To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.
To deceive; to hoodwink.
To allow a person or an animal to live in one's home.
To receive (goods) into one's home for the purpose of processing for a fee.
To enjoy or appreciate.
To tighten (a belaying rope). (Also take up.)
To shorten (a garment) or make it smaller.
To absorb or comprehend.
To attend a showing of.
To reef.