n. [ L. cachinnatio, fr. cachinnare to laugh aloud, cf. Gr.
Hideous grimaces . . . attended this unusual cachinnation. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Consisting of, or accompanied by, immoderate laughter. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cachinnatory buzzes of approval. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having a chin; -- used chiefly in compounds;
n.;
n. A term of endearment; darling; -- corrupted from honey. [ Prov. Eng. ] Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ CF. Shindy. ] The game of hockey; -- so called because of the liability of the players to receive blows on the shin. Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having a smooth chin; beardless. Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who thins, or makes thinner. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. The quality or state of being thin (in any of the senses of the word). [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Somewhat thin. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To whinny. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
n.;
a. Abounding in whin, gorse, or furze. [ 1913 Webster ]
A fine, large, whinny, . . . unimproved common. Sterne. [ 1913 Webster ]