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ˈwater-cat
†1. ? A kind of firework. Also attrib. Obs.
1799G. Smith Laboratory I. 22 Taking two measures for each lay of water-cat-charge, and a little corn powder between each. Ibid. 24 Charges for water-cats.
2. A book-name of a variety of otter (see quot.).
1889Century Dict., Water-cat, the nair, or Oriental otter Lutra nair, translating a Mahratta name. |