excelsa; the cream nut.The wood of the oriental Caesalpinia Sapan; -- so called..before the discovery of America.A very heavy wood of a reddish color, imported from..The best is the heartwood of Caesalpinia echinata, a leguminous tree;..Braziletto , but the better kind is also frequently so named.The act of breaking, in a figurative sense.Specifically: A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any

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1. 1. An oily, three-sided nut, the seed of the Bertholletia excelsa; the cream nut.
2. 2. The wood of the oriental Caesalpinia Sapan; -- so called before the discovery of America.
3. 3. A very heavy wood of a reddish color, imported from Brazil and other tropical countries, for cabinet-work, and for dyeing. The best is the heartwood of Caesalpinia echinata, a leguminous tree; but other trees also yield it. An inferior sort comes from Jamaica, the timber of C. Braziliensis and C. crista. This is often distinguished as Braziletto , but the better kind is also frequently so named.
4. 4. The act of breaking, in a figurative sense.
5. 5. Specifically: A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment; as, a breach of contract; a breach of promise.
6. 6. That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification; an excuse; an apology.
7. 7. of Plead
8. 8. To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as, to plead a cause before a court or jury.
9. 9. The act of advocating, defending, or supporting, a cause by arguments.
10. 10. Cheerful; enlivening; gay; sprightly; humorous; sportive; as, pleasant company; a pleasant fellow.