(law, archaic) A pledge or security; bail.

(derogatory) Synonym of American football

(transitive) To give a slap to. / (transitive) To cause something to strike soundly. / (intransitive) To strike soundly against something. / (intransitive, stative, slang) To be excellent.

Of or relating to Maria Edgeworth (1768–1849), Irish writer of adults' and children's literature.