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British pop/soul trio
Sheer Elegance was a British pop/soul trio, comprising Dennis Robinson, Bev Gordon (ex-Earthquake, aka Little Henry) and Herbie Watkins, who appeared on
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2010 single by Kavinsky
"London Grammar's take on the already-brilliant track is laced with sheer elegance". A music video for the song was released on YouTube on 28 November
Nightcall_(song)
and Boogie" 7 — Laurie Lingo and the Dipsticks 1 "Convoy G.B." 4 — Sheer Elegance 1 "Life Is Too Short Girl" 9 — Andrea True Connection 1 "More, More
List of UK top-ten singles in 1976
List_of_UK_top-ten_singles_in_1976
Fall In Love" Sensational Alex Harvey Band – "The Boston Tea Party" Sheer Elegance – "Life Is Too Short Girl" Sherbet – "Howzat" Slik – "Requiem" Smokie
List of performances on Top of the Pops
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Topics referred to by the same term
a jazz track by Marcus Miller from Free "Milky Way", a 1975 song by Sheer Elegance "Milky Way", a song by VIXX from VIXX 2016 Conception Ker Milkie Way
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Russian ice hockey player (born 1971)
world of possibilities that just never occur to others," praising his "sheer elegance and imagination" and characterizing his hockey sense as "ho-hum brilliance
Pavel_Bure
British TV talent show 1973–1988
in September 1974 with hit record 'Sad Sweet Dreamer'. Andy Cameron Sheer Elegance – Pop trio who went on to have two hit singles in 1976. Lance Ellington-
New_Faces
Musical artist
Martin co-wrote the song "Dance the Night Away" that was recorded by Sheer Elegance. Backed with "Don't Wanna Miss My Bus", it was released on Pye 7N 25734
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January) Slik (1 January) Glyder (1 January) R&J Stone (8 January) Sheer Elegance (8 January) Barbara Dickson (8 January) Billy Howard (15 January) Mike
List of performers on Top of the Pops
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1987 song by the Cure
texture in the song’s rich psychedelic stew". BBC described the song as "sheer elegance", while Jon Kean of God Is In The TV felt the song "breathes a sense
If Only Tonight We Could Sleep
If_Only_Tonight_We_Could_Sleep
German television show
Claudja Barry, Demis Roussos, Smokie, Tina Charles, Tony Marshall, Sheer Elegance, Jürgen Marcus 04.25.1976 13 05.27.1976 14 10.10.1976 15 Johnny Wakelin
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Sheer, lightweight plain-woven textile
lightweight fabric which is associated with elegance and luxury; it drapes well and has a shimmery and sheer appearance. Under a magnifying glass, chiffon
Chiffon_(fabric)
Viennese palaces owned by the Rothschild family
Austrian branch of the Rothschild banking family. Apart from their sheer size and elegance, they were famous for the huge collections of valuable paintings
Palais_Rothschild
Type of garment
more expensive garments designed to exchange a measure functionality for elegance. They were popularized in 1930s playboy films, featuring glamorous settings
Bed_jacket
Dress worn by Carolyn Bessette at her wedding to John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1996
valued around $40,000. Along with the gown, Bessette wore a long tulle veil, sheer gloves, and crystal-beaded Manolo Blahnik strappy satin sandals. Bessette's
Wedding dress of Carolyn Bessette
Wedding_dress_of_Carolyn_Bessette
UK greyhound racing year
Rooks 33-1 30.53 4 5th Hopeful Billy Matt O'Sullivan 33-1 30.54 3 6th Sheer Elegance J Mominimee 10-1 30.55 1 David Richardson Scurry Cup, Catford (Jul 13
1991 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
1991_UK_&_Ireland_Greyhound_Racing_Year
Shirtlike garment intended for wear while sleeping most often used by women
Nightgowns may be worn with a matching outer garment such as a robe, a sheer chiffon peignoir, or a dressing gown, to make them appropriate for receiving
Nightgown
2002 film
and coincidence in human affairs synchronize into a film whose formal elegance is matched by its depth of feeling." "Heaven (2002)". Box Office Mojo.
Heaven_(2002_film)
Clothing brands of Australia
technical cuts, historical references, and "unorthodox blend of sheer cheek and arch elegance" which has been referred to, by critics, as "uber masculine"
Ericaamerica
English singer, pianist and songwriter (born 1979)
the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Combining dazzling technique with wit, elegance and an instinctive connection to audiences, he has earned a reputation
Joe_Stilgoe
2019 novel by Salman Rushdie
a mixed review and wrote, "Rushdie's style once unfurled with hypnotic elegance, but here it's become a fire hose of brainy gags and literary allusions
Quichotte_(novel)
2023 video game
2023. Denzer, TJ (February 16, 2023). "Wild Hearts review: Beauty and elegance of the hunt". Shacknews. Retrieved February 16, 2023. Regan, Tom (February
Wild_Hearts_(video_game)
1901 painting by Gustav Klimt
between the black hair and the golden luminosity of the background enhance elegance and exaltation. The fashionable hairdo is emphasized by the stylised motifs
Judith_I
Traditional Japanese sock with split-toed construction
2020-10-18. Gallagher, John (2003). Geisha: A Unique World of Tradition, Elegance, and Art. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-85648-697-2
Tabi
unprecedented was Dior's transformation of this evening elegance into luxurious daywear, and the sheer extravagance of the execution. As fashion historian
1940s_in_Western_fashion
Spanish football manager and player (born 1981)
December 2023. "Xabi Alonso, la elegancia de la selección" [Xabi Alonso, the elegance of the national team] (in Spanish). RTVE. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 16
Xabi_Alonso
French fashion designer (1936–2008)
of the 20th century. Saint Laurent's designs were noted for combining elegance with a sense of ease and modernity. His Mondrian Collection in 1965 was
Yves_Saint_Laurent_(designer)
German disco band
Remember. The airline threw the promotional party to announce its new Ultra Elegance Campaign and debut new air and ground crew uniforms by American fashion
Silver_Convention
American actress, Princess of Monaco from 1956 to 1982
Hitchcock brought her elegance to the foreground by changing her dresses many times, including: "glamorous evening short dresses, a sheer negligee over a sleek
Grace_Kelly
1973 studio album by Alice Coltrane
possibilities of strings. She succeeds here, in ending her Impulse! period with elegance, grace, and soul." Pitchfork's Matthew Kassel stated that Lord of Lords
Lord_of_Lords_(album)
Strip of fabric, lace, or ribbon gathered on one edge and applied as trimming
contemporary fashion. As a result, ruffles have become[when?] synonymous with elegance and celebration, allowing wearers to express their personal style while
Ruffle_(sewing)
2013 film directed by Park Hoon-jung
internecine warfare within a Korean corporate crime syndicate with patience, elegance and no small amount of bloodshed." Salon said that "the rewards come from
New_World_(2013_film)
Piano composition by Ludwig van Beethoven
moreover, taken all possible pains with regard to the printing to combine elegance with the utmost accuracy. In the following year, 1824, it was republished
Diabelli_Variations
Black evening or cocktail dress
popular through the Great Depression, predominantly through its economy and elegance, albeit with the line lengthened somewhat. Hollywood's influence on fashion
Little_black_dress
2023–2024 South Korean television series
Japanese"? Suhyun [sic], the actress in "Gyeongseong Creature," exudes elegance with her fluent Kyoto dialect]. TRILL (in Japanese). January 9, 2024. Retrieved
Gyeongseong_Creature
a charity fashion show at the University of St Andrews, while wearing a sheer, lingerie-style, strapless dress on the catwalk, which had originally been
Fashion of Catherine, Princess of Wales
Fashion_of_Catherine,_Princess_of_Wales
Shiva temple in Chhattisgarh, India
right angled offsets in the north east and southern part which add to the elegance of the temple. There are many small towers which surround the main tower
Bhoramdeo_Temple
Canadian headquartered international hotel chain
temporarily close many of its hotels and resorts around the world. Through sheer serendipity, Four Seasons was the only hotel operator in the state of Hawaii
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four_Seasons_Hotels_and_Resorts
2002 Indian film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
woman who believes in tasteful things of life complete with class and elegance"; she added that Rai's jewellery was popular among Indian college students
Devdas_(2002_Hindi_film)
but in a toned-down manner, with shawls and tunics to cope with the sheerness of the chemise. Spanish majos, however, rebelled against foppish French
1795–1820_in_Western_fashion
1862 narrative poem by Christina Rossetti
James Antoniou wrote in his 2020 Canberra Times article that "while the sheer lusciousness of the goblins' 'sugar-baited words' undercuts the moral [of
Goblin_Market
Chronicle April 6, 1991. Kelly, Katy (October 5, 1994). "Greeting Mandela with elegance and esteem". USA Today. p. D02. Lelyveld, Nita (October 5, 1994). "White
Cultural impact of Whitney Houston
Cultural_impact_of_Whitney_Houston
National clothing of Thailand
clothing, such as a blouse or inner cloth which reflected both modesty and elegance and was commonly seen in the attire of noblewomen and members of the Thai
Traditional_Thai_clothing
2007 film by David Fincher
mastery of form", while Libération described the film as "a thriller of elegance magnificently photographed by the great Harry Savides." However, Le Figaro
Zodiac_(film)
15th-century Arabic erotic literature by Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Nefzawi
bad smell. Her hips are large. Her hands and her feet are of striking elegance. Furthermore, she speaks and laughs rarely. Nefzawi adds that she never
The_Perfumed_Garden
United States historic place
at street level. While somewhat unremarkable in appearance, the hotel's sheer size and entertainment venues made it a popular option. A young John F.
Nicollet_Hotel
British philosopher, mathematician and economist (1903–1930)
the intrinsic importance and difficulty of its subject, the power and elegance of the technical methods employed, and the clear purity of illumination
Frank_P._Ramsey
fallen behind Tokine in terms of speed and accuracy. However, in terms of sheer power and stamina, Yoshimori excels. He is capable of creating extremely
List_of_Kekkaishi_characters
American composer and pianist
energetic work blended seamlessly with his fellow musicians to create both elegance and exuberance." Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News called Tao's
Conrad_Tao
Japanese video game developer
2019. Retrieved July 23, 2024. Christian Nutt (April 23, 2010). "The Elegance Of Metroid: Yoshio Sakamoto Speaks". Gamasutra. United Business Media LLC
Intelligent_Systems
1923 film
praise of the film's stylish upgrading of melodramatic clichés, sheer pictorial elegance, and narrative imagination, not to mention the utter credibility
The House of Mystery (1923 film)
The_House_of_Mystery_(1923_film)
American jazz fusion guitarist (born 1954)
ISSN 0017-5463. Nolan, Herb (February 23, 1978). "Al Di Meola: score one for elegance". DownBeat. Vol. 45, no. 4. Chicago, IL. p. 17. ISSN 0012-5768. Trigger
Al_Di_Meola
English singer-songwriter (born 1988)
described the setup: "Adele's stage is breathtaking, full of drama and elegance befitting her voice." In their four star review of the show, The Times
Adele
1814 novel by Jane Austen
and rhythm of times and seasons, reinforces and reflects the values of "elegance, propriety, regularity, harmony". Sotherton with its carefully maintained
Mansfield_Park
of all aspects of the engineering elements and services combined with elegance, life-time economy and respect for the environment in which the structure
Structural_Awards
Short skirt that usually extends to mid-thigh
Givenchy shows hot pants. Morris, Bernadine (28 January 1971). "Givenchy: Elegance and More". The New York Times: 41. Retrieved 18 March 2022. Givenchy tucks
Miniskirt
1985 American TV series or program
planets are elliptical rather than circular. The sheer difficulty of the problem he faced and the elegance of the method he applied to solve it are abundantly
The_Mechanical_Universe
Algerian-French fashion designer and creative director (born 1983)
cut – Faiza Bouguessa". Emirates Woman. Retrieved 2023-11-17. "Redefine elegance with Faiza Bouguessa". Khaleej Times. February 25, 2021. Retrieved 2023-11-17
Faiza_Bouguessa
works. The melhfa is more than just clothing: it is a form of identity, elegance, and political expression. The colors and patterns are often subject to
Women in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Women_in_the_Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic
Ancient Roman formal dress
pp. 149‒166. ISBN 978-1-107-03224-8. Keith, Alison (2008). "9 Sartorial Elegance and Poetic Finesse in the Sulpician Corpus". In Edmondson, Johnathan; Keith
Toga
History of technical design of modern hydrogen bombs
and secondary, seems to have been exclusively contributed by Ulam. The elegance of the design impressed many scientists, to the point that some who previously
History of the Teller–Ulam design
History_of_the_Teller–Ulam_design
pop-rock, alternative dance Sony Music Japan Sevdaliza ISON Trip hop Twisted Elegance April 27 Foster the People III Indie pop, neo-psychedelia, alternative
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British-Syrian writer and literary translator
its transgressive qualities", and "Seale's text has a fluidity and an elegance that give even this diet of "dreams, smoke, and visions" a satisfying heft
Yasmine_Seale
Character in the Dune franchise created by Frank Herbert
Asher-Perrin noted of the recast, "While it's hard not to miss Reeves's elegance, there is an otherworldliness to Krige that suits a Bene Gesserit 'witch'
Lady_Jessica
Motor vehicle
European standards of control in an environment of British luxury and French elegance. In August 1961 Jean Daninos was obliged to offer his resignation and in
Facel_Vega_Facel_II
Thin, transparent, and lightweight textile
as a taffeta textile that is both delicate and lightweight, featuring a sheer quality. The fabric known as silver or gold tissue can be characterized
Tissue_(cloth)
1941 German film
presents participation in war as a joy. As a contemporary critic wrote, "Sheer enthusiasm transfigures the danger.... For [the dashing leader of the Bull's
Stukas_(film)
Japanese singer, dancer, model, and actress (born 2005)
エレガントにランウェイ:『GirlsAward』 [Ten Yamasaki commands attention with overwhelming presence and elegance on the runway "GirlsAward"]. MusicVoice (in Japanese). May 15, 2022. Retrieved
Ten_Yamasaki
reflected in the half-white, half-black appearance of her Angel, World of Elegance (ワールドオブエレガンス, Wārudo obu Eregansu). Urd fancies herself a Goddess of Love
List of Oh My Goddess! characters
List_of_Oh_My_Goddess!_characters
for his ability to adhere to formal conventions while also incorporating elegance and originality in his writing. The significance of this genre led to criticism
Ming_dynasty_literature
Hybrid artistic style
became the modern style in England, taking from Japanese design the refined elegance inherent in the sparsity of Japanese design. Otto Eckmann noted in the
Anglo-Japanese_style
1994 fashion collection by Alexander McQueen
with unconventional shapes on many designs. Sexuality was emphasised with sheer garments and silhouettes which exposed the body, including the return of
Banshee_(collection)
Evolution of fashion world
fabric and the feminine elegance of the designs appealed to post-war clientele and ensured Dior's meteoric rise to fame. The sheer sophistication of the
History_of_fashion_design
Czech violinist and composer (1880–1940)
power of so ravishing the senses with the sheer beauty of his tone, the charm of his cantilena, the elegance and ease with which he masters all the technical
Jan_Kubelík
Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979
glasses. This became a major scandal, as the contrast between the dazzling elegance of the celebration and the misery of the nearby villages was so dramatic
Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi
Fiancée of John Keats (1800–1865)
face too pale and thin (some called it sallow). But she knew the value of elegance; velvet hats and muslin bonnets, crêpe hats with argus feathers, straw
Fanny_Brawne
American singer and songwriter (born 1966)
Janet-come-lately and her octet of dance-floor acrobats moved with ferocious elegance to tracks like 'Goodies,' but the singer had glaring microphone problems
Janet_Jackson
Austrian artist and fashion designer (born 1956)
Tribune. 16 March 1993 Spindler, Amy M. “Lang Points The Way to a New Elegance”. The New York Times. 7 March 1994 Spindler, Amy M. “In Paris, The Outsiders
Helmut_Lang_(artist)
such that conformed to purity, wholesomeness, equilibrium, and simple elegance. Beaux-Arts monumental architectural style of the early 20th century made
Glossary of French words and expressions in English
Glossary_of_French_words_and_expressions_in_English
Former theatre in City of Westminster, London, England
portico, a balustraded balcony and a two-storey loggia topped by a tall sheer attic. The interior was decorated by the Frederick Crace Company of Wigmore
St_James's_Theatre
atheist, announces: "Evolution moves toward greater complexity, greater elegance, greater knowledge, greater intelligence, greater beauty, greater creativity
List of atheists in science and technology
List_of_atheists_in_science_and_technology
London fine dining restaurant
and his cooking style had been contemporary French with simplicity and elegance. A restaurant critic Jonathan Meades in June 1992, described the original
The_Square_(restaurant)
Japanese anime television series
restore life back to his hometown. Ruuji Familon Ra-Kan Rei-Mii Kotona Elegance Thunder Galaga Ron Mangan Seijuurou Tize Hou Paruburo Dinga Hakku Danbul
Zoids:_Genesis
1997 fashion collection by Alexander McQueen
were presented in colourful Asian-influenced brocades, white silks, and sheer fabrics worn over bikini bottoms. In terms of silhouettes, there were shift
Bellmer_La_Poupée
French singer (1947–2018)
l'admirais et j'aimais ce qu'il écrivait. Et j'aimais bien sa timidité, son élégance et son éducation. C'était très agréable comme relation. [...] J'étais très
France_Gall
Collection of short stories and essays by Washington Irving
interesting than his tales, Crayon holds The Sketch Book together through the sheer power of his personality – and Irving would, for the rest of his life, seamlessly
The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
The_Sketch_Book_of_Geoffrey_Crayon,_Gent.
2010 Indian romantic drama film
both Rai and Roshan, Bhansali decided that the pair exuded a dignity and elegance much needed for his film. Though Rai had agreed to the script without even
Guzaarish_(film)
Prank at or by MIT, an American university
or in the world at large. But the strongest element of many hacks is the sheer joy of conceptualizing something new, and then reifying it with effective
Hacks at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hacks_at_the_Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology
Chapel in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence
is dedicated to a sacred subject but rich in traces of pomp and secular elegance. Hosts of angels sing and adore while the magnificent procession of the
Magi_Chapel
Automobiles notable for negative reception
designer Patrick Le Quément was primarily interested in presence rather than elegance. AOL ranked it the 9th worst car of the 2000s, saying, "the French company
List of automobiles notable for negative reception
List_of_automobiles_notable_for_negative_reception
deliberate movements that reflect spiritual harmony. Serimpi, known for its elegance, portrays Javanese mythology and royal traditions through refined gestures
Culture_of_Indonesia
2010 studio album by Diddy – Dirty Money
Marvin Gaye in his duets with Tammi Terrell comes to mind — what sense of elegance, what Motown glamour!" On November 21, 2010, Diddy-Dirty Money appeared
Last_Train_to_Paris
German supermodel (1966–2023)
Stephanie Seymour, and Daria Werbowy that celebrated examples of timeless elegance and beauty. Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, the editorial was highlighted
Tatjana_Patitz
Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 to 1250
later centuries. It seemed to match the flair of the Renaissance, the "elegance of Paris, gaiety of old imperial Vienna", and had the "zest for life" of
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
2008 collection of diaries, articles, reviews and portraits by Diana Mosley
fascinating woman...these writings are testimony to the sheer rigour of her thought and the crispness and elegance of her prose...Her command of history and understanding
The_Pursuit_of_Laughter
2011 video game
Nito, and the ancient dragons. He also said he sought "refinement and elegance" in the game's designs, even in grotesque or decayed areas. Some locations
Dark_Souls_(video_game)
2011 studio album by Tori Amos
piano-playing skills [here]," resulting in an album of "sophistication, elegance, and poetry" that "contains the power, dynamics and splendor of her very
Night_of_Hunters
counterpart in Perrserker, whose barbaric habits clash with both Persian's elegance and ego. A Persian is owned by Team Rocket's leader Giovanni in the Pokémon
List_of_generation_I_Pokémon
Flat horse race in Britain
Vale Boogie Street High Voltage 2003 The Kiddykid Coconut Penang Brantwood 2002 Whitbarrow Kelsey Rose Parisian Elegance 2001 Firebolt Palanzo Orientor
Sandy_Lane_Stakes
American and Greek soprano (1923–1977)
states that, Most admirable of all her qualities, however, were her taste, elegance and deeply musical use of ornamentation in all its forms and complications
Maria_Callas
SHEER ELEGANCE
SHEER ELEGANCE
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Shear 1.Indian (Maharashtra); pronounced as two syllables : Hindu (Vani) name, probably from Marathi šera ‘rate’.
Boy/Male
British, English
Spear-man
Male
Iranian/Persian
(شیر) Persian name SHER means "lion."
Male
Hebrew
(ש×ֶמֶר) Hebrew name SHEMER means "dregs (of wine)." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the owner of the hill where Samaria was built.Â
Girl/Female
Arabic, English, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Telugu
Brightness; Snow White
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Shear 1.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Scher.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Character, Custom, Nature
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Shear.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a beautiful or radiant person, or one with fair hair, from Middle English scher, schir ‘bright’, ‘fair’.
Girl/Female
Arabic, German, Kurdish, Muslim, Turkish
Month; Early Morning
Girl/Female
Indian
Early morning, Dawn
Girl/Female
Hindu
Brightness
Boy/Male
Hindu
Gentle, Wise
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
The Name of a Prophet
Girl/Female
Muslim
Brightness
Girl/Female
Biblical
Guardian, thorn.
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish (County Limerick)
English and Irish (County Limerick) : variant of Shire.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a Talmudic teacher, from Yiddish shier ‘lesson of the Talmud’.Americanized spelling of German Schier.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Devon) and German
English (mainly Devon) and German : from Middle English steer, Middle Low German stēr ‘bullock’, hence a nickname for a truculent person or a metonymic occupational name for someone who was responsible for tending cattle.South German : from Middle High German ster ‘ram’, probably a nickname for a hard-nosed, stubborn person.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Shear.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Breaking, hope.
SHEER ELEGANCE
SHEER ELEGANCE
Girl/Female
Indian
Imaginary
Female
Swiss
, God's oath.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Pranisha | பà¯à®°à®¨à¯€à®·à®¾
Love to life
Surname or Lastname
Northern Irish
Northern Irish : shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mealláin ‘descendant of Meallán’, a personal name that is a diminutive of meall ‘pleasant’.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Meulan in Seine-et-Oise.Dutch (van Mellon) : habitational name from Millun bij Keulen.Thomas and Sarah Jane Mellon came to Pittsburgh, PA, from Lower Castletown, Tyrone, Ireland, in 1818. Their grandson, the industrialist and financier Andrew William Mellon (1855–1937) is remembered not only as a businessman but also as an art collector. He served as secretary of the Treasury from 1921 to 1932.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Name of a river
Boy/Male
American, Arabic, Jamaican
Son
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Of the Valley
Boy/Male
Hindu
Horse rider, A star
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Money
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v. t.
A shearing; -- used in designating the age of sheep.
n.
One who fits shoes to the feet; one who furnishes or puts on shoes; as, a shoer of horses.
n.
Shears See Shear.
n.
Act of shearing sheep.
v. t.
To shear.
v. t.
To shear, as the buttocks and tails of sheep.
v. i.
To deviate. See Sheer.
v. t.
To furnish with a sheet or sheets; to wrap in, or cover with, a sheet, or as with a sheet.
v. t.
To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.
v. t.
To produce a change of shape in by a shear. See Shear, n., 4.
v. t.
To cut, clip, or sever anything from with shears or a like instrument; as, to shear sheep; to shear cloth.
v. i.
Very thin or transparent; -- applied to fabrics; as, sheer muslin.
v. i.
To decline or deviate from the line of the proper course; to turn aside; to swerve; as, a ship sheers from her course; a horse sheers at a bicycle.
v. i.
Being only what it seems to be; obvious; simple; mere; downright; as, sheer folly; sheer nonsense.
v. t.
To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to utter with a sneer; to say sneeringly; as, to sneer fulsome lies at a person.
v. t.
To expand, as a sheet.
n.
That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer.
n.
A feast at the time of sheep-shearing.