[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

show \show\, n. formerly written also shew.
   1. the act of showing, or bringing to view; exposure to
      sight; exhibition.
      1913 webster

   2. that which os shown, or brought to view; that which is
      arranged to be seen; a spectacle; an exhibition; as, a
      traveling show; a cattle show.
      1913 webster

            as for triumphs, masks, feasts, and such shows.
                                                  --bacon.
      1913 webster

   3. proud or ostentatious display; parade; pomp.
      1913 webster

            i envy none their pageantry and show. --young.
      1913 webster

   4. semblance; likeness; appearance.
      1913 webster

            he through the midst unmarked,
            in show plebeian angel militant
            of lowest order, passed.              --milton.
      1913 webster

   5. false semblance; deceitful appearance; pretense.
      1913 webster

            beware of the scribes, . . . which devour widows'
            houses, and for a shew make long prayers. --luke xx.
                                                  46. 47.
      1913 webster

   6. med. a discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked
      with blood, occuring a short time before labor.
      1913 webster

   7. mining a pale blue flame, at the top of a candle flame,
      indicating the presence of fire damp. --raymond.
      1913 webster

   show bill, a broad sheet containing an advertisement in
      large letters.

   show box, a box xontaining some object of curiosity carried
      round as a show.

   show card, an advertising placard; also, a card for
      displaying samples.

   show case, a gla?ed case, box, or cabinet for displaying
      and protecting shopkeepers' wares, articles on exhibition
      in museums, etc.

   show glass, a glass which displays objects; a mirror.

   show of hands, a raising of hands to indicate judgment; as,
      the vote was taken by a show of hands.

   show stone, a piece of glass or crystal supposed to have
      the property of exhibiting images of persons or things not
      present, indicating in that way future events.
      1913 webster
see also:
show bill show box show card show case show glass show of hands 
show stone 

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