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      • Reverse Dictionary DISABILITY - DISCOVERY
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      • Reverse Dictionary DO - DOLTISH
      • Reverse Dictionary DOMESTIC - DRAGONFLY
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      • Reverse Dictionary EXACERBATE - EXCELLENTLY
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      • Reverse Dictionary FOOD - FOOD POISONING
      • Reverse Dictionary FOOL - FOOLISHNESS
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      • Reverse Dictionary HONEST - HORROR-STRUCK
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      • Reverse Dictionary IMBECILE - IMPERVIOUS
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      • Reverse Dictionary. LIBEL - LION
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      • Reverse Dictionary MALL - MARMOT
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      • Reverse Dictionary MENTAL - MILDNESS
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      • Reverse Dictionary MONEY - MONEY ORDER
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AVI  -  AZZ

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• AVIARY  -  AWAKE
• AWARD  -  AWFUL
• AWKWARD
• AWNING  -  AZURE



AVIARY

n. 1638  obs. rare • VOLLIERE a large bird cage; an aviary 
 
n. 1870 • ORNITHON a place in which birds are kept; a poultry house; an aviary 
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AVIATION

also see AIRCRAFT

​adj. 1945 Amer. military aviation usage • GROUND-POUNDING nonflying  
 
adj. 1955 Amer. aviation usage • ALTITUDE-HAPPY giddy from the effects of too much oxygen 
 
adv. 1942 Amer. aviation usage • DOWNSTAIRS at or to a lower altitude; below 
 
n. 1879 obs. rare • AEROBATICS aviation 
 
n. 1907 rare • AERODONETICS the science concerned with flight, esp. gliding and aviation 
 
n. 1916 sl. • SAUSAGE BALLOON an observation balloon 
n. 1917 Amer. military aviation usage • ACK-EMMA an air mechanic 
n. 1917 sl. • TEDDY BEAR a fur-lined high-altitude flying suit 
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage, usually offensive • CHINESE LANDING a clumsy or disastrous landing made with one wing of an airplane angled acutely toward the ground 
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage • GROUND SQUIRREL a nonaviator 
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage • GROUNDHOG a nonaviator, esp. a nonflying air force officer 
n. 1919 Amer. aviation usage • GROUND FLYING conversation about flying, usually indulged in by those who cannot or do not fly 
 
n. 1928 Amer. sl. • BAG in aviation: an observation balloon, blimp, dirigible, etc. 
 
n. 1933 Amer. aviation usage • MODOCK a pilot given to boasting about flying experiences; one who talks about aviation but never flies 
 
n. 1943 Amer. military aviation usage • ANGEL one thousand feet of altitude 
n. 1944 military aviation usage • GROUND-GRIPPER a nonaviator 
n. 1945 Amer. military aviation usage • GROUND-POUNDER a person in military service who is not an aviator 
 
n. c1952 Amer. aviation usage • MAGELLAN an aircraft's navigator; hence, an automated navigational system 
 
n. 1961 Amer. aviation usage • GROUNDER a nonaviator 
n. 1966 • AERONAUTICA collectable objects associated with flying or the history of aviation; objects d'art, prints, etc. 
 
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • ANGEL FACTORY an aviation plant employing females  
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • AIRTORIAL an editorial on aviation 
 
vb. Bk1944 services' usage • BEND THE THROTTLE to fly above normal cruising speed 

AVIATOR - see PILOT
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AVID

adj. 1534 rare AVIDIOUS avid, ardently desirous, extremely eager, greedy 
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AVOCADO

n. 1600 BUTTER PEAR an avocado 
n. 1696 ALLIGATOR PEAR an avocado 
n. 1897 AGUACOTE the alligator pear or avocado 
n. 1902 BUTTER FRUIT an avocado 
n. 1980s AVO an avocado pear 
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AVOID,  AVOIDANCE,  AVOIDED,  AVOIDING

adj. 1727 obs. DEVITABLE easy to be shunned, avoided, or escaped 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BAULKY anxious to avoid one, to get out of the way 
 
n. 1340 obs. BEFLYING shunning, avoiding 
n. 1607 obs. DECLINING avoidance 
n. 1855 Amer. dial. GO-BY avoidance, disregard 
n. Bk1999 Aust. sl. NUT-DUCKER a person who stares at the ground to avoid acknowledging an acquaintance in the street 
 
vb. a900 arch. WARE to beware of, to guard against; to avoid, to shun, to keep clear of 
vb. a900 obs. MITHE remain concealed; to escape notice; to avoid; to hide one's thoughts or feelings 
vb. c1000 obs. BEFLEE to flee from, to flee, to avoid, to shun 
vb. c1175 obs. BEFLY to fly from, to shun, to avoid, to escape 
vb. a1250 obs. rare AGLY to avoid, to evade; to slip away from 
vb. a1300-1400 obs. rare exc. Amer. dial. SHURN to avoid, to shun 
vb. 1303 obs. WAIVE to shun, to avoid; to elude, to escape, to dodge a blow 
vb. a1400-50 obs. DECLINE to turn aside from to get or keep out of the way of; to avoid, to shun 
vb. 1456 Sc. obs. UMBECHEW to avoid, to shun 
vb. 1456 Sc. obs. UMBESCHEW (as above)
vb. 1484 obs. BALK to pass by a place; to avoid in passing; to shun 
vb. 1484 obs. BAULK (as above)
vb. 1520 BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH to avoid coming to the point; to delay talking about something difficult or unpleasant 
vb. 1543 Sc. obs. SHOOT to avoid, to escape 
vb. 1549 obs. rare DEVITE to shun, to avoid 
vb. 1588 obs. rare EVITATE to shun, to avoid, to escape 
vb. 1705 GO ROUND THE BUSH to avoid coming to the point; to delay talking about something difficult or unpleasant 
vb. Bk1775 obs. ABSONATE to avoid, to detest (a law term) 
vb. 18C sl. FUNK IT to avoid an issue or an act through fear 
vb. 1809 colloq. MAKE ONESELF SCARCE to stay away; to avoid 
vb. 1834 FUNK to try to avoid or evade an undertaking, duty etc. 
vb. 1848 sl. WRIGGLE OUT (OF) to avoid or evade a responsibility or duty 
vb. 1851 Eng. dial. SCREED to shun, to eschew, to avoid 
vb. 1855 Amer. dial. GIVE ONE THE GO-BY to avoid, to disregard, to neglect 
vb. 1859 FUNK OUT to back out of something, owing to a lack of courage or spirit; to try to avoid or evade an undertaking, duty etc. 
vb. 1864 US sl. DUCK to avoid someone or something 
vb. 1866 Eng. dial. obs. DUFF to avoid, to evade, to dodge 
vb. 1873 Amer. sl. GET AWAY WITH THE BAGGAGE to escape detection in or to avoid the consequences of mischief or wrongdoing
vb. 1893 Amer. sl. WORM OUT OF SOMETHING to evade or avoid an unpleasant situation 
vb. 1905 sl., orig. US DOG IT to act lazily or half-heartedly; to shirk or avoid responsibility, risk, etc. 
vb. 1910s orig. US GIVE SOMEONE THE RUN to deceive; to delay; to put off; to avoid; usually in order to give oneself some form of advantage, breathing space, etc. 
vb. 1910s orig. US GIVE SOMEONE THE RUNAROUND (as above)
vb. 1912 Amer. sl. BEAT to avoid to evade punishment or conviction 
vb. 1918 Aust. sl. SQUIB to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear 
vb. 1919 sl., orig. services' usage DODGE THE COLUMN to shirk one's duty or avoid work 
vb. 1920 US sl. PUNK OUT to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear 
vb. 1920s African-American sl. LAY OUT to avoid someone; to step aside 
vb. 1930 US sl. DOG to shirk, to avoid a duty or responsibility 
vb. 1930s sl. TAKE OUTDOORS ON SOMEONE to leave alone, to avoid someone 
vb. 1958 sl. ODDS to avoid, to get out of 
vb. 1960 UK sl. DUCK AND DIVE to avoid or evade, esp. with regard to legality or responsibility; to dodge work; to shirk; hence, to avoid regular employment but make living nevertheless (rhyming sl. for 'skive' (to avoid or evade)) 
vb. 1967 Amer. dial. ALIBI to hedge; to avoid an issue 
vb. 1969 Sc. SCOFF to dodge, to avoid doing 
vb. 1971 S. Afr. sl., orig. military usage GYPPO to dodge an unpleasant responsibility; to shirk a duty; to avoid something 
vb. 1981 sl., orig. US WIMP OUT to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear  
vb. E20 chiefly US GIVE THE GO-AROUND TO to avoid, to evade, to slight
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AWAIT,  AWAITING

n. 1561 obs. TARRIANCE abiding in expectation; awaiting, waiting 
 
vb. c1000 obs. KEEP to watch for, to wait for, to await a coming event or person 
vb. 1653 obs. nonce word PRESTOLATE to await, to wait for  
vb. B1900 Eng. dial. HANG IN THE WIND to subsist on uncertainty, to await events 

AWAKE,  AWAKEN,  AWAKENED,  AWAKENING,  AWAKING

​adj. 1414 obs. exc. Eng. dial. WAKE not sleeping, awake 
adj. 1629 obs. WAKEFUL rousing one from sleep; awakening 
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. WACKER wakeful, easy to be awaked 
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. WHACKER (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. AWAKED awake 
adj. 1872 Sc. & Eng. dial. WAKEN awake; disinclined for sleep 
adj. 1887 Amer. dial. BROAD AWAKE completely or wide awake 
adj. Bk1904 Eng. dial. REAMY dizzy; half awake 
adj. Bk1904 Eng. dial. RIMY (as above)
 
n. c1290 obs. WAKER one who stays awake; one who abstains from sleep 
n. 1585-92 obs. WAKENESS the state of being awake; one's waking hours 
n. 1678 obs. WAKE the act of awaking 
n. 1823 EXPERGEFACTOR one who, or that which, awakens; an awakener 
 
vb. a1000 obs. WATCH to be or remain awake 
vb. c1230 obs. ABRAID to start, usually out of sleep, a swoon, or fit; to awake; occasionally, to start or burst in motion; to spring or dart 
vb. c1300 obs. ADAW to wake up, to awake, from sleep, swoon, etc. 
vb. c1314 obs. exc. Sc. DAW to recover from a swoon; to awake from sleep, to arouse 
vb. c1330 obs. rare OFWAKE to awake 
vb. c1386 obs. ADAW to awaken, to arouse, to recall to consciousness 
vb. a1450 obs. BEWAKE to keep awake, to watch 
vb. 1471 obs. WAKE to stay awake for any work or active occupation; to pass the night in work, study, etc. 
vb. 1682 obs. rare WAKEN to remain awake, to refrain from sleeping, to keep watch or vigil; to remain alive 
vb. 1729 Sc. RAISE to arouse, to awaken, to alarm, to make to get out of bed 
vb. B1900 obs. OUTBRAID to awake 
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AWARD

n. 1858 UK sl. • WOODEN SPOON a notional trophy awarded to an individual or a team placed last in a competition 
n. 1884 • BOOBY PRIZE awarded in fun or ridicule to the last competitor, lowest scorer, etc. 
 
n. 1953 US sl. • BROWNIE POINT an imaginary award or credit for a good deed 
 
vb. 1442 obs. • WARD to award 
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AWARE,  AWARENESS

adj. a1310 obs. • ON-WAR aware, on one's guard 
 
adj. 1571 obs. rare • WARING aware, cognizant of 
 
adj. a1732 • COOL AS A CUCUMBER alert and aware; self-possessed; calm 
adj. 1764 rare • SAPIENT having knowledge of, aware of 
adj. 1791 Sc. • REDE advised; warned; aware, certain 
 
adj. c1810 sl. • FLY artful, knowing, shrewdly aware 
adj. 1813 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AVISED informed, aware of 
adj. 1876 US sl. • ON well aware of; fully comprehending the nature of 
adj. 1877 colloq. • ON TO in a state of awareness; knowing or realizing the true meaning, nature, etc. 
adj. 1880 UK • ALL THERE alert, aware, sharp 
adj. 19C • DOWN TO alert to, aware of 
adj. 19C • DOWN UPON (as above)
adj. M19 sl. • ALIVE knowledgeable; aware, esp. of a criminal scheme 
adj. M19 sl. • ALL THERE AND A HA'PORTH OVER smart, aware 
adj. M19 UK criminals' sl. • ACQUAINTED aware, knowing 
adj. L19 • SAVEY bright, knowledgeable, aware 
adj. L19 • SAVVEY (as above)
adj. L19 • SAVVY (as above)
adj. L19 Aust. sl. • JACK aware 
adj. L19 colloq. • UP ON aware of what is happening, alert 
adj. L19 US sl. • IN IT aware, alive
 
adj. Bk1913 Amer. dial. • KNOWING TO aware of 
 
adj. 1930s African-American sl. • READY aware, sophisticated, prepared to deal with the real world 
 
adj. 1940 Amer. sl. • COOKING WITH GAS having become wise to something 
adj. 1945 US sl. • WITH IT aware of all that is happening; stylish; part of a subculture 
 
adj. 1950s African-American sl. • DAP alert, aware, knowledgeable, sophisticated, up-to-date 
adj. 1954 Aust. sl. • AWAKE TO aware of a secret plan, trick, deception or the like; aware of a person's deceitful character or hidden agenda 
 
adj. 1960s US sl. • ALL WOKE UP aware, knowledgeable 
 
adj. 1970s African-American sl. • ICE sophisticated, aware 
 
adj. 1980s African-American sl. • UP ON IT aware, knowledgeable 
adj. 1984 Brit. sl. • SUSSED informed, aware 
 
n. c1510 obs. • ACKNOWLEDGE admitted or communicated knowledge, recognition, cognizance, awareness 
 
n. L18 • SABBE understanding, intelligence, awareness 
n. L18 • SABBY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVEY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVV (as above)
n. L18 • SAVVEY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVVY (as above)
n. L18 • SCAVEY (as above)
 
n. 1823 • COOL CUSTOMER one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm 
n. 1825 • COOL FISH one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm 
n. 1827 Amer. sl. • COOL HAND a cool, calm, controlled and competent individual; one who is alert and aware, or self-possessed 
n. c1830 • COOL CARD one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm  

n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HIPCAT a person, esp. a man who is aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture 
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HEP BIRD a person, typically a man, who is hep; an enthusiast of or expert in jazz, swing music, etc.; generally, a person considered aware, cool, sophisticated, or stylish 
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HEPCAT (as above)
n. 1938 sl., orig. US • HIPSTER  a person who is, or purports to be aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. with regard to jazz music and culture 
 
n. 1948 sl., orig. US • HIPPIE a person who is hip or aware and well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture; a hipster 
n. 1948 sl., orig. US • HIPPY (as above)
 
n. 1950s African-American sl. • ACE HI a sophisticated, aware person; a street-wise person  
 
n. 1965 US sl. • HEPPED-CAT a person, typically a man, who is hep; an enthusiast of or expert in jazz, swing music, etc.; generally, a person considered aware, cool, sophisticated, or stylish 
 
n. Bk1971 US sl. • MICROBOPPER a very young aware person 
n. Bk1975 Amer. sl. • HIP GEE a guy in the know, or who can be trusted 
 
vb. a1300 chiefly Sc. • KEN to know, to understand, to perceive a fact, etc.; to be aware of  
 
vb. L18 • SABE to understand, to be aware of 
vb. L18 • SAVEY (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVEZ (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVVEY (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVVY (as above)
vb. L18 • SCAVEY (as above)
 
vb. 1830 sl. • KNOW HOW MANY BEANS MAKE FIVE to be aware; often implying that someone is not easily fooled 
vb. 1834 Amer. dial. • MIND to notice, to be aware of 
vb. 1859 Aust. sl. • WAKE UP to make someone aware; to inform someone 
vb. M19 sl. • HAVE ALL ONE'S BUTTONS DONE UP to be smart, to be aware or 'on the ball' 
 
vb. 1902 Aust. sl. • NOT COME DOWN IN THE LAST SHOWER to be aware 
 
vb. 1910 Aust. sl. • WAKE to become aware of something 
vb. 1910 Aust. sl. • WAKE UP (as above)
 
vb. 1920s orig. US • NEVER MISS A TRICK to be highly aware 
 
vb. 1953 US sl. • WAKE YOU to make you aware of something 
 
vb. 1960s sl. • PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK to be aware, intelligent 
 
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. • TUMBLE TO to become aware of 
 
vb. 20C sl., chiefly US & Aust. • DROP TO to become aware of, recognize, realize  
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AWAY

adv. c1325 obs. • A-DRIGH at or to a distance, away, off 
 
adv. 1600 • OFFWARD in a direction or position off or away from something 
adv. 1692 rare • OFFWARDS in a direction or position off or away from something 
 
adv. 1790 Sc. obs. • AFFWARD away, off 
 
adv. 1822 Sc. • A'GAIT away 
adv. 1822 Sc. • A'GATE (as above)
 
n. 1600 obs. • ABSENTMENT the act of absenting oneself; a withdrawal or staying away 
 
phr. 1899 Amer. dial. • ON THE PAD on the go all the time, away from home 
 
vb. a1000 obs. • BELEAD to lead away; to lead astray 
 
vb. c1400 obs. • ABSENT to be or stay away; to withdraw 
 
vb. 1530 obs. • ABSENT to keep away; to detain or withhold from being present 
 
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. • HACK ON to begin to go away from a place 
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AWE,  AWE-INSPIRING

adj. c1675 obs. rare • AWOUS awe-inspiring 
 
adj. 1841 Sc. • GARGRUGOUS austere, both in aspect and manners; terrifying, awe-inspiring; ugly 
adj. 1856 Sc. • EERIESOME ghostly, weird, awe-inspiring 
 
n. a1400 obs. • AWFULNESS an act, deed, etc. that fills or inspires others with awe 
 
n. Bk1900 Sc. • DARE a feeling of awe or fear 
 
n. 1990s Amer. sl. • LEGE a preeminent and awe-inspiring person 
 
vb. 1794 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DAUNTON to terrify, to intimidate, to subdue; to depress, to awe, to dismay 
 
vb. Bk1900 Sc. • DARE to be in dismay, to shrink from fear; to stand in awe 
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AWESOME

​adj. 1989 Amer. sl. • AWSE awesome 
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AWFUL,  AWFULLY

adj. c1200 obs. • AWLY awful, dreadful, terrible 
 
adj. c1400 obs., poetic usage • WAN sad, dismal; also, awful, deadly, cruel, wicked  
 
adj. 1660 colloq. • DEADLY excessive, terrible, awful 
 
adj. 1806 Sc. • YAFU awful 
adj. 1813 colloq. • ROTTEN very bad or unpleasant; nasty, terrible, awful 
adj. 1817 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AWESOME awful, appalling, terrifying 
adj. 1817 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AWSOME (as above)
adj. 1842 UK • UNHOLY awful; outrageous 
adj. 1887 • UNGODLY unpleasant; disagreeable; deplorable; appalling; awful 
adj. L19 • UNGODDAMLY appalling; awful 
 
adj. 1924 sl. • SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful 
 
adj. 1930s US • GRUESOME awful, unattractive 
 
adj. 1944 Aust. sl. • DRACK dreary, dull; awful; unpleasant 
 
adj. 1965 sl., orig. & chiefly US • UNREAL used positively to denote something incredibly good, and negatively, to denote something unbelievably difficult, awful, unpleasant, or deplorable 
adj. 1966 sl. • SHITHOUSE contemptible, bad, disgusting, awful; of poor quality 
 
adj. 1994 colloq. • ANGIN 'hanging', disgusting, awful, unattractive 
adj. 1996 Aust. sl. • SPEWSOME dreadful, awful 
adj. Bk1999 Aust. sl. • SPEWY awful; unattractive 
 
adj. 2002 Brit. sl. • NANNA awful 
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • CRUDDIE nasty; awful 
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • CRUDDY (as above)
 
adv. c1225 obs. • AWLY awfully, terribly, dreadfully 
 
vb. 1931 rare • AWFULIZE to class as awful or terrible 
 
vb. 1974 US sl. • BITE THE BIG ONE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant 
vb. 1975 US sl. • BITE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant 
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AWKWARD,  AWKWARDLY,  AWKWARDNESS

adj. 1413 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • HANDLESS incapable or incompetent with the hands, or in action; awkward, clumsy 
 
adj. 1572 obs. • UNABLE awkward, unlucky 
adj. 1580 obs. • BUNGERLY unworkmanlike, bungling, clumsy, awkward, slovenly 
adj. 1580 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • AWK of persons or things: awkward, untoward 
adj. 1592 obs. nonce word • DORBELLICAL stupid, very awkward or clumsy  
 
adj. 1603 colloq. • AWKWARDISH rather awkward 
adj. 1613 • LEFT-HANDED awkward, clumsy, inept 
adj. 1615 • BUTTER-FINGERED clumsy, awkward 
adj. 1655 obs. • AWKY untoward, difficult, awkward 
adj. 1675 obs. • CLOUTERLY like a botcher; clumsy, awkward, clownish 
adj. 1684 obs. rare • INDEXTROUS awkward, clumsy, void of dexterity 
adj. 1685 • MALADROIT wanting in adroitness or dexterity; awkward, bungling, clumsy 
adj. E17 rare • SHAMBLE ungainly, awkward; misshapen, esp. of the legs 
adj. L17 • SKEW-FISTED awkward, ungainly 
 
adj. 1703 Eng. dial. • AWKWARDLY awkward, troublesome, clumsy 
adj. 1722 Amer. dial. • GUMP-HEADED stupid, foolish, awkward 
adj. 1725 Sc. • LANDWARD having country manner, rustic; awkward, uncouth 
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. • CAT-HAMMED awkward, clumsy, fumbling, without dexterity 
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. • UNLIFTY awkward, clumsy, unwieldy 
adj. 1751 • GAUCHE wanting in tact or in ease and grace of manner; awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1759 • GAWKY of persons: awkward, clumsy, and stupid; ungainly 
adj. 1775 Sc. & Eng. dial. • UNCANNY awkward, unskilful; careless; imprudent; inconvenient 
adj. 1777 • ALL LEGS AND WINGS having disproportionately long limbs; awkward or ungraceful in gait or bearing; gangly; used typically of an adolescent 
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • ONKED uncouth, awkward, shy, ill-behaved; untidy; ugly; unpleasant, uncomfortable, inconvenient  
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • UNKED (as above)
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • UNKID (as above)
adj. 1786 Sc. • ACKWART awkward 
adj. 1790 Eng. & Amer. dial. • BUNGERSOME awkward, clumsy, bungling, unwieldy 
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. • WALLOPING  clumsy, awkward in gait 
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. • UNGAIN awkward, inconvenient, unfavourable, unprofitable; unsuitable 
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. • GALLACK-HANDED left-handed; awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. • GALLIC-HANDED (as above)
adj. 1798 • ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA in an awkward situation 
adj. L18 • BOOBYISH awkward and silly 
 
adj. 1808 Sc. obs. • GAMALEERIE of clumsy build, tall, raw-boned, lean, and long-necked; hence, awkward, gawky 
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAUPIE foolish, awkward, slovenly, ill-conditioned; tawdry 
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAUPY (as above)
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAWPIE (as above)
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAWPY (as above)
adj. 1825 • ALL THUMBS very awkward; inept 
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. • SCRAM awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1825 Sc. obs. • RAMSTACKERIN behaving in a blundering, awkward, loutish manner 
adj. 1828 Eng. dial. • UNBAIN inconvenient, awkward 
adj. 1838 Amer. dial. • ONE'S FINGERS ARE ALL THUMBS clumsy, awkward 
adj. Bk1846 Eng. dial. • HOUNCY-JOUNCY awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1847 Eng. dial. • DORBELISH stupid, awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1847 Eng. dial. • DORBELLISH (as above)
adj. 1851 Eng. dial. • UNHOMED awkward, unlikely 
adj. 1854 Eng. dial. or colloq. • CACK-HANDED clumsy, awkward, unhandy 
adj. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • PAWKY awkward 
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. • CAG-HANDED left-handed; clumsy, awkward 
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. • KECK-HANDED (as above)
adj. 1865 Sc. • UNPURPOSE awkward; inexact; untidy; useless 
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLAMMOCKY ungainly, awkward; characterized by clumsy or careless movement 
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLAWMECKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLOMMACHY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLOMMACKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMACKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMOCKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMUCKY (as above)
adj. 1866 Sc. • GAVELESS awkward, clumsy, careless, inefficient 
adj. 1866 Sc. • GAVELLOUS (as above)
adj. 1866 Sc. • VARLESS awkward, fumbling, clumsy 
adj. 1867 Eng. dial. • SCOOCHY-PAWED left-handed; awkward 
adj. 1868 Eng. dial. • AWKWARD AS DICK'S HATBAND very awkward 
adj. 1871 colloq. • STICKY of a situation, event, issue, etc.: awkward, difficult, tricky; disagreeable, uncomfortable 
adj. 1872 US • FUDGY botched, bungling, awkward 
adj. 1873 Eng. dial. • RAMPSING tall; awkward, ungainly 
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • GALAGANTIN large and awkward; awkwardly big, slovenly in gait 
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • GALLIGANTING (as above)
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • RASH rough, awkward in handling 
adj. 1876 • GAWKISH awkward, clumsy, clownish 
adj. 1881 Eng. dial. • UGLY awkward; inconvenient 
adj. 1885 Amer. dial. • SQUIWINIKIE blundering, awkward 
adj. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • AWVISH awkward; unmannerly 
adj. 1889 Amer. dial. • BUNGLESOME awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1896 Amer. dial. • SKEW-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward 
adj. 1897 Amer. dial. • SHACKLY tall, thin, and awkward 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWARDS awkward, clumsy 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM-HANDED awkward, clumsy 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AVENLESS awkward; shiftless, without any faculty for contriving 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AWPING clumsy, awkward 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AWPISH (as above)
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BLAWTHERING clumsy, awkward, blundering 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM-MANART ill-contrived, awkward 
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BENSILING of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing 
adj. Bk1898 Ireland • AUMLUCH awkward, ungainly 
adj. Bk1898 Sc. • BAMMELING clumsy, awkward 
adj. 1899 Eng. dial. • UNBANE awkward, inconvenient; of a road: distant, lonely 
adj. 1899 Sc. • ILL-CONTRIVED awkward, badly constructed 
adj. 19C • CLODDY boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward 
adj. 19C Eng. dial. • CLOTCHY clumsy, awkward 
adj. 19C Eng. dial. • ABLELESS incompetent, careless, listless, awkward 
adj. 19C US sl. • GANDER-SHANKED referring to a thin, awkward person 
adj. M19 • CLODDISH boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward 
adj. M19 US sl. • SKEW-JAWED awkward, ungainly 
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOMMOCKY awkward, clumsy 
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • HANDLUM awkward, clumsy of hand 
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • GARRACK awkward, stupid 
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • GARRICK (as above)
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • STROMMELLING awkward, ungainly 
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • RAWNY of a man: big and awkward; clumsy 
adj. B1900 sl. • SPLODGY awkward in gait 
 
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GANTERING awkward, lanky, straggling, weedy 
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GAMMOCKING awkward, loose-jointed, shambling in walk 
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GALLOCKY left-handed; awkward, clumsy 
adj. Bk1901 Eng. dial. • KECK-FISTED left-handed; clumsy, awkward 
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • MISHEPPEN clumsy, awkward 
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • AWKWARD AS A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise 
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • COCKELTY AS A CAT IN PATTENS (as above)
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • LIKE A CAT IN PATTENS (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • MOMMUCKING awkward 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • THUMBY (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNHEPPEN awkward, clumsy, unskilful; without contrivance or management 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • AINISH awkward, ill-tempered 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • HAINISH (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNFEWSOME awkward, unbecoming, unsuitable 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCO awkward; clumsy; uncoordinated 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • QUAWING clumsy, awkward, gawky 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCOUCH strange, awkward (possibly a misprint for 'uncouth') 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • OBSTEER stubborn, sulky, awkward 
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • OGNEL ugly, awkward, disagreeable 
adj. Bk1905 Sc. • UNPURPOSE-LIKE awkward, unfit, untidy 
adj. Bk1905 Sc. • ILL-HYVERED awkward; abusive 
adj. 1908 Sc. obs. • VAALEN awkward, fumbling, without dexterity 
 
adj. 1911 Sc. • KWEERICHIN awkward and unskilful 
adj. 1911 Sc. • QUEERACHIN (as above)
adj. 1912 Amer. dial. • SHACKLE-FOOTED clumsy, awkward 
adj. 1912 sl. • FLAT-FOOTED clumsy, awkward, denoting an inability to move quickly or adroitly 
adj. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • GAWKWARD gawky, awkward 
adj. 1914 colloq. • IN A JAM in an awkward or difficult situation 
adj. 1918 sl. • HAM-HANDED clumsy, awkward 
adj. 1918 sl. ​• MUTTON-FISTED (as above)
 
adj. c1925 Aust. & NZ sl. • IN THE CACTUS in an awkward situation 
adj. 1927 colloq., orig. US military usage • RAUNCHY sloppy, careless; inept, unskilled; awkward 
adj. 1927 colloq., orig. US military usage • RONCHIE (as above)
adj. 1928 sl. • HAM-FISTED clumsy, awkward 
 
adj. 1930 Sc. • KARLSOME awkward, difficult to manage or manipulate 
adj. 1931 colloq. • ON A STICKY WICKET facing an awkward or difficult situation; in difficulties, in trouble 
 
adj. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. • CLODHOPPING large and clumsy; awkward; loutish, boorish, rustic 
 
adj. 1953 Amer. dial. • LOOBY clumsy, awkward, doltish, stupid 
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • BULL-FOOTED awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • BUMBLE-FOOTED (as above)
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • SKEE-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward 
 
adj. 1960s US sl. • GOOKY awkward 
adj. 1965 Amer. dial. • BUMBERSOME clumsy, awkward 
adj. 1969 Amer. dial. • HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS backward, awkward, clumsy 
 
adj. 1970s US sl. • SCHLEPPY awkward, clumsy, stupid 
 
adj. 1993 Amer. dial. • NEBBISHY ineffectual, awkward, clumsy 
adj. 1999 colloq. • ADORKABLE unfashionable or socially awkward in a way regarded as appealing or endearing 
 
adj. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage • GOATY awkward; ignorant 
adj. M20 colloq. • SHAMBLY awkward, ungainly 
 
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • BACKASSED pert. to a manner that is backward, awkward, or roundabout 
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • DORKY stupid; awkward 
 
adv. 1581 • SINISTROUSLY in an erroneous manner; incorrectly, wrongly, perversely; awkwardly 
adv. 1593 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • CLOUTERLY clumsily, awkwardly 
 
adv. 1603 obs. • AWKLY in ungainly fashion, clumsily, awkwardly 
adv. 1628 obs. rare • SINISTERLY clumsily; awkwardly 
 
adv. 1875 Eng. dial. • RASH roughly, awkwardly 
 
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM awkwardly, crookedly 
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWAY wrongly, awkwardly; in a manner opposed to the proper mode of procedure 
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWAY-ON (as above)
adv. Bk1898 Ireland • AUMLUCH in an ungainly manner, awkwardly 
 
adv. Bk1904 Sc. • SCLUTE with a heavy, awkward step 
adv. Bk1904 Sc. • SKLUTE (as above)
adv. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCANNILY awkwardly, thoughtlessly 

adv. 1969 Amer. dial. • HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS clumsily, awkwardly, badly 
 
n. c1374 obs. rare • KANKEDORT a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair 
n. c1374 obs. rare • KANKERDORT (as above)
 
n. a1540 • HOBBLEDEHOY a youth between man and boy; a young lad between fourteen and twenty-one, neither man nor boy; a clumsy, awkward, or gawky youth 
n. 1553 sl. • CALF a fool; a simpleton; a stupid or loutish person; an awkward or silly boy or man; a meek, harmless person 
n. 1556 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • DAWCOCK a stupid, silly, awkward fellow; a simpleton; a fool 
n. 1570 Sc. • GAMMERSTAGS a tall, awkward person, usually a woman 
n. 1570 Sc. • GAMMERSTANG (as above)
n. 1570 Sc. • GOMERSTANG (as above)
n. 1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • HAGGLER a clumsy, awkward workman; a bungler 
n. 1587 obs. • AWKNESS wrongness, irrationality, perversity, untowardness, awkwardness, ineptitude 
n. L16 colloq. • CLOD a blockhead; a clumsy, awkward person; a dull, unresponsive person; a dolt 
 
n. c1600 • CUB an awkward, silly, uncouth, uncultured, or unpoised youth 
n. 1606 • CAMEL a great awkward hulking fellow 
n. 1623 obs. • SINISTERITY lack of skill or dexterity; clumsiness, awkwardness 
n. 1638 • OAF a half-wit; a simpleton; a fool; a stupid fellow; a blockhead; an idiot; a dolt; an awkward, blundering lout 
n. 1644 obs. • AWK backhandedness, untowardness, awkwardness 
n. 1677 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DOBBIE a stupid fellow; a blockhead; a fool; a simpleton; a dolt; a childish old man; a dotard; an awkward fellow; a clown 
n. 1677 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DOBIE (as above)
n. 1685 • GAWK an awkward, clumsy, stupid person; a fool; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin, an uncultivated person; a dupe 
n. 1691 Eng. dial. • MAWTHER a girl just growing into womanhood, esp. a great, rough, awkward wench; a little girl; an unmarried woman 
 
n. 1710 • SWAB an awkward fellow 
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIEGAPUS a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly  
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIEGAUKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIE-GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIGACUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GACUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUPIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWKER (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPOCK (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPY (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAKEY an awkward, stupid, badly-mannered person; an oaf; an awkward fool; a simpleton who stares vacantly 
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUKIE (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUKY (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAWKY (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men 
n. 1728 Sc. • TAPPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAUPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAUPY (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAWPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAWPY (as above)
n. 1740 Sc. & Eng. dial. • TIKE an overgrown man; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person 
n. 1740 Sc. & Eng. dial. • TYKE (as above)
n. 1749 nonce word • LEFT-HANDINESS awkward manner 
n. 1756 colloq. • DUMB OX a stupid, awkward, or uncommunicative man 
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • GAWNEY a fool; a simpleton; a stupid, awkward person 
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • GAWNY (as above)
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • YAWNY (as above)
n. 1783 Sc. & Eng. dial. • HANIEL a lout; a lazy, awkward, good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless, mischievous person; a general term of abuse 
n. 1783 Sc. & Eng. dial. • HANNIEL (as above)
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAUVISON a silly, awkward, gaping fellow; a noisy, foolish person; a simpleton, a blockhead; a half-witted person; a dunce 
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAVYSON (as above)
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAWVISON (as above) 
n. 1790 Sc. & Ireland • BAUCHLE  an awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1791 Sc. • HAINGLE an idle, loutish fellow; an awkward fellow; a lazy, slovenly good-for-nothing  
n. 1798 • GAUCHERIE want of tact or grace of manner; awkwardness 
 
n. 1801 Sc. • HAGMAHUSH an awkward sloven 
n. 1804 • MALADDRESS want of dexterity or tact; awkwardness 
n. 1805 Eng. dial. • DAFT WATTY a silly, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a blockhead 
n. 1806 Amer. dial. • LOOBY a dull, clumsy person; an awkward, heavy person 
n. 1808 Sc. • RAMAGIECHAN a big, raw-boned, awkward, impetuous person 
n. 1811 Eng. dial. • GARRACK an awkward lout 
n. 1811 Eng. dial. • GARRICK (as above)
n. 1815 Sc. • BARROW-TRAM a raw-boned, awkward-looking person 
n. 1818 UK • GALLOOT a man, esp. if hulking, stupid, boorish, foolish, clumsy, or objectionable; an awkward or uncouth person 
n. 1818 UK • GALOOT (as above)
n. 1821 Irish sl. • GALOOSH an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately 
n. 1821 Sc. • HABBLE a lout, a coarse or uncouth person - one who is awkward, slow-moving, or slovenly in dress, appearance or habits  
n. 1824 colloq. • CLOD-HOPPER someone who moves clumsily or without skill; a clumsy, awkward person; a lout 
n. 1824 Sc. • TAPPY a foolish, giddy, awkward, idle, or slovenly girl 
n. 1824 Sc. obs. • GLUNDY an inactive, awkward, or clownish person; a fool; a stupid person 
n. 1825 Amer. dial. • GUMP a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt 
n. 1825 Eng. dial. • HOBBITY-HOY a lad growing into manhood, one between man and boy; a clumsy or awkward youth; a hobbledehoy 
n. 1825 Sc. • CAMERAL a large, ill-shaped, awkward person 
n. 1825 Sc. • BAGGRELL a young person, of awkward growth 
n. 1825 Sc. obs. • RAMSTACKER a blundering, awkward, loutish fellow 
n. Bk1825 Eng. dial. • GAWCUM an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton 
n. 1826 Sc. • HABBLE-TREE a lumpish, awkward person 
n. Bk1828 Eng. & Amer. dial. • HAWPS a tall, awkward person; a clownish fellow 
n. 1830 Irish • BOSTHOON an awkward fellow; a tactless, senseless person 
n. 1838 Amer. dial. • GONEY a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton 
n. 1838 Amer. dial. • GONY (as above)
n. Bk1845 Sc. • GAMALEERIE a tall, raw-boned, awkward female 
n. 1846 Eng. dial. • GAWKUM a fool, a simpleton, a booby; a stupid, awkward, clumsy fellow; a lout 
n. 1847 • MOTHER-BUNCH a stout, untidy, or awkward-looking woman or girl 
n. 1850 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUK an awkward, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton 
n. 1855 • MOAK a stupid, awkward, or incompetent person; a dolt; a fool;  a blockhead; an old person, disrespectfully spoken to 
n. 1855 • MOKE (as above)
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • HAUPORTH an awkward fellow 
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • SCALLOP an awkward girl; an untidy, romping girl; a tomboy 
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • SCALLOPS (as above)
n. 1864 Eng. dial. • LALLOP a lazy, lounging person; an idler; an awkward or slatternly girl 
n. 1864 Eng. dial. • LALLOPS (as above)
n. 1866 Sc. • KEELIN a big, awkward person, generally a woman 
n. 1866 Sc. obs. • KEEL any large, awkward-looking person or thing 
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HAWMERER a big, awkward person with big unwieldy feet who makes much noise in walking, and is apt to trample on what comes in the way 
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HENGSI a clumsy, awkward person, a clown; a loafer 
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HENGSIE (as above)
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HINGSI (as above)
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOWTHER a tall, heavy, awkward person; one who walks with an awkward gait 
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOCHEL a yokel; a stupid, awkward fellow; a lout 
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOCHO (as above)
n. Bk1868 Eng. dial. • MOTHA a big awkward girl 
n. Bk1869 Eng. dial. • HAUPS a tall, awkward or gawky person 
n. 1872 • GAWKIHOOD the condition or state of being a 'gawky'; awkwardness, clumsiness 
n. 1873 • GAWKINESS the quality of being gawky; clumsiness, awkwardness 
n. Bk1873 Eng. dial. • HAUVISON an unmannered person; a clownish, awkward person; a simpleton 
n. 1876 Eng. dial. • SQUAB an awkward person 
n. 1876 sl. • BARN-DOOR SAVAGE a countryman; a rustic; a yokel; a foolish, awkward, or clumsy person 
n. Bk1876 Eng. dial. • GAWK-HEAD a foolish, awkward person 
n. 1878 Eng. dial. • PAUP an awkward fellow 
n. Bk1880 Eng. dial. • WAIN a child; a big, awkward girl 
n. Bk1880 Eng. dial. • FUDGEL an awkward child 
n. Bk1880 N. Ireland • GANCH an awkward, silly fellow; a fool; a boor; an ignoramus; someone who behaves badly 
n. 1881 Eng. dial. • MAWMSEY a silly, awkward, trifling fellow 
n. 1883 rare • GAUCHENESS awkwardness, clumsiness 
n. 1884 Amer. dial., derogatory • JAKE a rustic, uncouth, awkward, or inexperienced person; a lout; an oaf; a bumpkin  
n. 1886 Amer. dial. • JAYBIRD a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person 
n. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • GAPE-STICK an awkward country clown 
n. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • GAMMALKIN an awkward rambling fellow  
n. Bk1887 Eng. dial. • GAUBSHITE an awkward, ill-kept, dirty person; a filthy, slovenly man; a boor, a fool, a blockhead 
n. Bk1887 Eng. dial. • GAWPSHEET (as above)
n. Bk1888 Eng. dial. • GAUMY an awkward, ungainly man; a simpleton 
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • DAFTY WHATTY a blockhead; a silly, awkward person 
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAUVEY GAUVEY a clown, a boor, an awkward, slow-witted, stupid person; a simpleton; an unmannered person; a rude lout 
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAUVY-GAUVY (as above)
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAWY-GAWY (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZAB an awkward, strange, or stupid person 
n. 1889 sl. • GAZABO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZAYBO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZEEBO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZUNY (as above)
n. 1890 Amer. dial. • JAY a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person 
n. Bk1890 sl. • DUFFER a worthless person; a stupid man; an awkward, unskilful fellow; a coward 
n. 1891 Sc. • GIGGLEGAWKIE a stupid, awkward person 
n. 1892 Amer. dial. • GUMPY a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt 
n. 1892 Eng. dial. • DAWCAKE a stupid, silly, awkward person 
n. Bk1893 Eng. dial. • GAAKY a soft or awkward person 
n. 1894 sl. • GAZABOO an awkward, strange, or stupid person 
n. 1895 Amer. dial. • LOBSCOUSE an awkward, hulking fellow 
n. Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl. • GEELOOT an awkward fellow 
n. Bk1898 Ireland • BALLION an awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1899 sl. • GAZABE an awkward, strange, or stupid person; a peculiar or loutish person 
n. M19 Brit. & Amer. dial. • GUFFIN an awkward, clumsy oaf 
n. M19 Eng. dial. & colloq. • RODNEY a stupid or awkward person 
n. M19 sl. • MUFFIN an incompetent person; one who is awkward  
n. M19 US sl. • GANDER-GUT one who is thin and awkward 
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOB-GOB a fool; an idiot; an awkward, uncouth person 
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOMMOCKS an awkward, clumsy person; a tall, slatternly or romping girl 
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • TUTTLE an awkward, ill-tempered fellow; a term of contempt 
 
n. 1900 Eng. dial. • UNCANNINESS awkwardness; a state of general unsatisfactoriness 
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GAUVERIL an awkward, foolish fellow 
n. 1902 Sc. • SCHLATCHER-FEET nickname for an awkward, shambling person 
n. 1902 Sc. • HAMREL an awkward person; one who stumbles often in walking; one who walks heedlessly 
n. Bk1902 • BAD SHOT an awkward person 
n. Bk1902 Eng. dial. • HAUVY a simpleton; a clownish, awkward person 
n. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • PAWKY an awkward fellow, esp. a tall one 
n. Bk1904 Sc. • SCLUTE an awkward, clumsy fellow; a person of untidy habits, esp. a woman 
n. Bk1904 Sc. • SKLUTE (as above)
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • NEVISON a bungler; anyone awkward at doing anything 
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • WELT an awkward young woman; a tomboy 
n. Bk1905 Sc. • RAMSTALKER a clumsy, awkward, blundering fellow 
n. 1907 Amer. dial. • JAYHAWK a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person 
n. 1907 sl. • GALOOTER an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately 
n. Bk1908 Eng. dial. obs. • MOTHER an awkward rustic girl 
 
n. Bk1910 Ireland • GAZEBO a tall, awkward person 
n. 1911 Amer. dial. • JAYHAWKER a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person 
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. baseball usage • MUFF an awkward fellow 
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • COW a dull young man; an awkward girl 
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • LOBSTER an uncomplimentary term applied to one who is awkward and unsociable 
n. 1914 Amer. sl. • BABY ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person 
n. 1914 sl. • GAZIMBAT an awkward, strange, or stupid person; any fellow 
n. Bk1914 Amer. dial. • GEKE an awkward fellow, guy 
n. 1916 Amer. dial. • GUMP-HEAD a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt 
n. c1918 sl. • CUNT an awkward thing 
n. 1919 Amer. dial. • CHEESE-HEAD a stupid, awkward person 
n. 1919 Amer. dial. • MOON-HEAD (as above)
 
n. 1924 Amer. dial. • DODO a dull, stupid person; a queer, awkward, or disagreeable person 
 
n. 1930 Amer. dial. • HAWBUCKER a tomboy; an awkward or unmannerly person; an ignorant country fellow; a bumpkin; a lout 
n. 1930 Amer. dial. • TUMBLETURD an infirm or awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1930 colloq. • STICKY WICKET an awkward or difficult situation 
n. 1930 US sl. • GLOM a fool, a stupid person; an awkward person; a worthless or inept person; a dunce 
n. 1934 Amer. dial. • SHLEPPER a stupid or awkward person 
n. c1935 Amer. students' sl. • WALRUS an awkward person; one who cannot swim; also, one who does not know how to dance 
n. 1939 Amer. dial. • SCHLEP an idler; a stupid or awkward person 
n. 1939 Amer. dial. • SCHLEPP (as above)
 
n. 1941 Amer. dial. • BUMMOX an awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1941 Amer. dial. • NEBBISH an ineffectual, awkward, clumsy, or hapless person 
n. 1942 Amer. dial. • JILL POKE a slow, listless, or awkward person 
n. 1942 Amer. sl. • ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person 
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • BAD JOB a confused or awkward state of affairs 
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • FINE KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • NICE KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • PRETTY KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. 1943 colloq. • PEASANT someone considered ignorant, stupid, or awkward - an uncouth or uncultured person 
n. 1943 US sl. • GALOON an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately 
n. 1945 Amer. dial. • PICKLEMENT a difficult or awkward situation; a predicament 
n. 1947 sl., orig. US • SCHLEPPER a stupid or awkward person; an insignificant person; a second-rater 
n. 1948 Amer. dial. • GOONY a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton 
 
n. 1950 Amer. dial. • HAMBLEMAN one who lacks ability to make the most of his talents; an awkward person 
n. 1956 sl., derogatory • BAFAN a clumsy awkward person 
n. 1957 Sc. • HEIFER a big, awkward, clumsy person; generally applied to women 
 
n. c1960 Amer. dial. • ALL THUMBS a very awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1962 Sc. • YUFFIE a rough, awkward country fellow; a yokel 
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BOOGER a very awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BORE (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BUMBLEBUG (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • FARMER (as above)
n. 1966 Aust. sl., depreciative • DAG an unadventurous, staid, or unfashionable person; a socially inept or awkward person, esp. among schoolchildren 
n. 1967 Amer. dial. • FUMBLE-BUTT a very awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • SCHUSSEL a very awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • SCHUSSEL-ASS (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • JAG-OFF an awkward, clumsy person 
n. 1969 Amer. dial. • GOON a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton 
 
n. c1970s Amer. dial. • SHLEPP a stupid or awkward person 
n. 1976 S. African sl. • DUH an offensive, despicable person; a clumsy person; a socially awkward person 
 
n. Bk1986 Aust. sl. • KACKY HANDER a left-handed person; a clumsy, awkward person 
n. 1988 Aust. sl. • UNCO a clumsy, awkward or uncoordinated person 
 
n. 1990s US teen sl. • LURP an extremely clumsy or awkward person  
n. Bk1994 US teen & college sl. • HEMORRHOID a person so awkward or unappealing that he or she is painful to be with 
n. 1996 Ireland • GOM a foolish, awkward person; a simpleton; an idiot 
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • GIPE a clumsy, awkward person 
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • BACHLE a down-and-out person; a destitute person; an awkward person 
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • BAGHAL (as above)
n. Bk1997 Ulster sl. • GEEK an awkward, weird-looking man 
 
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • HAM a recruit; a novice; an awkward person 
n. E20 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq. • SLUMMOCKER an awkward or careless person 
n. E20 colloq. • PIG an unpleasant or awkward thing, task, etc. 
n. M20 US sl. • KLUTZ an oaf; a clod or a bungler; an idiot - an awkward, stupid person 
 
n. 2000s sl. • CACK-HAND a clumsy, awkward person 
 
phr. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • A QUEER STICK TO MAKE A THIVEL OF said of an awkward person 
 
vb. a1616 • HAVE A CROW TO PLUCK WITH ANYONE to have something disagreeable or awkward to settle with him 
 
vb. 1847 Eng. dial. • HAWM to move about awkwardly; to lounge 
vb. a1874 Amer. dial. • LARRUP AROUND to go fast; to hurtle along; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion 
vb. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAIL to move awkwardly and uncertainly; to gambol, to throw out the heels like a colt 
vb. 19C Eng. dial. • DRUMBLE to go about a thing awkwardly; to fumble 
vb. L19 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq. • SLUMMOCK to move, speak, or behave awkwardly or clumsily 
 
vb. 1901 colloq. • HAVE ONE'S FINGERS ALL THUMBS to be very clumsy or awkward 
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • THUMBLE to handle awkwardly, as with the thumb 
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • YAWM to move about awkwardly or slowly; to stand gaping or idling; to saunter 
vb. Bk1905 Sc. • RAMSTACKER to act in a clumsy, awkward, blundering manner 
 
vb. 1915 sl. • HAVE TWO LEFT FEET to be clumsy or awkward in movement 
vb. 1915 UK sl. • SNOOKER to place someone in a bad position, or an awkward or impossible position 
 
vb. c1920 Can. sl. • HAVE ONE'S TIT IN A TIGHT CRACK to find oneself in an awkward and uncomfortable position, whether physical or emotional 
 
vb. 1949 Amer. dial. • LARRUP to go fast; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion 
 
vb. 20C Irish sl. • PROUGHAL to move about awkwardly 
vb. 20C Irish sl. • PROUGHLE (as above)
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AWNING

n. c1440 TILT a covering of coarse cloth; an awning; a booth, tent, or tabernacle 
n. 1611 TILT an awning over a boat 
n. 1620 TILT an awning or cover for a cart or wagon, usually of canvas or tarpaulin 
n. 1781 obs. VEIL a curtain or awning 
 
vb. 1499 TILT to cover with a 'tilt' or awning 
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AWRY

adj./adv. c1450 obs. rare • ADOYLE askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1480 • ACROOK in a bend or curve; awry, crookedly 
 
adj./adv. 1513 Sc. • CAMSHOCH crooked, distorted, awry; deformed 
adj./adv. 1559 obs. • ACROSS not straight or directly; obliquely; athwart, awry, amiss 
adj./adv. 1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • CAM away from the straight line, awry, askew 
 
adj./adv. 1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • KIM-KAM crookedly, awry; in a wayward, perverse, or contrary way 
adj./adv. 1678 Eng. dial. • ASIDEN on one side; awry 
adj./adv. E17 obs. • BIAS askew, off the straight, awry 
 
adj./adv. 1745 Amer. dial. • JAMBLED bewildered, confused, muddled, jumbled, befuddled; awry 
adj./adv. 1754 UK • SKEW-WHIFF awry, askew; crooked, twisted, aslant 
adj./adv. 1754 UK • SKIWIFT (as above)
adj./adv. 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AGEE crooked, uneven, awry 
adj./adv. 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AJEE (as above)
 
adj./adv. 1808 Sc. • ATHRAW awry 
adj./adv. 1824 Sc. • AGLEY wrong; awry 
adj./adv. 1838 Amer. dial. • CATTY-CORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1849 Eng. dial. obs. • AVELINGS out of the perpendicular 
adj./adv. 1854 Eng. dial. • NORTH-CRAWLEY awry, crooked 
adj./adv. 1856 Amer. dial. • WHOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. 1859 Eng. dial. • KAA-WAA awry 
adj./adv. 1859 Eng. dial. • KAW-WAW (as above)
adj./adv. 1864 Eng. dial. • CAMMED crooked, awry 
adj./adv. 1866 Sc. • SCASH in a twisted manner, awry; with a waddling, shuffling gait 
adj./adv. 1873 Eng. & Amer. dial. • ASLEW aslant, obliquely, awry, askew, diagonally 
adj./adv. 1883 Amer. dial. • ONE-SIDED askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • CATAWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong 
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • CATTAWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • WAPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • WAPPER-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1891 Amer. dial. • CATAWAMPOUS askew, awry, wrong 
adj./adv. 1895 Amer. dial. • CATABIASSED out of line, askew, awry, diagonal 
adj./adv. 1896 Amer. dial. • SKEWING askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1896 Amer. dial. • CATACORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner, askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1896 Eng. dial. • ASQUIN awry, crooked, obliquely 
adj./adv. 1896 Eng. dial. • ASWINT (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BAN-TWIVY TWIST askew, awry 
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant 
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-A-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-A-ONE-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-OF-A-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASHOSH awry, aslant 
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASOSH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASWASH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASLASH awry; obliquely 
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ATWINE twisted, askew, awry, zigzag 
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ATWIST twisted, awry, tangled 
adj./adv. 1899 Amer. dial. • AHOO aslant, out of plumb, lopsided, awry 
adj./adv. 1899 Amer. dial. CATER-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry 
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTENDICULAR oblique, awry 
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTINDICULAR (as above)
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTINGDICULAR (as above)
adj./adv. B1900 Eng. dial. WRIGGLETY-WRY crooked, awry, all on one side 
adj./adv. 1901 Amer. dial. YEE-YAWED askew; awry 
adj./adv. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SCIRWHEW awry 
adj./adv. Bk1904 Sc. SCOO askew, awry 
adj./adv. Bk1904 Sc. SCOY (as above)
adj./adv. 1905 Amer. dial. WOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. Bk1905 Ireland THRAW awry 
adj./adv. 1911 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong 
adj./adv. 1911 Amer. dial. WAP-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. 1913 Amer. dial. SI-ANTIGODLIN out of square, awry, askew 
adj./adv. 1917 Amer. dial. SI-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1920 Amer. sl. HAYWIRE out of order, proper condition, or control; awry, impaired 
adj./adv. 1923 Sc. ACLITE awry, turned to one side 
adj./adv. 1923 Sc. ACLYTE (as above)
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. OFF-KILTER awry, askew 
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. SIDEGOGLIN awry, askew 
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. SI-GOGGLIN (as above)
adj./adv. 1934 Amer. dial. WOPAJAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. 1940 Amer. dial. SKEWY askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1945 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNER diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CALIWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong 
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTIWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. KITTYWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. SIDEGADLING awry, askew 
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTICORNERED out of line, askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATABIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal 
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTIBIAS (as above)
adj./adv. 1954 Amer. dial. CALLY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1959 Amer. dial. CATTY-KER-WAMPUS leaning, out of line, askew, awry 
adj./adv. c1960 Amer. dial. CATIFAWGUS askew, awry, out of kilter 
adj./adv. c1960 Amer. dial. KITTY-MACBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal 
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CADDYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong 
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CANKYWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPIST (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPUSED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHAMPIT (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHOBBLED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHOMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWUMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTERWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMP (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPING (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWHAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WHOPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WOP-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WOPPY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CADDY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATERCORNER (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTA-CORNER (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNERS (as above)
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. SKEW-WIFF askew, crooked, awry 
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. ASCREW askew, out of kilter; awry 
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. YEE-YAW askew; awry 
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. SIDE-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHOCKER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHOMPNY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHONKER-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WAMPUS-JAWED askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WHAMPUS-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. YANKEE-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WHICHAWAY askew, awry, crooked 
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. CATTY-CUE askew, awry, out of line 
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. CATTY-GODLIN (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. JAMBLED UP confused, jumbled, befuddled; awry 
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. JAYHAWKED out of square, askew, awry 
adj./adv. 1968 Amer. dial. CATERBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal 
adj./adv. 1968 Amer. dial. CATTY-BIAS (as above)
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. AGOG askew, awry, out of line 
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. WHONKY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape 
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. WONKY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1975 Amer. dial. EEYAW lopsided, askew, aslant, awry 
adj./adv. 1986 Amer. dial. SI-FODLIN askew, awry, lopsided 
adj./adv. 1991 Amer. dial. LOMPUS askew, awry 
adj./adv. 20C Amer. sl. RANK ruined, spoiled; gone awry 
adj./adv. 20C colloq. ARSE-WISE inept; preposterous; awry 
adj./adv. 2000 UK sl. CROCKED wrong; awry 
 
n. a1648 obs. OBLIQUATION a bending aside or in an oblique direction; a twisting awry 
n. 1862 Amer. dial. SKEWINESS the quality of being askew or awry 
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AXE

n. a1300 obs. BELT an axe 
n. 1322 obs. HACHE an axe, a hatchet 
n. c1340 obs. rare BARB the edge of an axe 
n. c1430 obs. BESAGEW a double-edged axe 
n. c1430 obs. BESAGUE (as above)
n. 1504 Eng. dial. YAX an axe 
n. 1702 Sc. HAG a notch, a hack; the mark left by an axe-stroke 
n. 1825 Sc. HAGGER a woodcutter, one who uses an axe or hatchet 
n. 1872 Eng. dial. BLOCKER a hatchet, an axe, a chopper 
n. 1881 Eng. dial. HAUVE the haft or handle of an axe or pick 
n. 1905 Aust. sl. DOUGLAS an axe 
n. Bk1905 Sc. YAUX an axe 

vb. 1905 Aust. sl. SWING DOUGLAS to swing an axe 
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AZURE

adj. 1671 obs. rare LAZURE azure 
adj. Bk1835 rare AZUREOUS azure; of a clear blue colour 
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