a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
the discipline that studies the English language and literature
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
the people of England
of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people; "English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature"
irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents
a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
direct a spray of water into a bodily cavity, for cleaning