10. One who adds to his indorsement of a note or check the words “without recourse”, says in effect, “You can't run back on me for payment”.
dent = tooth.
| 1. dent | 4. dent ist, one who |
| 2. dent al, pertaining to | 5. e dent ate, without |
| 3. dent ate, shaped like | 6. dan de lion, of lion |
1. A dent is an impression like that made by a tooth.
5. Edentate animals, such as the sloth, are without teeth, or at least are without the incisors.
6. The dandelion has yellow compound flowers which resemble the tooth of the lion.
dict = speak, say, tell.
| 1. bene dict ion, well | 5. e dict, out |
| 2. contra dict, against | 6. pre dict, before |
| 3. diction ary, that which | 7. ver dict, truth |
| 4. dict ate, act of | 8. male dict ion, bad |
1. A benediction is a blessing (a speech to the effect that it may be well with thee).
3. A dictionary is a book in which we may learn about words, the elements of speech.