n. (Iron Works) See 1st Loop. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. Cf. Lusern. ] (Zool.) The Canada lynx. See Lynx. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Any of a variety of small magnifying glasses, having a magnifying power from 2X to 20X, commonly of 10X, which may be held in the hand, or in some cases held within the eyesocket without the use of a hand. It is commonly used by jewelers and watchmakers. [ PJC ]
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The superstition of the loup-garou, or werewolf, belongs to the folklore of most modern nations, and has its reflex in the story of “Little Red Riding-hood” and others. Brinton. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
pos>n. [ From Loup to leap. ] (Veter.) An enzoötic, often fatal, disease of sheep and other domestic animals, of unknown cause. It is characterized by muscular tremors and spasms, followed by more or less complete paralysis. The principal lesion is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
‖n. [ F. ] (Zool.) The Pomeranian or Spitz dog. [ 1913 Webster ]
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