Dictature
Dic*ta"ture\ (?; 135), n. [L. dictatura: cf. F. dictature.] Office of a dictator; dictatorship. [R.] --Bacon.| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries.