The area of a slaughterhouse where carcasses unfit for human consumption or other purposes are rendered down to produce useful materials such as glue.

(idiomatic, Britain, Ireland) A very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.

A particular period in the year.

Very long; about a yard in length.

(Britain, slang) The United States. / (Southern US) The northern states region of the United States. / (chiefly Northern US) New England.

Being compared with those of a previous year; interannual.

A Thai soup flavoured with fish sauce, lemongrass, lime juice, and chillies.

(education) The academic year of a school.

(Australian rules football) A conventional expression meant to distract or wish bad luck to an opponent who is taking a kick for goal.

The yarn or thread composing the strands of a rope. / A yarn of fibers, twisted up loosely and right-handedly.