a sharp, metallic sound, shorter in duration.

(dial.) the act of causing laughter, pleasant tingling, etc. by exciting the surface nerves by touching or stroking lightly with the finger, a feather, etc.; tickle.

to clear (an area) of weeds; to weed out.

to remove unwanted, worthless or useless parts, things, components, etc. from.

the sound imitating the cry of a baby.

a bird of the duck tribe, gallus sonnerati; wild-fowl; wood-cock.

a cry expressing fear or pain.

(fig.) the wind that is carrying the aroma of a toddy.

a man who is given to the habit of drinking toddy; a man who very often gets drunk.

a black cow.

a melodious blend of different tunes (as of different birds).

loud or confused shouting; din of voices; clamor.

the perturbed, agitated state of the mind.

the act of lamenting; outward expression of grief; esp., a weeping or wailing; lamentation.