(n) scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass, Syn. pulse height analyzer

kickstand

(n) a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Kickshaw

n. See Kickshaws, the correct singular. [ 1913 Webster ]

Kickshaws

n.; pl. Kickshawses ety>[ Corrupt. fr. F. quelque chose something, fr. L. qualis of what kind (akin to E. which) + suffix -guam + causa cause, in LL., a thing. See Which, and Cause. ] 1. Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy. [ 1913 Webster ]

Art thou good at these kickshawses! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A fancy dish; a tidbit; a delicacy. [ 1913 Webster ]

Some pigeons, . . . a joint of mutton, and any pretty little tiny kickshaws. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cressy was lost by kickshaws and soup-maigre. Fenton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Kickshoe

n. A kickshaws. Milton.

Kicksy-wicksy

a. Fantastic; restless; as, kicksy-wicksy flames. Nares. [ 1913 Webster ]

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屁と火事はもとから騒ぐ

[へとかじはもとからさわぐ, hetokajihamotokarasawagu] (exp, v5g) it is often the originator of problems who kicks up a fuss or complains loudest

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