checking of the strength of a knot or tie (by shaking with one's hand)

(military) admiral

Alternative form of manong

pen (any writing instrument that uses ink)

seemingly

(construction) adobe (brick)

(obsolete) suspicion / (obsolete) enticement; persuasion

xerography / a photocopy

to give

unsteady or unsure of footing; unbalanced when walking or standing (of a person)