An animal of the genus Canis, with a straight tail, yellowish or straw-colored hair, and erect ears. This animal burrows in the earth, is remarkable for his cunning, and preys on lambs, geese, hens or other small animals.

Asly, cunning fellow.

In seaman’s language, a seizing made by twisting several rope- yarns together.

Formerly, a cant expression for a sword.

To intoxicate; to stupefy.