Definitions by Morgan Tierney

narcs 

People who investigate narotics violations

"like they plant narcs in schools!" someone shouted.

narcs by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

marquee 

a movie theatre sign

Kevin held his hands up and framed a marquee in the air.

marquee by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

twin plaited pigtails 

Hair braided into two braids

Her sandy hair was pulled back into twin plaited pigtails, each tied with a bright-red ribbon.

twin plaited pigtails by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

hotbed 

environment that favors rapid growth or development.

The riverside neighborhood was a hotbed of crime.

hotbed by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

nonconformity

refusal to conform to an established creed, rule, or practice.

My parents believe in nonconformity; my brothers and I have no curfew.

nonconformity by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

variant 

something that differs from the standard form.

Jennet's brightly colored sail appeared to be the only variant in the cluster of white-sailed boats.

variant by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006

Indian buckskin 

Clothing made out of the hides of deer, as worn by some early American Indians.

Several times in those early weeks of September, she showed up in something outrageous. A 1920s flapper dress. An Indian buckskin. A kimono.

Indian buckskin by Morgan Tierney October 31, 2006