Webster's practical dictionaryA practical dictionary of the English language, giving the correct spelling, pronunciation and definitions of words based on the Unabridged dictionary of Noah Webster .. . n inclosed or retirea place ; apart; an embarrassed position. (Stock Exchange.)The condition of a stock or commodity when afuture delivery, in excess of the amount in themarket, has been undertaken by parties who aretherefore compelled to settle with the buyers at ficti-tious rates; a scarcity of a commodity, created for thepurpose of increasing profits.— v. t. [cornered(-nerd), -nering.] To dri
Webster's practical dictionaryA practical dictionary of the English language, giving the correct spelling, pronunciation and definitions of words based on the Unabridged dictionary of Noah Webster .. . n inclosed or retirea place ; apart; an embarrassed position. (Stock Exchange.)The condition of a stock or commodity when afuture delivery, in excess of the amount in themarket, has been undertaken by parties who aretherefore compelled to settle with the buyers at ficti-tious rates; a scarcity of a commodity, created for thepurpose of increasing profits.— v. t. [cornered(-nerd), -nering.] To drive into a corner, or into aposition of difficulty or necessary surrender ; toget control of, — saici of stocks. Comet, kQrnet, n. (Mus.) A wind instrument blownwith the mouth ; a species of trumpet ; a certainorgan stop or register. A cap of twisted paper, usedby grocers. (Mil.) The standard-bearer in a cavalrytroop. Cornice, kfirnis, n. (Arch.) A molded projectionfinishing the part to which it is affixed. Cornucopia, kor-nu-kopT-a, n.; ]jI. -pT-e. Thehorn of plenty, overflowing with fruits and flowers,— an emolem of abundance. Gorol, korol, Corolla, ko-roKla,»?. (Bot.) The inner.
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