1. A long woolen petticoat, worn immediately under the dress.
2. A kind of stout walking shoe, laced in front. A man who uses his balmorals to tread on your toes. George Eliot.
BALMY
Balm"y, a.
1. Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild. "The balmy breeze." Tickell. Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep ! Young.
2. Producing balm. "The balmy tree." Pope.
Syn.
— Fragrant; sweet-scented; odorous; spicy.
BALNEAL
Bal"ne*al, a. Etym: [L. balneum bath.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to a bath. Howell.
BALNEARY
Bal"ne*a*ry, n. Etym: [L. balnearium, fr. balneum bath.]
Defn: A bathing room. Sir T. Browne.