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 knout knout /naʊt/

noun

  1. A whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners  ( knout )
    a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners
     In old prisons, the knout was feared as a harsh instrument of punishment.
    In old prisons, the knout was feared as a harsh instrument of punishment.


 caryatid caryatid /ˌkærɪˈætɪd/

noun

  1. A supporting column carved in the shape of a person  ( caryatid )
    a supporting column carved in the shape of a person
     The ancient temple featured a caryatid supporting the portico.
    The ancient temple featured a caryatid supporting the portico.


 fairy fairy /ˈfɛri/

noun

  1. () A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers  ( faerie , faery , fay , fairy , sprite )
    a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
  2. Offensive term for a homosexual man  ( fag , faggot , fagot , fairy , nance , pansy , poof , poove , pouf , queen , queer )
    offensive term for a homosexual man


 usher usher /ˈʌʃɝ/

noun

  1. Someone employed to conduct others  ( usher , guide )
    someone employed to conduct others
  2. An official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber  ( doorkeeper , usher )
    an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber

verb

  1. () Take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums  ( show , usher )
    take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
     The usher showed us to our seats
    The usher showed us to our seats

 Usher

    noun

    1. Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)  ( James Usher , James Ussher , Usher , Ussher )
      Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)