Index of English words, starting with "ou"

(1) - Oubliette (n.) A dungeon with an opening only at the top, found in some old castles and other strongholds, into which persons condemned to perpetual imprisonment, or to perish secretly, were thrust, or lured to fall.

(1) - Ouch (n.) A socket or bezel holding a precious stone; hence, a jewel or ornament worn on the person.

(1) - Ought () of Owe
(2) - Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) To be necessary, fit, becoming, or expedient; to behoove; -- in this sense formerly sometimes used impersonally or without a subject expressed.
(3) - Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) To be bound in duty or by moral obligation.
(4) - Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) Owned; possessed.
(5) - Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) Was or were under obligation to pay; owed.
(6) - Ought (n. & adv.) See Aught.

(1) - Ounce (n.) A feline quadruped (Felis irbis, / uncia) resembling the leopard in size, and somewhat in color, but it has longer and thicker fur, which forms a short mane on the back. The ounce is pale yellowish gray, with irregular dark spots on the neck and limbs, and dark rings on the body. It inhabits the lofty mountain ranges of Asia. Called also once.
(2) - Ounce (n.) Fig.: A small portion; a bit.
(3) - Ounce (n.) The twelfth part of a troy pound.
(4) - Ounce (n.) A weight, the sixteenth part of a pound avoirdupois, and containing 437/ grains.