- squirr
- Squir Squir (skw[~e]r), v. t. To throw with a jerk; to throw edge foremost. [Obs.] [Written also {squirr}.] --Addison. [1913 Webster]
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Squirr — (skw[ e]r), v. t. See {Squir}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
squirr — ˈskwər(.) transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: probably alteration of skirr (I) dialect Britain : to throw with a jerk or with the edge foremost … Useful english dictionary
squirrel-tail — squirrˈel tail noun 1. A grass (Hordeum marinum) of European marshland with long hairlike awns (in full squirrel tail grass) 2. A broad tailed lobworm (Walton) 3. A cap of squirrel skins, with a tail hanging down behind • • • Main Entry:… … Useful english dictionary
squirre — ou squirrhe [ skir ] n. m. • 1690, 1800; schirre 1538; gr. skirrhos ♦ Pathol. Forme de cancer (épithélioma) de consistance dure du fait de la prédominance d une sclérose avec rétraction des tissus. Squirre du sein. ● squirre ou squirrhe nom… … Encyclopédie Universelle
squirrhe — squirre ou squirrhe [ skir ] n. m. • 1690, 1800; schirre 1538; gr. skirrhos ♦ Pathol. Forme de cancer (épithélioma) de consistance dure du fait de la prédominance d une sclérose avec rétraction des tissus. Squirre du sein. ● squirre ou squirrhe… … Encyclopédie Universelle
squirrely — adjective see squirrelly * * * /skwerr euh lee, skwur / or, esp. Brit., /skwir /, adj. Slang. eccentric; flighty. Also, squirrelly. [1930 35; SQUIRREL + Y1] * * * squirrˈelly or squirrˈely … Useful english dictionary
Squir — (skw[ e]r), v. t. To throw with a jerk; to throw edge foremost. [Obs.] [Written also {squirr}.] Addison. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
squirreux — Squirreux, [squirr]euse. adj. Il n a guere d usage qu en cette phrase. Tumeur squirreuse, qui se dit d une Tumeur qui tient de la nature du Squirre … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
squirring — present part of squirr … Useful english dictionary
squirrs — present third singular of squirr … Useful english dictionary
