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A farthingale. A hoop skirt or hoop petticoat, or other light, elastic material, used to extend the petticoat.
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A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle; -- usually in the plural.
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A father's or mother's father; an ancestor in the next degree above the father or mother in lineal ascent.
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A fathom. A measure of length, containing six feet; the space to which a man can extend his arms; -- used chiefly in measuring cables, cordage, and the depth of navigable water by soundings.
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A faucet. A fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; -- called also tap, and cock. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a movable plug, spigot, valve, or slide.
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A feast or merry-making made by or for a family or business firm on taking possession of a new house or premises.
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