Any raptorial bird of
the subfamily Milvinæ, of which many species are known.
They have long wings, adapted for soaring, and usually a forked
tail.
Fig. : One who is rapacious.
A light frame of wood or other material
covered with paper or cloth, for flying in the air at the end of a
string.
A lofty sail, carried only
when the wind is light.
A quadrilateral, one of
whose diagonals is an axis of symmetry.
Fictitious commercial paper used for
raising money or to sustain credit, as a check which represents no
deposit in bank, or a bill of exchange not sanctioned by sale of
goods; an accommodation check or bill.
The brill.