A secret; a mystery; -- generally used in the plural.
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A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password.
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A secret; a mystery; -- generally used in the plural.
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Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
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A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.
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Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow.
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A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, cal…
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The war cry, or gathering word, of a Highland clan in Scotland; hence, any rallying cry.
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To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attes…
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To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.
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A word; an oral utterance.
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A word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign.
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The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…
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