| relieving | Serving or tending to relieve. Relieving arch A temporary tackle attached to the tiller of a vessel during gales or an action, in case of accident to the tiller ropes. A strong tackle from a wharf to a careened vessel, to prevent her from going over entirely, and to assist in righting her. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| snore | To breathe with a rough, hoarse, nasal voice in sleep. Origin: OE. Snoren, AS. Snora a snoring; akin to LG. Snoren, snorken, snurken, to snore, D. Snorken, G. Schnarchen to snore, schnarren to rattle, MHG. Snarren, Sw. Snarka to snore, Icel. Snarka to sputter, fizzle. Cf. Snarl to growl, Sneer, Snort. See Snoring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |