nickname for liveried pageboy, now normally only in pantomimes. Small round piece materials used to fasten clothing. To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat.

preserved from harm. To defend someone or something from harm or danger.

of no value. not at all. Item of little or no value, importance, interest. Not anything, not a single thing.

action of staying where one is or delaying action until particular time or event. To spend time until an expected thing happens.

Very exciting or energetic. action of moving or being moved to and fro or from side to side. To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death.

part of phone, radio receiver, or other aural device.

thin strip cut off surface. Thin pieces of wood, cheese etc. that were cut off.

assembled or made from whatever is available, and so unlikely to be of highest quality. Action of rubbing your skin when itchy. To make a small cut or mark on a surface.

Product made to withstand repeated use.

Using electronic signals or computers.

gain (point, goal, run, etc.) in competitive game.

To take place or occur.

clear and transparent. Person's name.

transparent precious stone which is variety of corundum.

Less thin; more dense or fat.