BEAK

Adair's new Encyclopedia · 1923 · p. 8

bill of a bird or anything of similar shape, as jaws of Cuttlefish, avicularium of Polyzoa, umbo of Lamellibranch shells, spout of Weevils, and prow of a ship Eng educationist; 6. London; ed. Queen‘s Coll.; principal of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, 1858. till death: raised college to foremost rank and exercised a@ remarkable influence over her pupils.