Defn: An instrument formerly used in removing the laminæ of exfoliated bones.
DESS
Dess, n.
Defn: Dais. [Obs.]
DESSERT
Des*sert", n. Etym: [F., fr. desservir to remove from table, to clear
the table; pref. des- (L. dis-) + servir to serve, to serve at table.
See Serve.]
Defn: A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc., forming the last course at dinner. "An 't please your honor," quoth the peasant, "This same dessert is not so pleasant." Pope. Dessert spoon, a spoon used in eating dessert; a spoon intermediate in size between a teaspoon and a tablespoon. — Dessert-spoonful, n., pl. Dessert-spoonfuls, as much as a dessert spoon will hold, usually reckoned at about two and a half fluid drams.
DESTEMPER
Des*tem"per, n. Etym: [Cf. F. détrempe, fr. détremper.]
Defn: A kind of painting. See Distemper.
DESTIN
Des"tin, n. Etym: [Cf. F. destin.]
Defn: Destiny. [Obs.] Marston.
DESTINABLE
Des"ti*na*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. destinable.]