?), n. 1. One who taxes.
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2. One of two officers chosen yearly to regulate the assize of bread, and to see the true gauge of weights and measures is observed. [Camb. Univ., Eng.] [Written also taxor.]
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Taxgatherer (?), n. One who collects taxes or revenues. -- Taxgathering, n.
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Taxiarch (?), n. [Gr. � and �; � a division of an army, a brigade (from � to arrange, array) + to rule.] (Gr. Antiq.) An Athenian military officer commanding a certain division of an army. Milford.
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Taxicorn (?), n. [L. taxus a yew + cornu a horn: cf. F. taxicorne.] (Zoöl.) One of a family of beetles (Taxicornes) whose antennæ are largest at the tip. Also used adjectively.
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Taxidermic (?), a. [Cf. F. taxidermique.] Of or pertaining to the art of preparing and preserving the skins of animals.
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Taxidermist (?), n. A person skilled in taxidermy.
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Taxidermy (?), n. [Gr. � an arranging, arrangement (fr. � to arrange) + � a skin, from � to skin: cf. F. taxidermie. See , , v. t.] The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for cabinets.
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taximeter n. 1. a meter in a taxi that registers the fare (based on the length of the ride).
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Taxine (?), n. [L. taxus a yew.] (Chem.) A poisonous alkaloid of bitter taste extracted from the leaves and seeds of the European yew (Taxus baccata). Called also taxia. The usual preparation is a mixture of compounds. Taxine A has the chemical formula: C35H47NO10.
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Taxis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. taxis a division or arrangement, fr. tassein to arrange.] 1. (Surg.) Manipulation applied to a hernial tumor, or to an intestinal obstruction, for the purpose of reducing it. Dunglison.
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2. In technical uses, as in architecture, biology, grammar, etc., arrangement; order; ordonnance.
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3. a reflexive movement by a motile organism by which it moves or orients itself in relation to some source of stimulation; as, chemotaxis, the motion toward or away from gradients of certain chemical compounds.
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-taxis (?), n. combining form for .
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taxi (?), n. 1. same as .
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2. any vehicle that carries passengers for a fare, as a water taxi.
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taxicab (?), n. an automobile with a professional driver which can be hired to carry passengers; -- also called a taxi, and informally called a cab or a hack. The driver of a taxicab is referred to as a or , and sometimes as a or . Taxicabs may be engaged by a prior appointment made, e.g. by telephone, or they may cruise for passengers, i.e. they may drive in city streets and stop to pick up pasengers when they are signalled by a prospective passenger. The act of signalling a taxicab (usually by a wave of the arm) is often called Coloq. to hail a cab or Coloq. to flag down a cab .
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Taxless, a. Free from taxation.
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Taxology (?), n. [Gr. taxis arrangement + -logy.] (Biol.) Same as .
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Taxon (tăksŏn), n.; pl. taxa or taxons. a taxonomic group, or the name of a taxonomic grouping.
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Taxonomic (tăksŏnŏmĭk), a. Pertaining to, or involving, taxonomy, or the laws and principles of classification; classificatory.
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Taxonomist (tăksŏn�mĭst), n. One skilled in taxonomy.
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Taxonomy (tăksŏn�m�), n. [Gr. taxis an arrangement, order + nomos a law.] 1. That division of the natural sciences which treats of the classification of animals and plants, primarily by consideration of their natural relationships with respect to their structure or genetic origin; the laws or principles of classification; systematics.
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2. A systematic arrangement of objects or concepts showing the relations between them, especially one including a hierarchical arrangement of types in which categories of objects are classified as subtypes of more abstract categories, starting from one or a small number of top categories, and descending to more specific types through an arbitrary number of levels. An usually contains a taxonomy as one of the important principles of organization.
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Taxor (?), n. [NL.] Same as , n., 2.
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Taxpayer (?), n. One who is assessed and pays a tax.
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Taylor-White process. (Metal.) A process (invented about 1899 by Frederick W. Taylor and Maunsel B. White) for giving toughness to self-hardening steels. The steel is heated almost to fusion, cooled to a temperature of from 700° to 850° C. in molten lead, further cooled in oil, reheated to between 370° and 670° C., and cooled in air.
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Tayra (?), n. [From the native name.] (Zoöl.) A South American carnivore (Galera barbara) allied to the grison. The tail is long and thick. The length, including the tail, is about three feet. [Written also taira.]
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Tay-Sachs Disease (?), n. (Med.) A rare hereditary disease affecting lipid metabolism in humans, due to a deficiency of hexosaminidase. It occurs in infants and children, and causes death before the onset of adulthood. It occurs most commonly of people of Jewish origin from easter Europe. It is characterized by accumulation of lipids in nervous tissue, causes a red spot on the retina, and eventual blindness and paralysis before death.
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Tazel (?), n. (Bot.) The teasel. [Obs.]
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Tazza (?), n. [It.] An ornamental cup or vase with a large, flat, shallow bowl, resting on a pedestal and often having handles.
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T cart (?). See under .
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T cell (tēsĕl) [From Thymus, the site of maturation of T-cells.] A type of white blood cell that circulates in the blood and lymph, and provides cell-mediated immunity for the organism, protecting against infecting cells or the body's own malignant cells; also called T lymphocyte. There are several types of T cells. They develop, as do B cells, from progenitor cells in the bone marrow, but are distinguished from B-cells (B-lymphocytes) by their site of differentiation; T-cells mature in the thymus and B-cells in the bone marrow (in birds in the Bursa of Fabricius). They also have different antigen receptors from those of B-cells. T-cells differentiate into cells that can directly kill infecting cells (cell-mediated immunity, cytotoxity) or activate other cells of the immune system (helper T cells), whereas B-cells differentiate on activation into antibody-secreting plasma cells. Helper T cells interact with B-cells by secreting lymphokines that stimulate the B cell which have detected a foreign antigen to enter the cell cycle and develop, by repeated mitosis, into a clone of cells with identical receptors, and then to secrete antibodies to that specific antigen.
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Tchawytcha (?), n. (Zoöl.) The quinnat salmon. [Local, U. S.]
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Tchick (chĭk), n. [Imitative.] A slight sound such as that made by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth and explosively sucking out the air at one side, as in urging on a horse. -- v. i. To make a tchick.
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tchotchke n. 1. [Yiddish tshatshke, trinket, from Pol. czaczko. MW10.] a knickknack or trinket; a decorative item or souvenir of little value. [Also spelled chotchke.]
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T connection. (Elec.) The connection of two coils diagrammatically as a letter T, chiefly used as a connection for passing transformers. When the three free ends are connected to a source of three-phase current, two-phase current may be derived from the secondary circuits. The reverse arrangement may be used to transform from two-phase. -- T-connected, a.
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Tea (tē), n. [Chin. tshā, Prov. Chin. te: cf. F. thé.] 1. The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea Chinensis or Camellia Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other countries.
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☞ Teas are classed as green or black, according to their color or appearance, the kinds being distinguished also by various other characteristic differences, as of taste, odor, and the like. The color, flavor, and quality are dependent upon the treatment which the leaves receive after being gathered. The leaves for green tea are heated, or roasted slightly, in shallow pans over a wood fire, almost immediately after being gathered, after which they are rolled with the hands upon a table, to free them from a portion of their moisture, and to twist them, and are then quickly dried. Those intended for black tea are spread out in the air for some time after being gathered, and then tossed about with the hands until they become soft and flaccid, when they are roasted for a few minutes, and rolled, and having then been exposed to the air for a few hours in a soft and moist state, are finally dried slowly over a charcoal fire. The operation of roasting and rolling is sometimes repeated several times, until the leaves have become of the proper color. The principal sorts of green tea are Twankay, the poorest kind; Hyson skin, the refuse of Hyson; Hyson, Imperial, and Gunpowder, fine varieties; and Young Hyson, a choice kind made from young leaves gathered early in the spring. Those of black tea are Bohea, the poorest kind; Congou; Oolong; Souchong, one of the finest varieties; and Pekoe, a fine-flavored kind, made chiefly from young spring buds. See , , Gunpowder tea, under , , , and . K. Johnson. Tomlinson.
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☞ “No knowledge of . . . [tea] appears to have reached Europe till after the establishment of intercourse between Portugal and China in 1517. The Portuguese, however, did little towards the introduction of the herb into Europe, and it was not till the Dutch established themselves at Bantam early in 17th century, that these adventurers learned from the Chinese the habit of tea drinking, and brought it to Europe.” Encyc. Brit.
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2. A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.
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3. Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.
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4. The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.
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Coloq. Arabian tea , the leaves of Catha edulis; also (Bot.), the plant itself. See . -- Coloq. Assam tea , tea grown in Assam, in India, originally brought there from China about the year 1850. -- Coloq. Australian tea , or Coloq. Botany Bay tea (Bot.), a woody climbing plant (Smilax glycyphylla). -- Coloq. Brazilian tea . (a) The dried leaves of Lantana pseodothea, used in Brazil as a substitute for tea. (b) The dried leaves of Stachytarpheta mutabilis, used for adulterating tea, and also, in Austria, for preparing a beverage. -- Coloq. Labrador tea . (Bot.) See under . -- Coloq. New Jersey tea (Bot.), an American shrub, the leaves of which were formerly used as a substitute for tea; redroot. See . -- Coloq. New Zealand tea . (Bot.) See under . -- Coloq. Oswego tea . (Bot.) See . -- Coloq. Paraguay tea , mate. See 1st . -- Coloq. Tea board , a board or tray for holding a tea set. -- Coloq. Tea bug (Zoöl.), an hemipterous insect which injures the tea plant by sucking the juice of the tender leaves. -- Coloq. Tea caddy , a small box for holding tea. -- Coloq. Tea chest , a small, square wooden case, usually lined with sheet lead or tin, in which tea is imported from China. -- Coloq. Tea clam (Zoöl.), a small quahaug. [Local, U. S.] -- Coloq. Tea garden , a public garden where tea and other refreshments are served. -- Coloq. Tea plant (Bot.), any plant, the leaves of which are used in making a beverage by infusion; specifically, Thea Chinensis, from which the tea of commerce is obtained. -- Coloq. Tea rose (Bot.), a delicate and graceful variety of the rose (Rosa Indica, var. odorata), introduced from China, and so named from its scent. Many varieties are now cultivated. -- Coloq. Tea service , the appurtenances or utensils required for a tea table, -- when of silver, usually comprising only the teapot, milk pitcher, and sugar dish. -- Coloq. Tea set , a tea service. -- Coloq. Tea table , a table on which tea furniture is set, or at which tea is drunk. -- Coloq. Tea taster , one who tests or ascertains the quality of tea by tasting. -- Coloq. Tea tree (Bot.), the tea plant of China. See Tea plant, above. -- Coloq. Tea urn , a vessel generally in the form of an urn or vase, for supplying hot water for steeping, or infusing, tea.
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Tea, v. i. To take or drink tea. [Colloq.]
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Teaberry (?), n. (Bot.) The checkerberry.
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Teach (tēch), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Taught (t�t); p. pr. & vb. n. Teaching.] [OE. techen, imp. taughte, tahte, AS. tǣcean, imp. tǣhte, to show, teach, akin to tācn token. See .] 1. To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals.
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If some men teach wicked things, it must be that others should practice them. South.
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2. To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to teach a child or a class. “He taught his disciples.” Mark ix. 31.
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The village master taught his little school. Goldsmith.
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3. To accustom; to guide; to show; to admonish.
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I shall myself to herbs teach you. Chaucer.
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They have taught their tongue to speak lies. Jer. ix. 5.
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☞ This verb is often used with two objects, one of the person, the other of the thing; as, he taught me Latin grammar. In the passive construction, either of these objects may be retained in the objective case, while the other becomes the subject; as, I was taught Latin grammar by him; Latin grammar was taught me by him.
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Syn. -- To instruct; inform; inculcate; tell; guide; counsel; admonish. See the Note under .
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Teach (?), v. i. To give instruction; to follow the business, or to perform the duties, of a preceptor.
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And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach. Chaucer.
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The priests thereof teach for hire. Micah iii. 11.
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Teachable (?), a. Capable of being taught; apt to learn; also, willing to receive instruction; docile.
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We ought to bring our minds free, unbiased, and teachable, to learn our religion from the Word of God. I. Watts.
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Teachableness, n. Willingness to be taught.
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Teache (tēch), n. [Cf. Amer. Sp. tacha, tacho.] (Sugar Manuf.) Any one of the series of boilers or evaporating pans in which the cane juice is concentrated in making sugar; especially, the last boiler of the series. Ure.
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The 1890 edition had the following etymology for teache: [Cf. Ir. teaghaim, Gael. teasaich, to heat.]. Presumably a speculation which proved incorrect?

Teacher (?), n. 1. One who teaches or instructs; one whose business or occupation is to instruct others; an instructor; a tutor.
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2. One who instructs others in religion; a preacher; a minister of the gospel; sometimes, one who preaches without regular ordination.
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The teachers in all the churches assembled. Sir W. Raleigh.
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Teaching, n. The act or business of instructing; also, that which is taught; instruction.
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Syn. -- Education; instruction; breeding. See .
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Teachless, a. Not teachable. [R.] Shelley.
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Teacup (?), n. A small cup from which to drink tea.
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Teacupful (?), n.; pl. Teacupfuls (�). As much as a teacup can hold; enough to fill a teacup.
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{ Tead, Teade } (tēd), n. [L. taeda, teda.] A torch. [Obs.] “A burning teade.” Spenser.
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Teagle (tēg'l), n. [Cf. .] A hoisting apparatus; an elevator; a crane; a lift. [Prov. Eng.]
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Teague (tēg), n. [Cf. W. taeog, taeawg, taiawg, adj., rustic, rude, n., a vassal, villain, peasant, clown, Ir. thuatach rural, boorish.] An Irishman; -- a term used in contempt. Johnson.
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Teak (tēk), n. [Malayalam tekku.] (Bot.) A tree of East Indies (Tectona grandis) which furnishes an extremely strong and durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes; also, the timber of the tree. [Written also teek.]
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Coloq. African teak , a tree (Oldfieldia Africana) of Sierra Leone; also, its very heavy and durable wood; -- called also African oak. -- Coloq. New Zeland teak , a large tree (Vitex littoralis) of New Zeland; also, its hard, durable timber.
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Teakettle (?), n. A kettle in which water is boiled for making tea, coffee, etc.
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Teal (tēl), n. [OE. tele; akin to D. teling a generation, production, teal, telen to breed, produce, and E. till to cultivate. The English word probably once meant, a brood or flock. See to cultivate.] (Zoöl.) Any one of several species of small fresh-water ducks of the genus Anas and the subgenera Querquedula and Nettion. The male is handsomely colored, and has a bright green or blue speculum on the wings.
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☞ The common European teal (Anas crecca) and the European blue-winged teal, or garganey (Anas querquedula or Anas circia), are well-known species. In America the blue-winged teal (Anas discors), the green-winged teal (Anas Carolinensis), and the cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera) are common species, valued as game birds. See .
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Coloq. Goose teal , a goslet. See . -- Coloq. Teal duck , the common European teal.
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Team (tēm), n. [OE. tem, team, AS. teám, offspring, progeny, race of descendants, family; akin to D. toom a bridle, LG. toom progeny, team, bridle, G. zaum a bridle, zeugen to beget, Icel. taumr a rein, bridle, Dan. tömme, Sw. töm, and also to E. tow to drag, tug to draw. √64. See , and cf. to bear.] 1. A group of young animals, especially of young ducks; a brood; a litter.
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A team of ducklings about her. Holland.
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2. Hence, a number of animals moving together.
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A long team of snowy swans on high. Dryden.
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3. Two or more horses, oxen, or other beasts harnessed to the same vehicle for drawing, as to a coach, wagon, sled, or the like. “A team of dolphins.” Spenser.
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To take his team and till the earth. Piers Plowman.
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It happened almost every day that coaches stuck fast, until a team of cattle could be procured from some neighboring farm to tug them out of the slough. Macaulay.
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4. A number of persons associated together in any work; a gang; especially, a number of persons selected to contend on one side in a match, or a series of matches, in a cricket, football, rowing, etc.
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5. (Zoöl.) A flock of wild ducks.
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6. (O. Eng. Law) A royalty or privilege granted by royal charter to a lord of a manor, of having, keeping, and judging in his court, his bondmen, neifes, and villains, and their offspring, or suit, that is, goods and chattels, and appurtenances thereto. Burrill.
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