n. [ Empirical trade name. ] A substance composed of ground bone, mineral matters, etc., hardened by pressure, and used for making billiard balls, boxes, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The rapacity of his father's administration had excited such universal discontent, that it was found expedient to conciliate the nation. Hallam.
v. t.
The rapacity of his father's administration had excited such universal discontent, that it was found expedient to conciliate the nation. Hallam.