HOMOGRAPHS CXIV 

What single word satisfies both or all of the meanings?

1. A thick, durable fabric

    Of pompous, affected language or writing lacking substance  

 

2. Tree covering 

    Sailing vessel 

    Characteristic cry of a dog 

    Sharp, harsh vocal reprimand

    Candy confection with chocolate

 

3. Praise, recognition, credit

    Items used on a stage or set to help tell a story 

 

4. Embryonic plant 

    Rank of a team or player in a tournament

 

Answers:

 

1. FUSTIAN

2. BARK*

3. PROPS **

4. SEED

 

*Also spelled BARQUE

** PROPS is traditionally a shortened version of "properties" - as furniture and various objects used to enhance acting. But in recent slang, in also refers to "proper respects".