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.

action of staying where one is or delaying action until particular time or event. To delay or not do something until later.

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

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. To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch.

ability to withstand wear or damage.

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

To mark or cut something with a sharp object.

take place.

clear and transparent. Rock with regularly repeating internal structure.

transparent precious stone which is variety of corundum.

with opposite sides or surfaces that are far apart.