Vocabulary : Varisse to Varsity

Varisse : An imperfection on the inside of the hind leg in horses, different from a curb, but at the same height, and often growing to an unsightly size. ;; An imperfection on the inside of the hind leg in horses, different from a curb, but at the same height, and frequently injuring the sale of the animal by growing to an unsightly size.
Varix : A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein. ;; One of the prominent ridges or ribs extending across each of the whorls of certain univalve shells.
Vark : The bush hog, or boshvark.
Varlet : A servant, especially to a knight; an attendant; a valet; a footman. ;; Hence, a low fellow; a scoundrel; a rascal; as, an impudent varlet. ;; In a pack of playing cards, the court card now called the knave, or jack.
Varletry : The rabble; the crowd; the mob.

Varnish : A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture. ;; That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance. ;; An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss. ;; To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting. ;; To cover or conceal with something that gives a fair appearance; to give a fair coloring to by words; to gloss over; to palliate; as, to varnish guilt.
Varnished : of Varnish
Varnisher : One who varnishes; one whose occupation is to varnish. ;; One who disguises or palliates; one who gives a fair external appearance.
Varnishing : of Varnish ;; The act of laying on varnish; also, materials for varnish.
Varsity : Colloq. contr. of University.

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