I . n.
1.
Restraint, curb, bridle, hindrance, stop, obstacle, impediment, obstruction, bar, barrier, damper, interference, rebuff, repression, control.
2.
Counter, register, corresponding indenture, corresponding cipher.
3.
Mark, symbol, sign.
4.
Order for money.
5.
Ticket, certificate of right.
6.
Checkered cloth.
II . v. a.
1.
Restrain, curb, bridle, hinder, obstruct, repress, counteract, control, put a restraint, upon, hold in ~, put a damper upon, nip in the bud.
2.
Reprove, chide, reprimand, rebuke.
3.
Note with a mark.