A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on other parts of the person; -- mostly used in compounds; as, neckerchief; breastkerchief; and later, handkerchief.

Dressed; hooded; covered; wearing a kerchief.

A notch, channel, or slit made in any material by cutting or sawing.

A compound in which tar or asphaltum combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; -- used principally as an insulating material in telegraphy.

See Carl.

The dried bodies of the females of a scale insect (Kermes ilices formerly Coccus ilicis), allied to the cochineal insect, and found on several species of oak near the Mediterranean; also, the dye obtained from them. They are round, about the size of a pea, contain coloring matter analogous to carmine, and are used in dyeing. They were anciently thought to be of a vegetable nature, and were used in medicine.

See Kirmess.

Kernel; corn; grain.

Having part of the face projecting beyond the body or shank; -- said of type.

To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

Having a kernel.

Full of kernels; resembling kernels; of the nature of kernels.

Clownish; boorish.

Same as Cerolite.

An oil used for illuminating purposes, formerly obtained from the distillation of mineral wax, bituminous shale, etc., and hence called also coal oil. It is now produced in immense quantities, chiefly by the distillation and purification of petroleum. It consists chiefly of several hydrocarbons of the methane series, having from 10 to 16 carbon atoms in each molecule, and having a higher boiling point (175 - 325/ C) than gasoline or the petroleum ethers, and a lower boling point than the oils.

A cress.

A kind of coarse, woolen cloth, usually ribbed, woven from wool of long staple.

See Cassimere.

See Cassinette.

Varieties of kersey; also, trousers made of kersey.

To carve.

A carver.

See Kaiser.

The stomach of a calf, prepared for rennet.

To kiss.

of Cast.

A small, slender European hawk (Falco alaudarius), allied to the sparrow hawk. Its color is reddish fawn, streaked and spotted with white and black. Also called windhover and stannel. The name is also applied to other allied species.

Carrion; any filth.

A small salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) of inferior value, which in the autumn runs up all the larger rivers between San Francisco and Kamchatka.

To catch.

A pureed table sauce made predominantly from tomatoes, flavored with onions, sugar, salt and spices; called also tomato ketchup. The term is also applied to pureed sauces containing mushrooms, walnuts, etc., being called in such cases mushroom ketchup, walnut ketchup, etc.

One of a series of organic bases obtained by the reduction of certain isonitroso compounds of the ketones. In general they are unstable oily substances having a pungent aromatic odor.

The name of certain African species of Hibiscus, cultivated for the acid of their mucilage.

One of a series of series of complex nitrogenous substances, represented by methyl ketol and related to indol.

One of a large class of organic substances resembling the aldehydes, obtained by the distillation of certain salts of organic acids and consisting of carbonyl (CO) united with two hydrocarbon radicals. In general the ketones are colorless volatile liquids having a pungent ethereal odor.

Pertaining to, or derived from, a ketone; as, a ketonic acid.

A metallic vessel, with a wide mouth, often without a cover, used for heating and boiling water or other liguids.

A drum made of thin copper in the form of a hemispherical kettle, with parchment stretched over the mouth of it.

One who plays on a kettledrum.

The upper division of the European Triassic. See Chart of Geology.

A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.

To cover.

A kerchief.

The gazelle.

To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges.

Essential; most important; as, the key fact in the inquiry; the president was the key player inthe negotiations.

See Keynote.

Cold as a metallic key; lifeless.

Wharfage; quayage.

The whole arrangement, or one range, of the keys{3} of an organ, piano, typewriter, etc.; that part of a device containing the keys{3} used to operate it.

Furnished with keys; as, a keyed instrument; also, set to a key, as a tune.

A hole or apertupe in a door or lock, for receiving a key.

lacking or not requiring a key; as, a keyless lock operated by a series of pushbuttons. Opposite of keyed.

John Maynard Keynes, the british economist (1883-1946) whose book /The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money/ (Macmillan, 1936) had a strong influence on views of the government's role in the economy through the 1970's. See Keynesian.

Of or pertaining to John Maynard Keynes; conforming to the theories of Keynesianism; -- especially, the term is used to refer to the macroeconomic theories and politico-economic policies proposed by Keynes and his followers, especially in regards to their advocacy of governmental action to maintain low unemployment through government spending. Keynes's book /The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money/ (Macmillan, 1936) had a strong influence on views of the government's role in the economy through the 1970's.

the macroeconomic theories and politico-economic policies of British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) and his followers; -- used especially in reference to their advocacy of governmental action to maintain low unemployment through government spending. See Keynes.

The tonic or first tone of the scale in which a piece or passage is written; the fundamental tone of the chord, to which all the modulations of the piece are referred; -- called also key tone.

To form a key seat, as by cutting. See Key seat, under Key.

The central or topmost stone of an arch. This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, or projects, or is decorated with carving. See Illust. of Arch.

See Key way, under Key.

Any kind of khaki cloth; hence, a uniform of khaki or, rarely, a soldier clad in khaki. In the United States and British armies khaki or cloth of a very similar color is almost exclusively used for service in the field.

See Caliph.

the dialect of Mongolian that is the official language of the Mongolian People's Republic.

Same as Kamsin.

A hot southwesterly wind in Egypt, coming from the Sahara.

An Eastern inn or caravansary.

Dominion or jurisdiction of a khan.

A city in Ukraine; -- its former capital.

A lofty West African tree (Khaya Senegalensis), related to the mahogany, which it resembles in the quality of the wood. The bark is used as a febrifuge.

A governor or viceroy; -- a title granted in 1867 by the sultan of Turkey to the ruler of Egypt.

See Henna.

The Indian jackal.

The dhole.

A Dravidian of a group of tribes of Orissa, India, a section of whom were formerly noted for their cruel human sacrifices to the earth goddess, murder of female infants, and marriage by capture.

An address or public prayer read from the steps of the pulpit in Muslim mosques, offering glory to God, praising Mohammed and his descendants, and the ruling princes.

The Sumerian goddess personifying earth; the counterpart of Akkadian Aruru.

a deciduous South African tree (Pterocarpus angolensis) having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; it yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood.

See Kyaboca wood.

The dziggetai.

A large iron bucket used in Cornwall and Wales for raising ore out of mines.

Portions of small fish used for bait on the banks of Newfoundland.

an Israeli communal{2} form of agricultural settlement. Originally it was predominantly agricultural and practiced a very high level of sharing, including collective rearing of children. More recently (by 1998) industries have taken over a significant role in the Kibbutz economy, and the level of sharing has dropped significantly.

a member of a kibbutz.

A chap or crack in the flesh occasioned by cold; an ulcerated chilblain.

Chapped; cracked with cold; affected with chilblains; as, kibed heels.

A tent used by the Kirghiz Tartars.

See Keblah.

Nonsense; stuff; also, fashion; style.

Affected with kibes.

See Kechil.

A blow with the foot or feet; a striking or thrust with the foot.

To pay (a kickback); as, they kicked back five percent of the sales price.

to begin; to commence; as, they kicked off the rally with a playing of the national anthem.

Capable or deserving of being kicked.

A tribe of Indians which formerly occupied the region of Northern Illinois, allied in language to the Sacs and Foxes.

recoil, of a gun or machine, as in older automobile engines when started by turning a crank.

One who, or that which, kicks.

The act of delivering a blow with the foot.

A kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score.

See Kickshaws, the correct singular.

Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy.

A kickshaws.

Fantastic; restless; as, kicksy-wicksy flames.

The water thrush or accentor.

That which is restless and uneasy.

See Kiddy, v. t.

A young fox.

imp. of Kythe.

A kind of ingrain carpeting, named from the English town where formerly most of it was manufactured.

A huckster; a cadger.

A kind of basketwork weir in a river, for catching fish.

The guillemot.

A young fellow; formerly, a low thief.

Frolicsome; sportive.

A young kid.

To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will, with intent to carry to another place.

One who steals or forcibly carries away a human being; a manstealer.

the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment.

Having the form or shape of a kidney; reniform; as, a kidney-shaped leaf; a kidney-shaped swimming pool.

A kind of saxifrage (Saxifrage stellaris). The navelwort.