a place to put a foot down securely, as in climbing; foothold.

(fig.) a secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.

a stool of low height used as a foot-rest, while sitting on a higher seat.

a large stone; a big boulder.

the black-sided sandpiper; Charadrium.

(dial.) a kind of fish.

a mound raised chiefly with stones.

to stir (a liquid or pasty item) as to make the sediments suspend throughout; to agitate slightly.

the act or process of teaching.

to feel fear about or towards (a person or thing); to feel anxiety or apprehension about; to fear.

to try, work earnestly; to endeavour; to work hard.

to trouble, annoy another.

a stretch of land containing more salts, as near the sea; saline soil; a piece of marshy land.

a blow by treachery (as stabbing in the back, striking a person while asleep, etc.).