A political conservative.
The conversion of part of a building.
A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
An organized gathering, such as a convention, conference, or congress.
A convicted criminal, a convict.
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
A middle-aged or older right-wing, reactionary white man, or such men collectively.
Backgammon (the game itself).
A rope fastening a bowsprit to the stem of a ship (usually called a gammoning).
A victory in backgammon achieved when the opponent has not borne off a single stone.
A cut of quick-cured pork leg.
To lash with ropes (on a ship).
To cure bacon by salting.
To beat by a gammon (without the opponent bearing off a stone).