‖n. [ It. ] The papal chamberlain; the cardinal who presides over the pope's household. He has at times possessed great power.
n. [ OE. merlion, F. émerillon ; cf. OHG. smirl, G. schmerl ; prob. fr. L. merula blackbird. Cf. Merle. ] (Zool.) A small European falcon (Falco columbarius, syn. Falco lithofalco, or Falco aesalon). In North America called also
n. (Zool.) The European whiting. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) A small loach. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being like summer. [ R. ] Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]