noun - a family or group that maintains power for several generations
noun, technical - a sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles, often causing violent shaking of the body
noun - a concentrated, volatile oil extracted from plants, used in aromatherapy and perfumery
verb, American English - to give someone an unpleasant surprise (usually used in passive)
noun, informal - a stroke of accidental good luck or an unexpected, fortunate event
noun, British English - a toasted sandwich
adverb - in a manner that shows unwillingness to follow an order, request, or law
adverb - in a manner that shows willingness to follow an order, request, or law
noun, technical - the state of cohering or sticking together
noun - the action or fact of forming a united whole
adjective - related or connected to form a whole; working together effectively
noun, American English, informal - something small to eat between main meals
noun, British English, dated - food; a meal
noun, American English, informal - an offensive word for an uneducated and often poor person who lives in the country or the mountains
adjective - designed or treated to prevent the entry of moisture