(colloquial) A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

(nautical) The first port that a vessel calls in at after the start of a voyage / (idiomatic) The first place to go to start a process.

Having opinions that are moderately more conservative than socialist.

Having opinions that are moderately more socialist than conservative.

(economics, Marxism) The combination of the means of labor, such as machines, tools, and equipment, and the subject of labor used by workers to make products.

(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.

(nautical) The farthest point above the mouth of a river that can be navigated by ships. This term can be somewhat subjective on many streams, as this point may vary greatly with the size of the ship being contemplated for navigation. On others it is quite objective, being caused by a waterfall, dam or lock.

To accept one's duty patriotically, particularly (idiomatic, euphemistic) to endure unwanted affection or sex due to social pressures.