| Van (van) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Van |
| [Abbrev. fr. vanguard.] |
The front of an army; the first line or leading column; also, the
front line or foremost division of a fleet, either in sailing or in
battle.
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A
shovel used in cleansing ore.
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To wash or
cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.
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A light wagon, either covered or open, used by
tradesmen and others fore the transportation of goods.
A large covered wagon for moving furniture,
etc., also for conveying wild beasts, etc., for exhibition.
A close railway car for baggage. See the Note
under Car, 2.
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A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for
winnowing grain.
A wing with which the air is beaten.
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To fan, or to cleanse by
fanning; to winnow.
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