press secretary

(chemistry, obsolete) copper sulphate

(chemistry, obsolete) Acid potassium oxalate, or potassium quadroxalate, used as a solvent for ink stains.

(chemistry, obsolete) sal ammoniac / (chemistry, obsolete) ammonium carbonate

A paraffin oil used as an illuminant and lubricant.

To accomplish one's object, as in a controversy.

In a watchful state; alert; vigilant.

(UK, historical) A licence or permit given to a convict or prisoner to go out and work before the expiration of his sentence, subject to certain conditions.

Synonym of danse macabre

Synonym of judgement day