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. Number or value of zero. not anything.

action of staying where one is or delaying action until particular time or event. To remain in a place until a thing happens.

moving gently to and fro or from side to side. action of moving or being moved to and fro or from side to side. To be extremely effective or pleasing.

Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear.

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.

referring to signals/information represented by discrete values of quantity.

To get or give points in a game, contest, or test.

take place.

clear and transparent. Rock with regularly repeating internal structure.

Hard, clear blue stone, used in jewellery.

Less thin; more dense or fat.