Of the first water. Of the first or highest excellence (said of a gem).
Ogee, n. (Arch.) Cymatium, cyma.
Ogle, n. Side glance, leer, fond look.
Ogre, n. Monster, spectre, goblin, hobgoblin, bugbear, frightful object.
Oh for. Oh that I had, would that I had.
Oiliness, n. Unctuousness, greasiness.
Oil of vitriol. Sulphuric acid, vitriolic acid.
Oil-plant, n. Sesame, benne, oily-grain (Sesamum).
Oil-seed, n. Castor-bean.
Oil-skin, n. Waterproof cloth, dreadnaught.
Oily, a.
- 1. Unctuous, greasy, oleaginous, sebaceous, fatty, fat, oleose, oleous.
- 2. Unctuous, smooth, glib, lubricous, oleaginous, supple-chapped, plausible.
- 3. Supple, compliant, subservient.
Ointment, n. Unguent.
Okra, n. [Written also Ochra, Ocra, and Okro.] Gumbo (Abelmoschus esculentus).
Old, a.
- 1. Aged, elderly, of advanced age, advanced in years.
- 2. Ancient, antique, antiquated, old-fashioned, olden.
- 3. Of long date, not new.
- 4. Going to decay, worn out, good for nothing, decayed.
- 5. Ancient, pristine, primitive, original.
- 6. Former, pre-existing, preceding.
- 7. Experienced, practised, skilled.