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- English Word Oubliette Definition A dungeon with an opening only at the top, found in some old castles and other strongholds, into which persons condemned to perpetual imprisonment, or to perish secretly, were thrust, or lured to fall.
- English Word Ouch Definition A socket or bezel holding a precious stone; hence, a jewel or ornament worn on the person.
- English Word Oueen-post Definition One of two suspending posts in a roof truss, or other framed truss of similar form. See King-post.
- English Word Oughne Definition Own.
- English Word Ought Definition See Aught.
- English Word Ought Definition Was or were under obligation to pay; owed.
- English Word Ought Definition Owned; possessed.
- English Word Ought Definition To be bound in duty or by moral obligation.
- English Word Ought Definition To be necessary, fit, becoming, or expedient; to behoove; -- in this sense formerly sometimes used impersonally or without a subject expressed.
- English Word Ought Definition of Owe
- English Word Oughtness Definition The state of being as a thing ought to be; rightness.
- English Word Oughwhere Definition Anywhere; somewhere. See Owher.
- English Word Ouistiti Definition See Wistit.
- English Word Oul Definition An awl.
- English Word Oul Definition An owl.
- English Word Oulachan Definition Same as Eulachon.
- English Word Ounce Definition A weight, the sixteenth part of a pound avoirdupois, and containing 437/ grains.
- English Word Ounce Definition The twelfth part of a troy pound.
- English Word Ounce Definition Fig.: A small portion; a bit.
- English Word Ounce Definition A feline quadruped (Felis irbis, / uncia) resembling the leopard in size, and somewhat in color, but it has longer and thicker fur, which forms a short mane on the back. The ounce is pale yellowish gray, with irregular dark spots on the neck and limbs, and dark rings on the body. It inhabits the lofty mountain ranges of Asia. Called also once.