adv. & a. [ Pref. a- + flicker. ] In a flickering state. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as he had no self-respect.
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v. i.
And flickering on her nest made short essays to sing. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
The shadows flicker to fro. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
The cackle of the flicker among the oaks. Thoureau. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a flickering manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) See Flittermouse. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A sycophant; a fawner; a toady. Cf. Bootlick. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Lecher. ] One who, or that which, licks. [ 1913 Webster ]
Licker in (Carding Machine),
a. [ Cf. Lecherous. ]
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a. Lickerish; eager; lustful. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. That which makes smooth or sleek. Specifically:
n. A waterproof coat. [ Western U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]