A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.
The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.
The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.
An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.
Waste of stuff in preparing to size.
A sharp upward tug to raise something.
A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.
An abrupt increase.
The snap of the ball to start a play.
To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
To pull up or tug upwards sharply.
To snap the ball to start a play.
Let's go; get moving. A command to a dog sled team, given by a musher.