(of fabric) Having diagonal parallel ribs. / (nonce word) A Shakespearean word, perhaps meaning: woven with sticks to hinder erosion.

Any of various plants in the genus Physalis and their fruits

(Britain) An attempt to buy a controlling share in a business.

In two equal parts or to an equal degree. / In some part approximating a half. / Partially; imperfectly. / Practically, nearly.