BLOOD
—none. 1 usually. Red fluid circulating in the arteries and veins of animals. 2 bloodshed, esp. Killing. 3 passion, temperament. 4 race, descent, parentage (of the same blood). 5 relationship; relations (blood is thicker than water). 6 dandy. —verb. 1 give (a hound) a first taste of blood. 2 initiate (a person). ? in one`s blood inherent in one`s character. [old english]