Seam, v. a.
- 1. Unite, join together.
- 2. Scar, mark with a cicatrix, line.
Sea-maid, n.
- 1. Mermaid, siren.
- 2. Sea-nymph, water-nymph.
Seaman, n. Sailor, mariner, seafarer, seafaring man, tar.
Sea-mew, n. Mew, gull, cob, sea-cob, sea-mall, sea-mell, sea-mule.
Seamstress, n. Sempstress, needle-woman.
Séance, n. [Fr.] Session, sitting.
Sea-needle, n. Gar-fish, snook, greenbone, garpike, snacot, sea-pike, long-nose, gore-bill, sword-fish, mackerel-guide (Esox belone or Belone vulgaris).
Sea-pike, n. See Sea-Needle.
Sear, v. a.
- 1. Dry, wither.
- 2. Cauterize, burn with a hot iron, burn with cautery, scorch.
- 3. Make callous, make insensible.
- 4. Brand.
Sear, a. Dry, withered, sere.