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Municipality type B in Quds, State of Palestine
Al-Ram (Arabic: الرّام), also transcribed as Al-Ramm, El-Ram, Er-Ram, and A-Ram, is a Palestinian town which lies northeast of Jerusalem, just outside
Al-Ram
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Ram, ram, or RAM in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ram, ram, or RAM commonly refers to: Random-access memory, a form of computer data storage RAM drive
Ram
Advanced-Random Access Memory (RAM) is a type of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) based on single-transistor capacitor-less cells. A-RAM was invented in 2009
A-RAM
Form of computer data storage
Random-access memory (RAM; /ræm/) is a form of electronic computer memory that can be read and changed in any order, typically used to store working data
Random-access_memory
American full-size pickup built by Stellantis
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010 when Ram Trucks was spun-off from Dodge) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North
Ram_pickup
Indian politician (born 8th August 1932)
Ram Deo Ram (born 8th August 1932 in Garhi, Palamau district) is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Ram was a first term member
Ram_Deo_Ram
Indian actor (born 1985)
Konidela Ram Charan (born 27 March 1985) is an Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur who primarily works in Telugu films. He is one of the highest-paid
Ram_Charan
Moroccan children's song and game
Ram Sam Sam Problems playing this file? See media help. "Ram Sam Sam" (Arabic: رام سام سام), also known as "A Ram Sam Sam", "Aram Sa-sa",[citation needed]
A_Ram_Sam_Sam
American spiritual teacher (1931–2019)
Ram Dass (born Richard Alpert; April 6, 1931 – December 22, 2019), also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, guru of modern yoga
Ram_Dass
Topics referred to by the same term
dictionary. Ram Singh is an Indian name and may refer to: Ram Singh I (died 1688), Maharaja of Jaipur Ram Singh (1811–1889), Raja of Bundi Ram Singh II (1835–1880)
Ram_Singh
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zodiac The Ram (fairy tale), a French fairy tale Randy "The Ram" Robinson, the main character of the 2008 film The Wrestler The Fordham Ram, journal of
The_Ram
2013 Indian film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (transl. A Dance of Bullets: Ram-Leela), also simply known as Ram-Leela, is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic tragedy
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Goliyon_Ki_Raasleela_Ram-Leela
American brand of light to mid-weight commercial vehicles, a division of Stellantis
Ram Trucks (stylized as RAM) is an American brand of light to mid-weight pickup heavy duty trucks and other commercial vehicles, and a division of Stellantis
Ram_Trucks
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Ram On may refer to: Ram-On, a moshav in the Ta'anakh region "Ram On" (song), a 1971 song by Paul McCartney from his Ram album This disambiguation page
Ram_On
Major deity in Hinduism
Rama is also known as Ram, Raman, Ramar, and Ramachandra (/ˌrɑːməˈtʃəndrə/; IAST: Rāmacandra, Sanskrit: रामचन्द्र). Rāma is a Vedic Sanskrit word with
Rama
Series of I6 and V8 engines built by Chrysler
DeSoto called theirs the FireDome. Dodge had a smaller version, known as the Red Ram. Only Plymouth did not have a version, but retained the Dodge poly-head
Chrysler_Hemi_engine
1995 Indian film by Rajiv Mehra
Ram Jaane (lit. 'Ram Knows') is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rajiv Mehra about an unnamed boy (portrayed by Shah Rukh
Ram_Jaane
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Look up Rams, rams, or RAMs in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rams or RAMS may refer to: Male sheep Rams (Ras Al Khaimah), a settlement in the United
Rams
Temple of the Hindu deity Rama in Ayodhya, India
The Ram Mandir (ISO: Rāma Maṁdira, lit. 'Rama Temple'), is a Hindu temple complex in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Hindus believe that it is located
Ram_Mandir
2026 Indian film by Buchi Babu Sana
Entertainment and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, it stars Ram Charan in the titular role, alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi
Peddi
1971 studio album by Paul and Linda McCartney
Ram (also stylised in all caps) is the only studio album credited to the spousal music duo Paul and Linda McCartney, and the former's second solo album
Ram_(album)
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the purpose of a ram air system is to increase an engine's power. The term "ram air" may also refer to: Parafoils, also called ram air parachutes, non-rigid
Ram_air
American surface-to-air missile
The RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is a small, lightweight, infrared homing surface-to-air missile in use by the German, Japanese, Greek, Turkish
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile
Indian actor
Pothineni Seetha Ram Chowdary, also known as Ram Pothineni and Surya Raghu Ram (born 15 May 1988) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu Cinema. He has
Ram_Pothineni
Internal RAM, or IRAM or on-chip RAM (OCRAM), is the address range of RAM that is internal to the CPU. Some object files contain an .iram section. Earlier
Internal_RAM
Topics referred to by the same term
Ram Shankar may refer to: Ram Shankar Katheria, Indian politician Ram Shankar Misra, professor of religion Ram Shankar Tripathi, Indian scholar of Buddhism
Ram_Shankar
1977 Indian film
Ram Ram Gangaram is a 1977 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed and produced by Dada Kondke under the banner of Dada Kondke Productions. It stars
Ram_Ram_Gangaram
Indian politician
Ram Chandra Ram (died 2 March 2009, Ranchi) was an Indian politician, affiliated to the Communist Party of India (CPI). Ram made his electoral debut in
Ram_Chandra_Ram
Indian politician (1924–2010)
Ram Naresh Ram (16 August 1924 – 26 October 2010); popularly known as Parasji, was a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly between 1995 and 2010, representing
Ram_Naresh_Ram
2000 Indian film by Kamal Haasan
Hey Ram is a 2000 Indian historical crime drama film written, directed, and produced by Kamal Haasan, that stars him in the title role with Shah Rukh Khan
Hey_Ram
Upcoming Indian Malayalam action thriller film by Jeethu Joseph
Ram is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. It is the first installment of a two-part film
Ram_(film)
Indian actress (born 1993)
Rachita Ram (born Bindhya Ram; 3 October), is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada films. One of the highest paid Kannada actresses, Rachita
Rachita_Ram
Burglary using a vehicle to ram a building
ram raid, ram-raid, ramraiding, ram raiding, ram-raiding, ramraider, ram raider, or ram-raider in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ram-raiding is a type
Ram-raiding
Puerto Rican born jazz pianist and composer
Roger "Ram" Ramirez (September 15, 1913 – 11 January 1994) was a Puerto Rican jazz pianist and composer. He was a co-composer of the song "Lover Man (Oh
Ram_Ramirez
Indian actor (born September 1973)
Ram Kapoor ([raːm kəpuːr]; born 1 September 1973) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi-language films and television. One of the highest paid
Ram_Kapoor
Indian term for changing party allegiance
Aaya Ram Gaya Ram (lit. 'Ram has come, Ram has gone') is a Hindi expression referring to turncoats, who switch parties in the context of a legislative
Aaya_Ram_Gaya_Ram
Indian television producer and actor (born 1973)
Raghu Ram Ambadapudi (born 15 April 1973) is an Indian actor and television presenter who predominantly works in Hindi and Telugu television shows, and
Raghu_Ram
National Football League franchise in Inglewood, California
Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member
Los_Angeles_Rams
Fifth-generation Ram pickup truck
The Ram 1500 (DT) is the fifth generation of the Ram Pickup, manufactured by the Ram Trucks division of Stellantis. The fifth generation Ram was introduced
Ram_1500_(DT)
Indian politician and social reformer (1934–2006)
Kanshi Ram (15 March 1934 – 9 October 2006), also known as Bahujan Nayak or Manyavar, Sahab Kanshiram was an Indian politician and social reformer who
Kanshi_Ram
Chain of shoals between India and Sri Lanka
over Ram Setu video underline what's wrong with our government and sections of the media". Scroll.in. Retrieved 8 April 2021. "A bridge that Lord Ram built
Adam's_Bridge
Indian politician (born 1946)
Ram Gopal Yadav (born 29 June 1946) is an Indian politician from Uttar Pradesh. He is the Secretary-General of the Samajwadi Party and a Member of Parliament
Ram_Gopal_Yadav
Military combat technique
In warfare, ramming is a technique used in air, sea, and land combat. The term originated from the battering ram, a siege engine used to bring down fortifications
Ramming
Indian lawyer and politician (1923–2019)
Ram Boolchand Jethmalani (14 September 1923 – 8 September 2019) was an Indian lawyer and politician. He served as India's Union Minister of Law and Justice
Ram_Jethmalani
First acharya of the Ramsnehi Sampradaya
Ram Jan was the first acharya of the Ramsnehi Sampradaya, after the foremost guru Ram Charan Maharaj. He formalized the sampradaya on the principles given
Ram_Jan
American rock band
Ram Jam was an American rock band formed in New York City and active in 1977 and 1978, mainly known for their hit single, a rock adaptation of the Lead
Ram_Jam
Abstract computer for designing parallel algorithms
In computer science, a parallel random-access machine (parallel RAM or PRAM) is a shared-memory abstract machine. As its name indicates, the PRAM is intended
Parallel_RAM
Siege engine originating in ancient times
A battering ram is a siege engine that originated in ancient times and was designed to break open the masonry walls of fortifications or splinter their
Battering_ram
Off-road truck produced by Ram Trucks
The Ram 1500 TRX is a high-performance variant of the fifth-generation Ram 1500 (DT) full-size pickup truck, produced by the Ram Trucks division of Stellantis
Ram_1500_TRX
Performances and awards of Indian actor
Ram Charan is an Indian actor and producer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest paid south indian actors. He made his acting
Ram Charan filmography and awards
Ram_Charan_filmography_and_awards
Early computer error-detection technique
RAM parity checking is the storing of a redundant parity bit representing the parity (odd or even) of a small amount of computer data (typically one byte)
RAM_parity
Indian actor and film producer
Ram (born 5 July 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of actor-politician Nandamuri Harikrishna. Ram is
Nandamuri_Kalyan_Ram
1989 Indian film by Subhash Ghai
Ram Lakhan is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action masala film directed by Subhash Ghai and written by Anwar Khan with screenplay by Ram Kelkar. Ram Lakhan
Ram_Lakhan
Annual event in North India
Ram Barat (Hindi: राम बारात) is a part of the Ramlila celebration in Agra, India. It is one of the biggest annual events in North India. Ram Barat literally
Ram_Barat
Military air defense system
Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar, abbreviated C-RAM or counter-RAM, is a set of systems used to detect and/or destroy incoming rockets, artillery
C-RAM
Canadian medium tank
The Ram was a cruiser tank designed and built by Canada in the Second World War, based on the U.S. M3 Medium tank chassis. Due to standardization on the
Ram_tank
Type of computer memory
RAM or DRAM) is a type of random-access semiconductor memory that stores each bit of data in a memory cell. A DRAM memory cell usually consists of a microscopic
Dynamic_random-access_memory
Indian independence activist and politician (1908–1986)
Jagjivan Ram (5 April 1908 – 6 July 1986), popularly known as Babuji, was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as a minister with
Jagjivan_Ram
Indian politician (1881–1945)
Ram Richpal Ohlyan (born 24 November 1881 – 9 January 1945), better known as Sir Chhotu Ram, was a prominent Indian agrarian reformer, politician and ideologue
Chhotu_Ram
Indic phrase meaning "Hail Lord Rama"
Shri Ram" means "Hail Lord Ram" or "Victory to Lord Ram". Ram (or Rama) is a major deity in Hinduism. "Jaya Sri Ram", along with "Jaya Sita Ram", "Jaya
Jai_Shri_Ram
Indian reformer and writer (1772–1833)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (22 May 1772 – 27 September 1833) was an Indian social reformer and writer who was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828
Raja_Ram_Mohan_Roy
Topics referred to by the same term
Golden ram or Golden Ram may refer to: Chrysomallos, mythical golden-fleeced ram The Golden Ram, name for the Russian Guild of Film Critics awards from
Golden_ram
Semiconductor memory supply crisis
long-term agreements with RAM suppliers or amassing additional inventory. On 24 March 2026, Google announced TurboQuant, a memory compression technology
2024–present global memory supply shortage
2024–present_global_memory_supply_shortage
President of India from 2017 to 2022
Ram Nath Kovind (Hindi: Rām Nāth Kovind, pronounced [ɾɑm nɑt̪ʰ koʋɪnd̪] ; born 1 October 1945) is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the president
Ram_Nath_Kovind
Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the deity Rama
consecration of Ayodhya's Ram Temple was celebrated by thousands of devotees across India. On this occasion, the Ram Temple witnessed a unique event at noon
Rama_Navami
Sign in the Chinese zodiac
is often referred to as the "Ram" or "Sheep" sign, since the Chinese word yáng is more accurately translated as Caprinae, a taxonomic subfamily that includes
Goat_(zodiac)
2012 heavy metal song with explicit lyrics by Grant MacDonald
"Ram Ranch" is a song by Canadian musician Grant MacDonald. Released in 2012, it contains explicit lyrics about a large orgy of gay cowboys on the titular
Ram_Ranch
Pressure due to movement through a fluid medium
Ram pressure is a pressure exerted on a body moving through a fluid medium, caused by relative bulk motion of the fluid rather than random thermal motion
Ram_pressure
Variant of DVD designed with random access in mind
DVD-RAM (DVD Random Access Memory) is a DVD-based disc specification presented in 1996 by the DVD Forum, which specifies rewritable DVD-RAM media and
DVD-RAM
Indian film actor (born 1989)
Ratnam's Kadal (2013). He is a recipient of one Filmfare Award South, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award and a SIIMA Award. Gautham Ram Karthik was born on 12 September
Gautham_Ram_Karthik
Indian author
authors in Indian publishing history, known best for The Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series. His books have sold over 8 million copies and been translated
Amish_Tripathi
Indian mythological television series based on Ramayana
Siya Ke Ram (transl. Sita's Ram) is an Indian television series on Star Plus produced by Nikhil Sinha under the banner of Triangle Film Company. This
Siya_Ke_Ram
Political party in India
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (abbr. LJP(RV), lit. 'People's Manpower Party (Ram Vilas)') is an Indian political party formed in 2021 under the leadership
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)
Lok_Janshakti_Party_(Ram_Vilas)
Indian cricketer (born 1936)
first-class match for Bengal in 1963/64. List of Bengal cricketers "Ram Prasad Ram". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 April 2016. Ram Prasad Ram at ESPNcricinfo v t e
Ram_Prasad_Ram
Name list
Ram Chandra is an Indian given name. Notable people with the name include: Baba Ram Chandra (died 1950), Indian trade unionist Ram Chandra Bharadwaj, Indian
Ram_Chandra
Ram Gopal Varma, often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, primarily known for his works in Hindi
Ram_Gopal_Varma_filmography
Indian spiritual leader and murderer
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan (born 15 August 1967) is the head of the Indian social group Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) since 1990 and a convicted rapist. The
Gurmeet_Ram_Rahim_Singh
Topics referred to by the same term
Ram Chander may refer to: Ram Chander (MVC) Ram Chander (politician) All pages with titles beginning with Ram Chander This disambiguation page lists articles
Ram_Chander
Indian politician (1939–2022)
Masjid, Kanshi Ram and Mulayam Singh formed a coalition government in Uttar Pradesh in 1993, with the slogan “Mile Mulayam-Kanshi Ram, hawa mein ud gaye
Mulayam_Singh_Yadav
Indian politician (1946–2020)
Ram Vilas Paswan (5 July 1946 – 8 October 2020) was an Indian politician from Bihar and the Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Ram_Vilas_Paswan
Light commercial vehicle developed by Fiat and PSA
Australia as a shorter variant), and Peugeot Boxer (Manager in Mexico), from 1994 onwards. It entered the North American market as the Ram ProMaster in
Fiat_Ducato
Topics referred to by the same term
Ram Island or Ram's Island may refer to: Ram Island (Tasmania) Ram Island (Victoria) Ram Island (Indonesia), in West Papua Ram's Island, Northern Ireland
Ram_Island
Indian politician
Varanasi Ram Madhav (born 22 August 1964) is an Indian politician who served as the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is a member
Ram_Madhav
2007 Indian film by Priyadarshan
The title song "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", commonly known as "Hare Ram Hare Ram, Hare Krishna Hare Ram", was sung by Neeraj Shridhar, who also did the remake for
Bhool_Bhulaiyaa
Indian Film Director
Ram is an Indian film director and actor, who works in Tamil cinema. After assisting Hindi director Rajkumar Santoshi and working under Balu Mahendra
Ram_(director)
1988 studio album by Judas Priest
Ram It Down is the eleventh studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, released on 13 May 1988 by Columbia Records. It was the band's last
Ram_It_Down
Indian socialist (1910–1967)
Ram Manohar Lohia (pronunciation 23 March 1910 – 12 October 1967) was an Indian political activist of the Indian independence movement and a socialist
Ram_Manohar_Lohia
Novel type of computer memory
Ferroelectric RAM (FeRAM, F-RAM or FRAM) is a random-access memory similar in construction to DRAM but using a ferroelectric layer instead of a dielectric
Ferroelectric_RAM
18th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
P. V. Narasimha Rao, former prime minister of India. In 1993, Kanshi Ram formed a coalition with the Samajwadi Party and Mayawati became the Chief Minister
Mayawati
Indian journalist (born 1945)
Narasimhan Ram (born 4 May 1945) is an Indian journalist and a prominent member of the Kasturi family that controls The Hindu Group of publications. Ram was
N._Ram
2022 Indian film by S. S. Rajamouli
for Rajamouli, Ram Charan, and Rama Rao. Produced by D. V. V. Danayya under DVV Entertainment, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan as fictionalised
RRR
Indian politician (born 1934)
Ram Naik (born 17 April 1934) is a veteran Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party who served as the 19th Governor of Uttar Pradesh. Ram Naik
Ram_Naik
Indian politician
Ram Chatterjee (27 May 1922 – 1986) was an Indian politician. He won the Tarakeswar constituency seat in the 1967, 1969, 1971, 1977 and 1982 elections
Ram_Chatterjee
Sculptures excavated at Ur, in southern Iraq
The Ram in a Thicket is a pair of figures excavated at Ur (in modern southern Iraq), which date from about 2600–2400 BC. One is in the Mesopotamia Gallery
Ram_in_a_Thicket
American automobile manufacturer
its sub-brands, Dodge Ram and Dodge Viper, were separated. Dodge announced that the Viper was to be an SRT product, and Ram a standalone marque. In 2014
Dodge
Topics referred to by the same term
up ramer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ramer may refer to: Ramer, Alabama, an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Alabama Ramer, Tennessee
Ramer
Indian film director, screenwriter and producer
Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), also referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, primarily
Ram_Gopal_Varma
Indian politician
Amra Ram (born 5 August 1955; Hindi pronunciation: [əm.ɾaː ɾaːm]) is an Indian politician and peasant leader from Rajasthan. He is serving as the Member
Amra_Ram
List of Indian political families based in UP
Abhay Ram Yadav (brother of Mulayam) Dharmendra Yadav, Lok Sabha MP of Azamgarh (2024–present), former MP of Badaun (2004–2019) (son of Abhay Ram) (nephew
Political families of Uttar Pradesh
Political_families_of_Uttar_Pradesh
prior to Zaranj the capital of Sistan was Ram Shahristan. Ram Shahristan had been supplied with water by a canal from the Helmand River, but its dam broke
Ram_Shahristan
A RAM
A RAM
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucia, LUCÃA means "light."Â
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese name GRAÇA means "graceful."
Female
Icelandic
Feminine form of Icelandic Stefán, STEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Egyptian
, a royal lady of the IIIrd or IVth dynasty.
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish PÃo, PÃA means "pious."
Female
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Gerðr, GERÃA means "enclosure, stronghold."
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Greek Sophia, SOFÃA means "wisdom."
Female
Swedish
Swedish form of Latin Linnaea, LINNÉA means "twin flower."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish RadomiÅ‚, RADOMIÅA means "happy favor."
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish Estéban, ESTEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Portuguese
Feminine form of Galician-Portuguese UxÃo, UXÃA means "well born."
Female
Slovene
Slovene form of Greek Hagne, NEŽA means "chaste; holy."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish LudmiÅ‚, LUDMIÅA means "people's favor."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-WUT means "weapon."
Female
Slovene
Feminine form of Slovene Sašo, SAŠA means "defender of mankind."
Female
French
French form of Hebrew Leah, LÉA means "weary."
Female
Swedish
Short form of Swedish Linnéa, NÉA means "twinflower."
Female
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese form of Hebrew Leah, LÃA means "weary."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish BogumiÅ‚, BOGUMIÅA means "God-favor."
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-GUN means "grape."
A RAM
A RAM
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Hebrew
Surname Relating to Falconry; Falconer
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
One who Conversed with Allah; An Epithet of Prophet Moses
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Grigg.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Olmstead Green in Cambridgeshire.
Surname or Lastname
English (Somerset)
English (Somerset) : apparently a habitational name from an unidentified place. It is probably a variant of Denslow or possibly Denley, neither of which are of identified origin.
Girl/Female
Danish American Latin Greek
Girl/Female
Norse
consecrated to God.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sun; Love; Divine; Victory
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Instrument Lover
Girl/Female
British, English
Elf Power
A RAM
A RAM
A RAM
A RAM
A RAM
a.
Boastful; defiant; exulting. Also used adverbially.
a.
Private; confidential; familiar.
a.
See Alamort.
n.
A flow or running from the ear, esp. a purulent discharge.
prep.
In; on; at; by.
a.
Dark-visaged; swart.
n.
A thin gelatinous tissue separating the ectoderm and endoderm in certain coelenterates.
prep.
In process of; in the act of; into; to; -- used with verbal substantives in -ing which begin with a consonant. This is a shortened form of the preposition an (which was used before the vowel sound); as in a hunting, a building, a begging.