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 uncial uncial /ˈʌnsiəl/

adjective

  1. Relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)  ( uncial )
    relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)
     Uncial letters
    uncial letters

noun

  1. A style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries  ( uncial )
    a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries
     In the museum, there's a manuscript written in uncial script.
    In the museum, there's a manuscript written in uncial script.


 royal tennis royal tennis /ˈrɔɪəl ˈtɛnɪs/

noun

  1. An ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled court  ( court tennis , real tennis , royal tennis )
    an ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled court


 bustle bustle /ˈbʌsəl/

noun

  1. () A rapid active commotion  ( fuss , hustle , stir , ado , bustle , flurry )
    a rapid active commotion
      There was a flurry of excitement as the team scored the winning goal.
    There was a flurry of excitement as the team scored the winning goal.
  2. A framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt  ( bustle )
    a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
     In the 19th century, many women wore a bustle to enhance the fullness of their skirts.
    In the 19th century, many women wore a bustle to enhance the fullness of their skirts.

verb

  1. () Move or cause to move energetically or busily  ( bustle about , hustle , bustle )
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
     The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance
    The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance


 James Cagney James Cagney /dʒeɪmz ˈkægni/

noun

  1. United States film actor known for his portrayals of tough characters (1899-1986)  ( Cagney , James Cagney , Jimmy Cagney )
    United States film actor known for his portrayals of tough characters (1899-1986)