5. (Building) a material, such as putty or cement, that is used to close an opening to prevent the passage of air, water, etc 6. (Building) a small amount of water contained in the trap of a drain to prevent the passage of foul smells 7. an agent or device for keeping something...
archive.org there was a great range of punishments for such critters, which weren’t always sentenced to death. rats, for instance, were often sent “a friendly letter of advice in order to induce them to quit any house, in which their presence is deemed undesirable,” writes evans. and...