(1):
(n.) A shell or shell-like dish or mold in which viands are served.
(2):
(n.) The expansion of the guard of a sword, dagger, etc.
(3):
(n.) A form of ruching used as a dress trimming or for neckwear, and named from the manner in which it is gathered or fulled.
(4):
(n.) Lit., a shell;
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