To remove fleas from (an animal).
A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
A thing of no significance.
To remove the silk from (corn).
Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes.
A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks.
A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel.
A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel.
A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.
The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner.