n. pl. [ Cf. F. arrhes, Scot. airles. Cf. Earles penny. ] An earnest; earnest money; money paid to bind a bargain. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Arles penny,
[ Charles + wain; cf. AS. Carles w&aemacr_;n (for wægn), Sw. karlvagnen, Dan. karlsvogn. See Churl, and Wain. ] (Astron.) The group of seven stars, commonly called the Big Dipper, in the constellation Ursa Major, or Great Bear. See Ursa major, under Ursa. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
☞ The name is sometimes also applied to the Constellation. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ Cf. Arles, 4th Earnest. ] Earnest money. Same as Arles penny. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Without ears; hence, deaf or unwilling to hear. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Free from fear.
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a. Without grammar. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>n. (Zool.) A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Without oars. Sylvester. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>adj.
a. Free from scar. Drummond. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Being without stars; having no stars visible;
a. Without sugar; free from sugar. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Shedding no tears; free from tears; unfeeling. --