(anatomy) A flat muscle situated under the external oblique muscle in the lateral and ventral part of the abdominal wall, that have aponeuroses extending medially to ensheathe the rectus muscles and fusing in the midventral line in the linea alba, and that act to compress the abdominal contents and to assist in expelling the contents of various visceral organs (as in urination, defecation, parturition, and expiration).

In return for (something or someone else).

Existing as part of a fictional world or environment.

If a fortunate event has already occurred twice, a third fortunate event is likely to occur.

Depending on the expected arrival of a result, confirmation, etc. / About to happen; bound to happen. / Attendant to a royal figure.

(idiomatic) (of a feeling, belief, etc.) Derived from instinct, intuition, or an ingrained inclination.

Present in one's thoughts.

A method of deception that has been used many times before and should therefore be well-known.

(archaic) To regard with scorn.

(law) To judge someone to have been in contempt of court. / (figuratively) To consider someone unworthy of respect.