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uncial
uncial
/ˈʌnsiəl/
adjective
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
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
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
(
)
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.
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
(
)
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
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)
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