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A personal chattel which had caused the death of a person, and for that reason was given to God, that is, forfeited to the crown, to be applied to pious uses, and distributed in alms by the high almoner. Thus, if a cart ran over a man and killed him, it was forfeited as a deodand.
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A personification, in German and Scandinavian mythology, of a spirit natural power supposed to work mischief and ruin, esp. to children.
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A picture which represents the Savior as given up to the people by Pilate, and wearing a crown of thorns.
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A piece of canvas fastened by lacing to the bonnet of a sail, to give it a greater depth, or more drop.
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A piece of furniture used as a writing table, commonly with drawers, pigeonholes, and the like; a secretary or writing desk.
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A piece of music of a mournful character, to accompany funeral rites; a funeral hymn.
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