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  • 121Jingo — Jin go, n.; pl. {Jingoes}. [Said to be a corruption of St. Gingoulph.] [1913 Webster] 1. A word used as a jocular oath. By the living jingo. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. A statesman who pursues, or who favors, aggressive, domineering policy in… …

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  • 122Jingoes — Jingo Jin go, n.; pl. {Jingoes}. [Said to be a corruption of St. Gingoulph.] [1913 Webster] 1. A word used as a jocular oath. By the living jingo. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. A statesman who pursues, or who favors, aggressive, domineering policy …

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  • 123Lordlier — Lordly Lord ly, a. [Compar. {Lordlier}; superl. {Lordliest}.] [Lord + ly. Cf. {Lordlike}.] 1. Suitable for a lord; of or pertaining to a lord; resembling a lord; hence, grand; noble; dignified; honorable. [1913 Webster] She brought forth butter… …

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  • 124Lordliest — Lordly Lord ly, a. [Compar. {Lordlier}; superl. {Lordliest}.] [Lord + ly. Cf. {Lordlike}.] 1. Suitable for a lord; of or pertaining to a lord; resembling a lord; hence, grand; noble; dignified; honorable. [1913 Webster] She brought forth butter… …

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  • 125Lordly — Lord ly, a. [Compar. {Lordlier}; superl. {Lordliest}.] [Lord + ly. Cf. {Lordlike}.] 1. Suitable for a lord; of or pertaining to a lord; resembling a lord; hence, grand; noble; dignified; honorable. [1913 Webster] She brought forth butter in a… …

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  • 126macho — ma cho, a. [Sp.] Manly, especially with an assertive and domineering manner toward women. [PJC] …

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  • 127Magisterial — Mag is*te ri*al, a. [L. magisterius magisterial. See {Master}.] 1. Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic.… …

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  • 128Masterful — Mas ter*ful, a. 1. Inclined to play the master; domineering; imperious; arbitrary. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the skill or power of a master; indicating or expressing power or mastery. [1913 Webster] His masterful, pale face. Mrs. Browning …

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