in a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered as unlucky; counterclockwise

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar

difficult to understand; obscure

very disorganized; messy or confused

a cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing

to form small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman"

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

to chat idly; gossip

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife

of, characteristic of, or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement

smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness

vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous