Country Dictionary

null, zero, nothing (now archaic); sometimes written as "aught"

Six plus ought equals six.

peers, friends or neighbors, even family, often used with kin

He was no kith nor kin to me.

doily, especially as used to prevent men's brilliantine (macassar) from staining upholstered furniture

There were crocheted antimacassars on the headrests of the train seats

A ragamuffin, or street urchin. One wearing ragged clothes.

An fancily dressed gentleman, also called "dandy"

Zorro's disguise as a fop was brilliant.

A persistent, iritating critic.

A gadfly journalist always tries to expose and provoke reform.

excessively decorated with glitter and shiny objects

The news channel broadcast from a very glitzy set, using flashy graphics.