GR 10

Mote

A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust

Mullein

A plant with soft, woolly leaves and tall flowering spikes

Mullioned

Having vertical bars dividing a window into sections

Nacelle

A housing or enclosure on an aircraft, often for engines or crew

Pelisse

A fur-trimmed cloak or coat, especially in historical fashion

Pelorous

A navigational instrument used to take bearings relative to a ship

Penstock

A sluice or pipe that controls water flow, especially in mills or dams

Pentacle

A five-pointed star symbol, often used in magic or occult contexts

Rachitis

Another term for rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency

Railbird

A spectator at a racecourse who does not place bets

Rallentando

A gradual slowing of tempo in music

Revetment

A retaining wall or facing used to support earth or fortifications

Screever

A street artist who draws or writes on pavement

Scrim

A lightweight fabric used in theater for special lighting effects

Scrip

A substitute for money, such as a voucher or token

Scud

To move quickly in a straight line, especially driven by wind

Starch (adj)

Stiff or formal in manner or appearance

Swain

A young man, especially a rustic lover or suitor

Syrette

A small squeezable tube used for injecting medication

Taffeta

A crisp, smooth fabric often made from silk or synthetic fibers