(history) The church originally made up of the Christians of the Sasanid Empire, later known as the Nestorian church and characterised by its use of the East Syriac liturgical rite.

A ladder connected to another ladder by a hinge.

plural of pair of ladders

(nonstandard, proscribed) Misspelling of oftentimes.

(idiomatic, US) An outward sign that signifies some distinction.

Synonym of forceps

plural of pair of forceps

Tweezers; an instrument for grasping and handling small objects.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To beat (someone) severely. / (idiomatic, euphemistic) To defeat (someone) decisively in a fight or a competition.

A large tree native to the mountains of Lebanon, Cedrus libani subsp. libani, which was known throughout the ancient Middle East for its highly prized wood.