a movement or movements collectively, of the body or of part of the body, to express or emphasise ideas, emotions, etc, in a drama staged, but not including delivery of dialogue.

(mus.) one of the four old classifications of musical modes (but, opinions differ about the exact nature of this; however, this is now obs.).

a person, group of people or branch of government empowered and required to administer the laws and affairs of a nation; the executive wing of a government.

a jacket made of (old, worn) blanket.