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A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line.

• Callithump
  A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns, and other discordant noises; also, a burlesque serenade; a charivari.
• Conceiver
  One who conceives.
• Otherwhile
  Alt. of Otherwhiles
• Pointleted
  Having a small, distinct point; apiculate.
• Straight-out
  Acting without concealment, obliquity, or compromise; hence, unqualified; thoroughgoing.
• POINTAPPLIQUE
  Lace having a needle-made design applied to a net ground, this ground often being machine-made.
• Callithumpian
  Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a callithump.
• Constant
  Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.
• Drawnet
  A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet.
• Otherwhiles
  At another time, or other times; sometimes; /ccasionally.
• Pointrel
  A graving tool.
• Straight-pight
  Straight in form or upright in position; erect.
• POINTBLANK
  In a point-blank manner. To sin point-blank against God's word. Fuller.
• Callidity
  Acuteness of discernment; cunningness; shrewdness.
• Callosan
  Of the callosum.
• Constantia
  A superior wine, white and red, from Constantia, in Cape Colony.

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