Sorry for the really long hiatus on Word of the Day, but I moved recently and don't have internet. Soon I shall return. I promise.

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As always, when I'm out of town, Word of the Day goes on hiatus. I'm out of town for a bit, so WOTD will return on Wednesday.
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Dearth [derth] n. scarcity

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Dav'it n. crane, usually one of pair, at ship's side for lowering and hoisting boats

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Dastard n. contemptable sneaking coward

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Dau'phin n. formerly (1349-1830) eldest son of French king
Dass'ie n. South African hyrax

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Daguerre'otype [-ger'-] n. early photographic process; photograph by it

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Da'do [dā'dō] n. lower part of room wall when lined or painted separately
Dac'tyl n. metrical foot of one long followed by two short syllables
Dag'lock n. dung-caked locks of wool around hindquarters of sheep

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Cy'clostyle [sī-] vt. to produce (pamphlets, etc.) in large numbers for distribution

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Cyg'net [sig'-] n. young swan
Cyn'osure [sin'əz-yoor]n. centre of attraction

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Cus'pidor n. spitoon

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Cuta'neous [kyōō-] a. of skin
Cut'tle n. sea mollusc like squid
Cyano'sis [sī-] n. blueness of skin

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Cu'neiform [kyōō'ni-] a. wedge-shaped, esp. of ancient Babylonian writing

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Cu'pola n. dome
Curar'i n. poisonous resin of South American tree, now used as muscle relaxant
Curete' [kyoor-] n. surgical instrument for removing dead tissue etc. from some body cavities

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Cuirass [kwi-] n. metal or leather armour of breastplate and backplate

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Cu'bit n. old measure of length, about 18 inches

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Crupp'er n. strap holding back saddle in place by passing around horse's tail; horse's hindquarters

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Cruciate [-ōō-] a. cross-shaped
Cru'et [-ōō-] n. small container for salt, pepper, vinegar, oil, etc; stand holding such containers
Cruse [-ōōz-] n. small earthenware jug or pot

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