n. | 1. | Whatever exists, or is conceived to exist, as a separate entity, whether animate or inanimate; any separable or distinguishable object of thought. |
| 2. | An inanimate object, in distinction from a living being; any lifeless material. |
| 3. | A transaction or occurrence; an event; a deed. |
| 4. | A portion or part; something. |
| 5. | A diminutive or slighted object; any object viewed as merely existing; - often used in pity or contempt. |
| 6. | Clothes; furniture; appurtenances; luggage; as, to pack or store one's things. |
| 7. | (Law) Whatever may be possessed or owned; a property; - distinguished from person. |
| 8. | In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly. |
| 1. | In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly; - used, esp. in composition, in titles of such bodies. See Legislature, Norway. |