| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
reassure (ˌriːəˈʃʊə) ![]() | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to relieve (someone) of anxieties; restore confidence to |
| 2. | another term for reinsure |
| reas'surance | |
| —n | |
| reas'surer | |
| —n | |
| reas'suringly | |
| —adv | |