an extreme fear or dislike of touching or being touched.

the point in a lunar orbit that is nearest to the moon.

a figure artificially constructed in the form of a human being and endowed with life.

a narrow street or alley.

of, being, or relating to any group that has been dispersed outside its traditional homeland, either involuntarily or by migration.

acquaintances, friends, neighbors, or the like; persons living in the same general locality and forming a more or less cohesive group.

to thicken, as by evaporation; make or become dense.

any song of praise, joy, or triumph.

pensive, especially in a melancholy way.

to behave in a high-spirited, festive manner; make merry.