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Fal"low deer` (?). [So called from its fallow or
pale yellow color.] (Zoöl.) A European species of
deer (Cervus dama), much smaller than the red deer. In summer
both sexes are spotted with white. It is common in England, where it
is often domesticated in the parks.


Fal"low*ist (?), n. One who favors
the practice of fallowing land.
[R.] Sinclair.


Fal"low*ness, n. A well or
opening, through the successive floors of a warehouse or manufactory,
through which goods are raised or lowered.
[U.S.]
Bartlett.


Fal"sa*ry (?), n. [L. falsarius,
fr. falsus. See False, a.] A
falsifier of evidence.
[Obs.] Sheldon.


False (?), a.
[Compar. Falser (?);
superl. Falsest.] [L. falsus, p. p.
of fallere to deceive; cf. OF. faus, fals, F.
faux, and AS. fals fraud. See Fail,
Fall.] 1. Uttering falsehood;
unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false
witness.


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