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 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 move back and forth or from side to side.

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. mark or wound made by scratching. score or mark surface of something with sharp or pointed object.

ability to withstand wear or damage.

Using electronic signals or computers.

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

take place.

clear and transparent. Person's name.

Hard, clear blue stone, used in jewellery.

Less thin; more dense or fat.