- Light meal - The act of collating or comparing; a comparison of
one copy er thing (as of a book, or manuscript) with another of a like
kind; comparison, in general. - The gathering and examination of sheets preparatory
to binding. - The act of conferring or bestowing. - A conference. - The presentation of a clergyman to a benefice by a
bishop, who has it in his own gift. - The act of comparing the copy of any paper with its
original to ascertain its conformity.
- Beverage - Encouragement - Light meal - Renewed strength or spirit - Snack - that which reinvigorates - The act of refreshing, or the state of being
refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness;
relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression.
- Graze - Light meal - Light repast - A share; a part or portion; -- obsolete, except in the
colloquial phrase, to go snacks, i. e., to share. - A slight, hasty repast.
- Cold pudding deserves empty compliments - Meaningless flattery - A light kind of food, formerly made of flour or meal; a
sort of pap. - Something insipid, or not worth having; empty compliment;
trash; unsubstantial talk of writing.