Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
noun
(countable, obsolete) An action or deed.
(drama) The occupation of an actor.
(law) Something done by a party — so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deed and action.
Pretending.
verb
present participle of act
adight
adight
Verb
To set in order; to array.
agates
agates
noun
plural of agate
agatha
agathe
agatho
agathy
ageist
ageist
adj
Unfairly discriminatory against someone based on their age.
noun
A person who behaves in an ageist manner.
agents
agents
noun
plural of agent
aggest
aggest
Verb
To heap up.
aghast
aghast
adj
Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.
agists
agists
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of agist
aglets
aglets
noun
plural of aglet
aglint
aglint
adj
Glinting.
agnate
agnate
adj
(linguistics) Having a similar semantic meaning.
Related to someone by male connections or on the paternal side of the family.
allied; akin
noun
(linguistics) A statement having a similar meaning to another, but a different structure.
A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.
Any paternal male relative.
agneta
agorot
agosto
agouta
agouta
noun
Alternative form of agouti
agouti
agouti
noun
A fur containing a pattern of pigmentation in which individual hairs have several bands of light and dark pigment with black tips; any of several genes responsible for this pigmentation.
A rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, of the genus Dasyprocta.
agouty
agouty
noun
Alternative spelling of agouti
agreat
agrest
agriot
agrito
agrote
aguilt
aguste
aiglet
aiglet
noun
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.
An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.
aigret
aigret
noun
Alternative spelling of aigrette
algate
algate
adv
(obsolete) Altogether; entirely.
(obsolete) Always.
(obsolete) By any means; at all events.
(obsolete) In any way; at all.
(obsolete) Notwithstanding; nevertheless.
algist
algist
noun
One who studies algae and seaweed.
alight
alight
adj
(figuratively) Aglow with activity or emotion.
Burning, lit, on fire.
Of an electrical light source: switched on and emitting light.
Often followed by with: shining with light; luminous, radiant; also, brightly coloured; vivid.
adv
(also figuratively) Chiefly in set alight: in flames, on fire; aflame.
verb
(also figuratively) Often followed by at, on, or upon: of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest.
(figuratively) Often followed by on or upon: to find by accident; to chance upon, to come upon.
(obsolete) To arrive.
(transitive, also figuratively, obsolete) To make less heavy; to lighten; to alleviate, to relieve.
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.
Often followed by on or upon: of a blow, something thrown, etc.: to land heavily.
To cast light on (something); to illuminate, to light up.
To come down or go down; to descend.
To set light to (something); to set (something) on fire; to ignite, to light.
amtorg
angsts
angsts
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of angst
angust
angust
adj
(obsolete) Narrow; strait; contracted; not spacious.
anight
anight
adv
(obsolete) In the night-time, at night.
antigo
anting
anting
noun
(ornithology) The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites.
antung
argent
argent
adj
(heraldry): of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.
Of silver or silver-coloured.
noun
(archaic) The metal silver.
(heraldry) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.
(obsolete, poetic) Whiteness; anything that is white.
argots
argots
noun
plural of argot
arguta
argute
argute
adj
(literary) Sharp; perceptive; shrewd.
(literary) Shrill in sound.
aright
aright
adv
(archaic) To or on the right-hand side.
Rightly, correctly; in the right way or form.
verb
(transitive) To make right; put right; arrange or treat properly.
artgum
atabeg
atabeg
noun
(historical) A high medieval Turkish feudal title, originally charged with the caretaking and mentoring of the realm's crown prince.
atglen
athing
atinga
atsugi
aughts
aughts
adj
From or evoking the first through tenth years of a century (chiefly the 2000s).
noun
The first decade of a century, such as 1900 to 1909 or 2000 to 2009, whose digit in the tens place is zero; the noughties.
augite
augite
noun
(mineralogy) A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt.
august
august
adj
Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
Of noble birth.
noun
Alternative form of auguste (“kind of clown”)
verb
(obsolete, rare) To bring to realization.
(obsolete, rare) To make ripe; ripen.
baggit
baggit
noun
A salmon that has just spawned.
bagnet
bagnet
noun
(Philippines) crispy pork belly
bagnut
baguet
baguet
noun
(architecture, zoology) Alternative form of baguette
bating
bating
adj
(Cornwall, Devon, dialect) Of the moon, when it is waning.
prep
(now rare) Apart from; except.
verb
present participle of bate
begats
begats
noun
(nonstandard) plural of begat
begets
begets
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beget
begift
begift
verb
(transitive) To entrust; endow.
(transitive) To give a gift or gifts to; bestow or present with gifts.
(transitive) To give as a gift.
begirt
begirt
verb
simple past tense and past participle of begird
berget
bergut
bhagat
bhagat
noun
A holy man in Sikhism or Hinduism.
bidget
bigate
bights
bights
noun
plural of bight
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bight
biglot
bigots
bigots
noun
plural of bigot
bigtha
birgit
birgit
Proper noun
An Afro-Asiatic language spoken in southeastern Chad.
biting
biting
adj
Causing a stinging sensation.
Cutting or incisive.
Tending to bite.
noun
(Kenya) A bite-sized snack.
An instance of something being bitten.
verb
present participle of bite
blight
blight
noun
(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
(phytopathology) A rapid and complete chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as leaves, branches, twigs, or floral organs.
The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
verb
(intransitive) To suffer blight.
(transitive) To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
(transitive) To spoil, ruin, or destroy (something).
bogart
bogart
noun
(slang) An obnoxious, selfish and overbearing person; an attention hog.
verb
(slang) To get something by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy.
(slang) To selfishly take or keep something; to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on.
bogata
boglet
boglet
noun
A kind of supernatural being.
A small patch of boggy ground.
bogota
botong
bouget
bouget
noun
(heraldry) A charge resembling the water bags that were used to supply the army in battle.
Obsolete form of budget.
bought
bought
noun
(obsolete) A bend or hollow in a human or animal body.
(obsolete) A bend; flexure; curve; a hollow angle.
(obsolete) A curve or bend in a river, mountain chain, or other geographical feature.
(obsolete) A fold, bend, or coil in a tail, snake's body etc.
(obsolete) The part of a sling that contains the stone.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of buy.
bright
bright
adj
(metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
(music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
Glorious; illustrious.
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
Manifest to the mind as light is to the eyes; clear, evident, plain.
Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
Of a person: lively, vivacious.
Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
Of light: brilliant, intense.
Of the eyes: able to see clearly; of eyesight: keen, sharp.
Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
adv
(archaic) Referring to sight, sound, understanding, etc.: clearly, distinctly; brightly.
(often literary) In a bright manner; brightly, glowingly, luminously, lustrously.
Referring to colour: with bold or vivid colours; brightly, boldly, vividly.
noun
(chiefly in the plural) Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
(figuratively) Glory, splendour.
(painting) An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
Brightness, glow.
verb
(intransitive, also figuratively) Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.
(transitive) Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
(transitive, figuratively) Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
brigit
bsfmgt
bsgmgt
budget
budget
adj
Appropriate to a restricted budget.
noun
(by implication) A relatively small amount of available money.
(obsolete) A compact collection of things.
(obsolete) A wallet, purse or bag.
(obsolete, military) A socket in which the end of a cavalry carbine rests.
An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.
The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.
verb
(intransitive) To construct or draw up a budget.
(transitive) To plan for the use of in a budget.
(transitive) To provide funds, allow for in a budget.
buglet
buglet
noun
(computing, informal) A minor bug in a program.
(music) A small bugle.
bugout
bugout
noun
Alternative form of bug out
burget
butung
cageot
catgut
catgut
noun
(countable) A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, especially of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, racquets, sutures etc.
(uncountable) A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.
(uncountable) The material from which such cords are made.
cating
caught
caught
adj
(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of catch
citing
citing
noun
Citation.
verb
present participle of cite
cogent
cogent
adj
Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning.
Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
cogito
cogito
noun
(philosophy, often preceded by the, sometimes capitalized) The argument "cogito, ergo sum" ("I think therefore I am") from the philosophy of René Descartes; the mental act of thinking this thought; a conscious being which performs this mental act.
coting
coting
verb
present participle of cote
cygnet
cygnet
noun
The young of a swan.
dating
dating
noun
A form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals with the aim of assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.
An estimation of the age of an artifact, biological vestige, linguistic usage, etc.
The setting of a date on which an event or transaction is to take place or take effect.
verb
present participle of date
deglut
deglut
verb
(medicine) To be swallowed
degust
degust
verb
To taste carefully to fully appreciate something; to savour
digest
digest
noun
(cryptography) The result of applying a hash function to a message.
A compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged; a summary of laws.
Any collection of articles, as an Internet mailing list including a week's postings, or a magazine arranging a collection of writings.
That which is digested; especially, that which is worked over, classified, and arranged under proper heads or titles
verb
(intransitive) To undergo digestion.
(medicine, obsolete, intransitive) To suppurate; to generate pus, as an ulcer.
(medicine, obsolete, transitive) To cause to suppurate, or generate pus, as an ulcer or wound.
(obsolete, transitive) To quieten or reduce (a negative feeling, such as anger or grief)
(obsolete, transitive) To ripen; to mature.
(transitive) To distribute or arrange methodically; to work over and classify; to reduce to portions for ready use or application.
(transitive) To separate (the food) in its passage through the alimentary canal into the nutritive and nonnutritive elements; to prepare, by the action of the digestive juices, for conversion into blood; to convert into chyme.
(transitive) To think over and arrange methodically in the mind; to reduce to a plan or method; to receive in the mind and consider carefully; to get an understanding of; to comprehend.
(transitive, chemistry) To expose to a gentle heat in a boiler or matrass, as a preparation for chemical operations.
To bear comfortably or patiently; to be reconciled to; to brook.
dights
dights
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dight
digits
digits
noun
(US slang) A telephone number.
plural of digit
diglot
diglot
adj
Synonym of bilingual.
noun
A bilingual inscription, book, or person.
diting
diting
verb
present participle of dite
dogate
dogate
noun
The office or dignity of a doge.
dogget
dogget
noun
Obsolete form of docket.
dogtie
doigte
dotage
dotage
noun
Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.
Fondness or attentiveness, especially to an excessive degree.
Foolish utterance(s); drivel.
doting
doting
adj
Characterized by giving love and affection.
Showing a decline of mental faculties, especially when it occurs in old age.
(Canadian Prairies) A pit used to catch and store rainwater or runoff.
(baseball, soccer) A sunken shelter at the side of a baseball or football (soccer) field where non-playing team members and staff sit during a game.
(military) A pit dug into the ground as a shelter, especially from enemy fire.
(nautical) A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.
(slang) A small portable case for equipment used to smoke marijuana.
dwight
dwight
Proper noun
name derived from the surname.
A village/town in Illinois.
A city/town in Kansas.
A village in Nebraska.
A city/village in North Dakota.
dygert
eaglet
eaglet
noun
The immature young of an eagle; an eagle chick.
eartag
eartag
noun
Alternative form of ear tag
eatage
eatage
noun
(dated) Edible growth of grass for horses and cattle, especially that of aftermath.
The right to let one's animals eat in a certain place; pasturage.
eating
eating
adj
Bred to be eaten.
Suitable to be eaten without being cooked.
noun
(informal, dialectal) Food; cooking, cuisine.
The act of corroding or consuming some substance.
The act of ingesting food.
verb
present participle of eat
egbert
egesta
egesta
noun
The waste which is carried out from a cell or an organism; the result of egestion; excrement
egests
egests
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of egest
eggett
egghot
egghot
noun
(archaic) A posset made of eggs, brandy, sugar, and ale.
egipto
egmont
egoist
egoist
noun
(nonstandard, by confusion of the similar words) An egotist (person who talks excessively about themself).
An advocate of egoism.
An egocentric or self-centered person.
egoity
egoity
noun
existence as an individual; selfness
personality
egrets
egrets
noun
plural of egret
egriot
egriot
noun
A kind of sour cherry.
eighth
eighth
adj
The ordinal form of the number eight.
noun
(slang) An eighth of an ounce, or approximately 3.5 grams, of marijuana or other drugs.
One of eight equal parts of a whole.
The person or thing in the eighth position.
verb
to divide by eight
eights
eights
noun
(poker slang) A pair of eights.
plural of eight
eighty
eighty
num
The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.
elegit
elegit
noun
(archaic) A judicial writ ordering seizure of a debtor's property.
engirt
engirt
adj
(rare) Encircled, surrounded.
verb
(obsolete) To girt; to surround or encircle.
past participle of engird
englut
englut
verb
To glut, satiate.
To swallow; to swallow up, engulf.
ergate
ergate
noun
(entomology) A worker ant.
ergots
ergots
noun
plural of ergot
estang
etagre
ethnog
ethrog
ethrog
noun
Alternative form of etrog
etrogs
etrogs
noun
plural of etrog
faggot
faggot
noun
(Ireland, dated, slang) A lazy, weak, work-shy person.
(UK, Ireland, colloquial, derogatory, obsolete) A shrewish woman.
(UK, historical) A faggot voter.
(chiefly Britain) A meatball made with offcuts and offal, especially pork. (See Wikipedia.)
(chiefly Britain, collective) A bundle of sticks or brushwood intended to be used for fuel tied together for carrying. (Some sources specify that a faggot is tied with two bands or withes, whereas a bavin is tied with just one.)
(obsolete) A soldier numbered on the muster-roll, but not really existing.
(obsolete) Burdensome baggage.
(offensive, vulgar) A homosexual man, especially an effeminate one.
(offensive, vulgar) A man considered weak, effeminate, timid, pathetic, emotional, non-heteronormative in some way
(offensive, vulgar, derogatory) An annoying or inconsiderate person.
(rare, dated in US) A burning or smouldering piece of firewood.
A bundle of pieces of iron or steel cut off into suitable lengths for welding.
verb
Alternative form of fagot
fagots
fagots
noun
plural of fagot
fagott
fagoty
fagoty
adj
Alternative form of faggoty (“relating to or consisting of faggots of wood”)
fangot
fangot
noun
A quantity of wares, such as raw silk, of approximately one to three hundredweights.
fating
fating
verb
(rare) present participle of fate
feting
feting
verb
present participle of fete
fidget
fidget
noun
(informal) A person who fidgets, especially habitually.
A nervous wriggling or twitching motion.
A toy intended to be fidgeted with.
verb
(intransitive) To wiggle or twitch; to move the body, especially the fingers, around nervously or idly.
(transitive) To cause to fidget; to make uneasy.
figent
figent
adj
(obsolete) fidgety; restless.
fights
fights
noun
plural of fight
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fight