castor
castor is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 6 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.Castoreum. See Castoreum.
- 2.A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver. I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor. Sir W. Scott.
- 3.A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
- 4.See Caster, a small wheel.
- 5.the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux.
- 6.A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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- What is a hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver. I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor. Sir W. Scott called?
- What is a heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats called?
- What is the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux called?
- What is a variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba called?
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- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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