(historical) A mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).

plural of national flour

(historical) A standard flour introduced by the government for reasons of health or economy.

One of a number of rods or bars inserted into pre-drilled holes in a steep slope in order to stabilise it.

plural of proposition nation

(aviation, petrochemistry, chemical engineering, of jet fuel) Composed of moderately-heavy hydrocarbons with boiling points in the kerosene range, without a significant proportion of lighter, gasoline-type hydrocarbons; Jet A is an example of a fuel of this type.

to punish or discipline extremely harshly

Synonym of in heaven's name

Synonym of any press is good press

plural of National Bolshevik