Little House In The Big Woods

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brindle

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Used to describe animal coats, in particular cats, dogs, and cows:

1. Tawny or grayish with darker streaks or spots.

2. Having a gray or brown streak, or a patchy coloring.

"[The brindle coloring] is sometimes described as 'tiger striped', although the brindle pattern is more subtle than that of a tiger's coat."

Synthesis: Dark markings, usually in the form of streaks, on a lighter gray or brown background.

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trundle bed

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A low bed on casters that can be rolled under another bed when not in use.

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trundle

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To push on wheels or rollers.

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caster

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A small wheel on a swivel attached to the underside of a heavy object to make it easier to move.

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worsted

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1. Firmly twisted yarn or thread spun from combed, stapled wool fibers of the same length, for weaving, knitting, etc.

2. Wool cloth woven from such yarns, having a hard, smooth surface and no nap.

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delaine

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A worsted wool used for women's dresses.

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basque

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A close-fitting bodice, sometimes having an extension that covers the hips.

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bodice

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The fitted upper part of the dress.

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Which is correct--"cozy" or "cosy"?

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Either. Dictionary says "cozy" is an Americanism.