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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
OAKUM, n.
The material obtained by
untwisting and picking into loose fiber old hemp ropes; -- used for
calking the seams of ships, stopping leaks, etc.
The coarse portion separated from flax or
hemp in nackling.
Knight.
White oakum, that made from untarred rope. | ||||||||