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H — Head-master to Hedonism (Part 7 of 11)

Heathenism, n.

    1. Paganism, Gentilism.
    2. Barbarism, savagery, cruelty, inhumanity, heathenishness.

Heather, n. Heath, ling (Calluna vulgaris).

Heathery, a. Heathy.

Heath-game, n. Grouse. See heath-cock.

Heathy, a. Heathery.

Heating, a.

    1. Calorific, heat-producing, warming.
    2. Stimulating, exciting. See heady, 3.

Heat-producing, a. See heating, I.

Heave, v. a.

    1. Lift, hoist, raise, elevate, raise up.
    2. Breathe, force from the breast, raise, exhale.
    3. Throw, toss, hurl, send, fling.

Heave, v. n.

    1. Pant.
    2. Swell, dilate, expand.
    3. Retch, keck, try to vomit.
    4. Struggle, strive, make an effort.

Heave, n.

    1. Swell, rising, swelling, heaving.