A room in a house, in which the head of the household sleeps, typically larger and better furnished than other bedrooms.

A strong or virile man.

(sciences) Any of the different phases of matter whose properties are dependent on the motions and forces of the molecules of which they are composed.

Any of several early forms of match tipped with white phosphorus.

(US) A mattress that fits a standard-sized baby crib.

Alternative form of mainsheet

Marriage between people of different socially-distinguished groups, such as different races, cultures or religions.

A North American hardwood, Acer saccharum, famed as the source of maple sugar and maple flavoring.

(Tyneside) An attention grabber.

A slow-burning fuse used to ignite a matchlock musket or fire a cannon.