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2. Alcoholics Anonymous. [Acronym.]
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\'d8Aam (or , n. [D. aam, fr. LL. ama; cf. L. hama a water bucket, Gr. A Dutch and German measure of liquids, varying in different cities, being at Amsterdam about 41 wine gallons, at Antwerp 36\'ab, at Hamburg 38\'ac. [Written also Aum and Awm.]
Aam (or , n. [D. aam, fr. LL. ama; cf. L. hama a water bucket, Gr. A Dutch and German measure of liquids, varying in different cities, being at Amsterdam about 41 wine gallons, at Antwerp 36\'ab, at Hamburg 38\'ac. [Written also Aum and Awm.]
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\'d8aard"vark` (, n. [D., earth-pig.] (Zo\'94l.) An edentate mammal, of the genus Orycteropus (Orycteropus afer), somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of Southern Africa. It is a nocturnal ungulate, burrows in the ground with its powerful claws, and feeds entirely on ants and termites, which it catches with its long, extensile, slimy tongue. It is the sole extant representative of the order Tubulidentata. [Spelled also Aard-vark.]
aard"vark` (, n. [D., earth-pig.] (Zo\'94l.) An edentate mammal, of the genus Orycteropus (Orycteropus afer), somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of Southern Africa. It is a nocturnal ungulate, burrows in the ground with its powerful claws, and feeds entirely on ants and termites, which it catches with its long, extensile, slimy tongue. It is the sole extant representative of the order Tubulidentata. [Spelled also Aard-vark.]
Syn. --ant bear, anteater, Orycteropus afer, oryctere, orycterope
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\'d8Aard"-wolf` (, n. [D, earth-wolf] (Zo\'94l.) A carnivorous, striped, quadruped mammal (Proteles cristata, formerly Proteles Lalandii), of South Africa, resembling the fox and hyena. It feeds chiefly on insects. See Proteles.
Aard"-wolf` (, n. [D, earth-wolf] (Zo\'94l.) A carnivorous, striped, quadruped mammal (Proteles cristata, formerly Proteles Lalandii), of South Africa, resembling the fox and hyena. It feeds chiefly on insects. See Proteles.
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{ Aa*ron"ic (, Aa*ron"ic*al (-, } a. Pertaining to Aaron, the first high priest of the Jews.
a. Shak.
Ab- (. [Latin prep., etymologically the same as E. of, off. See Of.] A prefix in many words of Latin origin. It signifies from, away , separating, or departure, as in abduct, abstract, abscond. See A-(6).
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\'d8Ab (, n. [Of Syriac origin.] The fifth month of the Jewish year according to the ecclesiastical reckoning, the eleventh by the civil computation, coinciding nearly with August. W. Smith.
Ab (, n. [Of Syriac origin.] The fifth month of the Jewish year according to the ecclesiastical reckoning, the eleventh by the civil computation, coinciding nearly with August. W. Smith.
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\'d8Ab"a*ca (, n. [The native name.] The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.
Ab"a*ca (, n. [The native name.] The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.
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A*bac"i*nate (, v. t. [LL. abacinatus, p. p. of abacinare; ab off + bacinus a basin.] To blind by a red-hot metal plate held before the eyes. [R.]
a. Shak.
A*bac`i*na"tion (, n. The act of abacinating. [R.]
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\'d8Ab`a*cis"cus (, n. [Gr. 'abaki`skos, dim of 'a`bax. See Abacus.] (Arch.) One of the tiles or squares of a tessellated pavement; an abaculus.
Ab`a*cis"cus (, n. [Gr. 'abaki`skos, dim of 'a`bax. See Abacus.] (Arch.) One of the tiles or squares of a tessellated pavement; an abaculus.
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Ab"a*cist (, n. [LL abacista, fr. abacus.] One who uses an abacus in casting accounts; a calculator.
a. Shak.
Ab*ac"tor (-t, n. [L., fr. abigere to drive away; ab + agere to drive.] (Law) One who steals and drives away cattle or beasts by herds or droves. [Obs.]
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\'d8A*bac"u*lus (, n.; pl. Abaculi (-l. [L., dim. of abacus.] (Arch.) A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements. Fairholt.
A*bac"u*lus (, n.; pl. Abaculi (-l. [L., dim. of abacus.] (Arch.) A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements. Fairholt.
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Ab"a*cus (, n.; E. pl. Abacuses ; L. pl. Abaci (-s. [L. abacus, abax, Gr. 'a`bax] 1. A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc. [Obs.]
Milton.
Ab*al`ien*a"tion (-, n. [L. abalienatio: cf. F. abali\'82nation.] The act of abalienating; alienation; estrangement. [Obs.]
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\'d8Ab`a*lo"ne (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks.
Ab`a*lo"ne (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks.
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abampere n. 1. 1 (Electricity) a unit of electrical current equal to 10 amperes.
Milton.
A*ban"don, n. [F. abandon. fr. abandonner. See Abandon, v.] Abandonment; relinquishment. [Obs.]
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\'d8A`ban`don" (, n. [F. See Abandon.] A complete giving up to natural impulses; freedom from artificial constraint; careless freedom or ease.
A`ban`don" (, n. [F. See Abandon.] A complete giving up to natural impulses; freedom from artificial constraint; careless freedom or ease.
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A*ban"doned (, a. 1. Forsaken, deserted. \'bdYour abandoned streams.\'b8 Thomson.
Milton.
4. Careless freedom or ease; abandon. [R.] Carlyle.
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\'d8A*ban"dum (, n. [LL. See Abandon.] (Law) Anything forfeited or confiscated.
A*ban"dum (, n. [LL. See Abandon.] (Law) Anything forfeited or confiscated.
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Ab"a*net (, n. See Abnet.
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\'d8A*ban"ga (, n. [Name given by the negroes in the island of St. Thomas.] A West Indian palm; also the fruit of this palm, the seeds of which are used as a remedy for diseases of the chest.
A*ban"ga (, n. [Name given by the negroes in the island of St. Thomas.] A West Indian palm; also the fruit of this palm, the seeds of which are used as a remedy for diseases of the chest.
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{ Ab`an*na"tion (, Ab`an*nition (, } n. [LL. abannatio; ad + LL. bannire to banish.] (Old Law) Banishment. [Obs.] Bailey.
confounded what to say. Milton.A*bash"ment (-m, n. [Cf. F. \'82bahissement.] The state of being abashed; confusion from shame.
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\'d8A*ba"si*a (, n. [NL.; Gr. 'a- not + ba`sis a step.] (Med.) Inability to co\'94rdinate muscular actions properly in walking. -- A*ba"sic (, a.
A*ba"si*a (, n. [NL.; Gr. 'a- not + ba`sis a step.] (Med.) Inability to co\'94rdinate muscular actions properly in walking. -- A*ba"sic (, a.
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{ \'d8A*bas"si (, \'d8A*bas"sis (, } n. [Ar. & Per. ab\'bes\'c6, belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).] A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents.
{ A*bas"si (, A*bas"sis (, } n. [Ar. & Per. ab\'bes\'c6, belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).] A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents.
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A*bat"a*ble (, a. Capable of being abated; as, an abatable writ or nuisance.
confounded what to say. Milton.A*ba"tor (, n. (Law) (a) One who abates a nuisance. (b) A person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee. Blackstone.
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\'d8A`bat`toir" (, n.; pl. Abattoirs (-tw. [F., fr. abattre to beat down. See Abate.] A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc.
A`bat`toir" (, n.; pl. Abattoirs (-tw. [F., fr. abattre to beat down. See Abate.] A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc.
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Ab"a*ture (, n. [F. abatture, fr. abattre. See Abate.] Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing through them. Crabb.
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\'d8A`bat`voix" (, n. [F. abattre to beat down + voix voice.] The sounding-board over a pulpit or rostrum.
A`bat`voix" (, n. [F. abattre to beat down + voix voice.] The sounding-board over a pulpit or rostrum.
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Ab*awed" (, p. p. [Perh. p. p. of a verb fr. OF. abaubir to frighten, disconcert, fr. L. ad + balbus stammering.] Astonished; abashed. [Obs.] Chaucer.
confounded what to say. Milton.Ab*bat"ic*al (, a. Abbatial. [Obs.]
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\'d8Ab"b\'82` (, n. [F. abb\'82. See Abbot.] The French word answering to the English abbot, the head of an abbey; but commonly a title of respect given in France to every one vested with the ecclesiastical habit or dress.
Ab"b\'82` (, n. [F. abb\'82. See Abbot.] The French word answering to the English abbot, the head of an abbey; but commonly a title of respect given in France to every one vested with the ecclesiastical habit or dress.
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Littr\'82.
confounded what to say. Milton.A B C book, a primer. Shak.
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\'d8Ab"dal (, n. [Ar. bad\'c6l, pl. abd\'bel, a substitute, a good, religious man, saint, fr. badala to change, substitute.] A religious devotee or dervish in Persia.
Ab"dal (, n. [Ar. bad\'c6l, pl. abd\'bel, a substitute, a good, religious man, saint, fr. badala to change, substitute.] A religious devotee or dervish in Persia.
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Ab*de"ri*an (, a. [From Abdera, a town in Thrace, of which place Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, was a native.] Given to laughter; inclined to foolish or incessant merriment.
confounded what to say. Milton.Ab*dom"i*nal, n.; E. pl. Abdominals, L. pl. Abdominales. A fish of the group Abdominales.
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\'d8Ab*dom`i*na"les (, n. pl. [NL., masc. pl.] (Zo\'94l.) A group including the greater part of fresh-water fishes, and many marine ones, having the ventral fins under the abdomen behind the pectorals.
Ab*dom`i*na"les (, n. pl. [NL., masc. pl.] (Zo\'94l.) A group including the greater part of fresh-water fishes, and many marine ones, having the ventral fins under the abdomen behind the pectorals.
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\'d8Ab*dom`i*na"li*a (, n. pl. [NL., neut. pl.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of cirripeds having abdominal appendages.
Ab*dom`i*na"li*a (, n. pl. [NL., neut. pl.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of cirripeds having abdominal appendages.
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Ab*dom`i*nos"co*py (, n. [L. abdomen + Gr. (Med.) Examination of the abdomen to detect abdominal disease.
Gay.
A*bey"ant (, a. Being in a state of abeyance.
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\'d8Ab"ge*ord`ne*ten*haus` (?), n. [G.] See Legislature, Austria, Prussia.
Ab"ge*ord`ne*ten*haus` (?), n. [G.] See Legislature, Austria, Prussia.
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\'d8Ab"hal (, n. The berries of a species of cypress in the East Indies.
Ab"hal (, n. The berries of a species of cypress in the East Indies.
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Ab*hom"i*na*ble (, a. Abominable. [A false orthography anciently used; h was foisted into various words; hence abholish, for abolish, etc.]
abhorrent. Clover.
2. Object of abhorrence. Isa. lxvi. 24.
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\'d8A"bib (, n. [Heb. ab\'c6b, lit. an ear of corn. The month was so called from barley being at that time in ear.] The first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, corresponding nearly to our April. After the Babylonish captivity this month was called Nisan. Kitto.
A"bib (, n. [Heb. ab\'c6b, lit. an ear of corn. The month was so called from barley being at that time in ear.] The first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, corresponding nearly to our April. After the Babylonish captivity this month was called Nisan. Kitto.
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A*bid"ance (, n. The state of abiding; abode; continuance; compliance (with).
abhorrent. Clover.
A*bid"ing*ly, adv. Permanently. Carlyle.
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\'d8A"bi*es (, n. [L., fir tree.] (Bot.) A genus of coniferous trees, properly called Fir, as the balsam fir and the silver fir. The spruces are sometimes also referred to this genus.
A"bi*es (, n. [L., fir tree.] (Bot.) A genus of coniferous trees, properly called Fir, as the balsam fir and the silver fir. The spruces are sometimes also referred to this genus.
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Ab"i*e*tene (, n. [L. abies, abietis, a fir tree.] A volatile oil distilled from the resin or balsam of the nut pine (Pinus sabiniana) of California.
ablative absolute, a construction in Latin, in which a noun in the ablative case has a participle (either expressed or implied), agreeing with it in gender, number, and case, both words forming a clause by themselves and being unconnected, grammatically, with the rest of the sentence; as, Tarquinio regnante, Pythagoras venit, i. e., Tarquinius reigning, Pythagoras came.
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\'d8Ab"laut (, n. [Ger., off-sound; ab off + laut sound.] (Philol.) The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation; as, get, gat, got; sing, song; hang, hung. Earle.
Ab"laut (, n. [Ger., off-sound; ab off + laut sound.] (Philol.) The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation; as, get, gat, got; sing, song; hang, hung. Earle.
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Ab"ne*ga`tor (, n. [L.] One who abnegates, denies, or rejects anything. [R.]
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\'d8Ab"net (, n. [Heb.] The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer.
Ab"net (, n. [Heb.] The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer.
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Ab"no*date (, v. t. [L. abnodatus, p. p. of abnodare; ab + nodus knot.] To clear (tress) from knots. [R.] Blount.
abolish him. Tennyson.Ab`o*li`tion*ize (, v. t. To imbue with the principles of abolitionism. [R.] Bartlett.
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\'d8A*bo"ma (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A large South American serpent (Boa aboma).
A*bo"ma (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A large South American serpent (Boa aboma).
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{ \'d8Ab`o*ma"sum (, \'d8Ab`o*ma"sus (, } n. [NL., fr. L. ab + omasum (a Celtic word).] (Anat.) The fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant, which leads from the third stomach omasum. See Ruminantia.
{ Ab`o*ma"sum (, Ab`o*ma"sus (, } n. [NL., fr. L. ab + omasum (a Celtic word).] (Anat.) The fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant, which leads from the third stomach omasum. See Ruminantia.
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A*bom"i*na*ble (, a. [F. abominable. L. abominalis. See Abominate.] 1. Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.
abolish him. Tennyson.Ab*o"ral (, a. [L. ab. + E. oral.] (Zo\'94l.) Situated opposite to, or away from, the mouth.
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\'d8A*bord" (, n. [F.] Manner of approaching or accosting; address. Chesterfield.
A*bord" (, n. [F.] Manner of approaching or accosting; address. Chesterfield.
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A*bord" (, v. t. [F. aborder, \'85 (L. ad) + bord rim, brim, or side of a vessel. See Border, Board.] To approach; to accost. [Obs.] Digby.
abolish him. Tennyson.A*box" (, adv. & a. (Naut.) Braced aback.
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\'d8A"bra (?), n. [Sp., a bay, valley, fissure.] A narrow pass or defile; a break in a mesa; the mouth of a ca\'a4on. [Southwestern U. S.]
A"bra (?), n. [Sp., a bay, valley, fissure.] A narrow pass or defile; a break in a mesa; the mouth of a ca\'a4on. [Southwestern U. S.]
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Ab`ra*ca*dab"ra (, n. [L. Of unknown origin.] A mystical word or collocation of letters written as in the figure. Worn on an amulet it was supposed to ward off fever. At present the word is used chiefly in jest to denote something without meaning; jargon.
abolish him. Tennyson.A*bran"chi*al (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Abranchiate.
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\'d8A*bran`chi*a"ta (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration.
A*bran`chi*a"ta (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration.
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A*bran"chi*ate (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Without gills.
abolish him. Tennyson.A*braum" or A*braum" salts (, n. [Ger., fr. abr\'84umen to remove.] A red ocher used to darken mahogany and for making chloride of potassium.
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\'d8A*brax"as (, n. [A name adopted by the Egyptian Gnostic Basilides, containing the Greek letters A mystical word used as a charm and engraved on gems among the ancients; also, a gem stone thus engraved.
A*brax"as (, n. [A name adopted by the Egyptian Gnostic Basilides, containing the Greek letters A mystical word used as a charm and engraved on gems among the ancients; also, a gem stone thus engraved.
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A*bray" (, v. [A false form from the preterit abraid, abrayde.] See Abraid. [Obs.] Spenser.
abolish him. Tennyson.Ab*rep"tion (, n. [L. abreptus, p. p. of abripere to snatch away; ab + rapere to snatch.] A snatching away. [Obs.]
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\'d8A`breu`voir" (, n. [F., a watering place.] (Masonry) The joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar. Gwilt.
A`breu`voir" (, n. [F., a watering place.] (Masonry) The joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar. Gwilt.
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A"bri*cock (, n. See Apricot. [Obs.]
Addison.
Ab*squat"u*late (, v. i. To take one's self off; to decamp. [A jocular word. U. S.]
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\'d8Abs"que hoc (. [L., without this.] (Law) The technical words of denial used in traversing what has been alleged, and is repeated.
Abs"que hoc (. [L., without this.] (Law) The technical words of denial used in traversing what has been alleged, and is repeated.
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Ab*stain" (, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Abstained (; p. pr. & vb. n. Abstaining.] [OE. absteynen, abstenen, OF. astenir, abstenir, F. abstenir, fr. L. abstinere, abstentum, v. t. & v. i., to keep from; ab, abs + tenere to hold. See Tenable.] To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.
Ford.
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\'d8A*bu"na (, n. [Eth. and Ar., our father.] The Patriarch, or head of the Abyssinian Church.
A*bu"na (, n. [Eth. and Ar., our father.] The Patriarch, or head of the Abyssinian Church.
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A*bun"dance (, n. [OE. (h)abundaunce, abundance, F. abondance, L. abundantia, fr. abundare. See Abound.] An overflowing fullness; ample sufficiency; great plenty; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; wealth: -- strictly applicable to quantity only, but sometimes used of number.
abusiveness. Herbert.Acadian epoch (Geol.), an epoch at the beginning of the American paleozoic time, and including the oldest American rocks known to be fossiliferous. See Geology. -- Acadian owl (Zo\'94l.), a small North American owl (Nyctule Acadica); the saw-whet.
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\'d8Ac"a*jou (, n. [F. See Cashew.] (Bot.) (a) The cashew tree; also, its fruit. See Cashew. (b) The mahogany tree; also, its timber.
Ac"a*jou (, n. [F. See Cashew.] (Bot.) (a) The cashew tree; also, its fruit. See Cashew. (b) The mahogany tree; also, its timber.
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{ Ac"a*leph (, Ac`a*le"phan ( } n.; pl. Acalephs (, Acalephans (. [See Acaleph\'91.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the Acaleph\'91.
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\'d8Ac`a*le"ph\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. A group of C\'d2lenterata, including the Medus\'91 or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles.
Ac`a*le"ph\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. A group of C\'d2lenterata, including the Medus\'91 or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles.
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Ac`ale"phoid (, a. [Acaleph + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) Belonging to or resembling the Acaleph\'91 or jellyfishes.
abusiveness. Herbert.A*canth" (, n. Same as Acanthus.
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\'d8A*can"tha (, n. [Gr. Acute.] 1. (Bot.) A prickle.
A*can"tha (, n. [Gr. Acute.] 1. (Bot.) A prickle.
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2. (Zo\'94l.) A spine or prickly fin.
abusiveness. Herbert.A*can`tho*car"pous (, a. [Gr. (Bot.) Having the fruit covered with spines.
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\'d8A*can`tho*ceph"a*la (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of intestinal worms, having the proboscis armed with recurved spines.
A*can`tho*ceph"a*la (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of intestinal worms, having the proboscis armed with recurved spines.
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A*can`tho*ceph"a*lous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Having a spiny head, as one of the Acanthocephala.
abusiveness. Herbert.A*can`tho*po"di*ous (, a. [Gr. (Bot.) Having spinous petioles.
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\'d8Ac`an*thop"ter*i (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of teleostean fishes having spiny fins. See Acanthopterygii.
Ac`an*thop"ter*i (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of teleostean fishes having spiny fins. See Acanthopterygii.
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Ac`an*thop"ter*ous (, a. [Gr. 1. (Zo\'94l.) Spiny-winged.
abusiveness. Herbert.Ac`an*thop`ter*yg"i*an (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Belonging to the order of fishes having spinose fins, as the perch. -- n. A spiny-finned fish.
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\'d8Ac`an*thop`ter*yg"i*i (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) An order of fishes having some of the rays of the dorsal, ventral, and anal fins unarticulated and spinelike, as the perch.
Ac`an*thop`ter*yg"i*i (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) An order of fishes having some of the rays of the dorsal, ventral, and anal fins unarticulated and spinelike, as the perch.
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Ac`an*thop`ter*yg"i*ous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Having fins in which the rays are hard and spinelike; spiny-finned.
abusiveness. Herbert.2. (Arch.) An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of the acanthus (Acanthus spinosus); -- used in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders.
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\'d8A cap*pel"la (. [It. See Chapel.] (Mus.) (a) In church or chapel style; -- said of compositions sung in the old church style, without instrumental accompaniment; as, a mass a capella, i. e., a mass purely vocal. (b) A time indication, equivalent to alla breve.
A cap*pel"la (. [It. See Chapel.] (Mus.) (a) In church or chapel style; -- said of compositions sung in the old church style, without instrumental accompaniment; as, a mass a capella, i. e., a mass purely vocal. (b) A time indication, equivalent to alla breve.
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A*cap"su*lar (, a. [Pref. a- not + capsular.] (Bot.) Having no capsule.
abusiveness. Herbert.A*car"i*dan (, n. [See Acarus.] (Zo\'94l.) One of a group of arachnids, including the mites and ticks.
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\'d8Ac`a*ri"na (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The group of Arachnida which includes the mites and ticks. Many species are parasitic, and cause diseases like the itch and mange.
Ac`a*ri"na (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The group of Arachnida which includes the mites and ticks. Many species are parasitic, and cause diseases like the itch and mange.
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Ac"a*rine (, a. (Med.) Of or caused by acari or mites; as, acarine diseases.
abusiveness. Herbert.A*car"pous (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Bot.) Not producing fruit; unfruitful.
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\'d8Ac"a*rus (, n.; pl. Acari (. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus including many species of small mites.
Ac"a*rus (, n.; pl. Acari (. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus including many species of small mites.
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A*cat`a*lec"tic (, a. [L. acatalecticus, Gr. 'a priv. + (Pros.) Not defective; complete; as, an acatalectic verse. -- n. A verse which has the complete number of feet and syllables.
abusiveness. Herbert.Ac*ced"er (, n. One who accedes.
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\'d8Ac*cel`er*an"do (, a. [It.] (Mus.) Gradually accelerating the movement.
Ac*cel`er*an"do (, a. [It.] (Mus.) Gradually accelerating the movement.
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Ac*cel"er*ate (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Accelerated (; p. pr. & vb. n. Accelerating.] [L. acceleratus, p. p. of accelerare; ad + celerare to hasten; celer quick. See Celerity.] 1. To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of; -- opposed to retard.
access to me. Shak.
Syn. -- Abettor; accomplice; ally; coadjutor. See Abettor.
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\'d8Ac*ciac`ca*tu"ra (, n. [It., from acciaccare to crush.] (Mus.) A short grace note, one semitone below the note to which it is prefixed; -- used especially in organ music. Now used as equivalent to the short appoggiatura.
Ac*ciac`ca*tu"ra (, n. [It., from acciaccare to crush.] (Mus.) A short grace note, one semitone below the note to which it is prefixed; -- used especially in organ music. Now used as equivalent to the short appoggiatura.
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Ac"ci*dence (, n. [A corruption of Eng. accidents, pl. of accident. See Accident, 2.] 1. The accidents, of inflections of words; the rudiments of grammar. Milton.
Trench.
Ac*cip"i*ent (, n. [L. accipiens, p. pr. of accipere. See Accept.] A receiver. [R.] Bailey
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\'d8Ac*cip"i*ter (, n.; pl. E. Accipiters (. L. Accipitres (. [L., hawk.] 1. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres or Raptores.
Ac*cip"i*ter (, n.; pl. E. Accipiters (. L. Accipitres (. [L., hawk.] 1. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres or Raptores.
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2. (Surg.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk.
Trench.
Ac*cip"i*tral (, n. Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a falcon or hawk; hawklike. Lowell.
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\'d8Ac*cip"i*tres (, n. pl. [L., hawks.] (Zo\'94l.) The order that includes rapacious birds. They have a hooked bill, and sharp, strongly curved talons. There are three families, represented by the vultures, the falcons or hawks, and the owls.
Ac*cip"i*tres (, n. pl. [L., hawks.] (Zo\'94l.) The order that includes rapacious birds. They have a hooked bill, and sharp, strongly curved talons. There are three families, represented by the vultures, the falcons or hawks, and the owls.
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Accipitridae n. 1. 1 a family of birds consisting of the hawks; -- this family includes the Old World vultures; kites; harriers; and eagles.
Trench.
Ac*cip"i*trine (#; 277), a. [Cf. F. accipitrin.] (Zo\'94l.) Like or belonging to the Accipitres; raptorial; hawklike.
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\'d8Ac*cis"mus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) Affected refusal; coyness.
Ac*cis"mus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) Affected refusal; coyness.
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Ac*cite" (, v. t. [L. accitus, p. p. of accire, accere, to call for; ad + ciere to move, call. See Cite.] To cite; to summon. [Obs.]
Cowper.
Ac*cost"ed, a. (Her.) Supported on both sides by other charges; also, side by side.
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\'d8Ac*couche"ment (#; 277), n. [F., fr. accoucher to be delivered of a child, to aid in delivery, OF. acouchier orig. to lay down, put to bed, go to bed; L. ad + collocare to lay, put, place. See Collate.] Delivery in childbed
Ac*couche"ment (#; 277), n. [F., fr. accoucher to be delivered of a child, to aid in delivery, OF. acouchier orig. to lay down, put to bed, go to bed; L. ad + collocare to lay, put, place. See Collate.] Delivery in childbed
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\'d8Ac*cou*cheur" (, n. [F., fr. accoucher. See Accouchement.] A man who assists women in childbirth; a man midwife; an obstetrician.
Ac*cou*cheur" (, n. [F., fr. accoucher. See Accouchement.] A man who assists women in childbirth; a man midwife; an obstetrician.
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\'d8Ac*cou*cheuse" (, n. [F.., fem. of accoucher.] A midwife. [Recent] Dunglison.
Ac*cou*cheuse" (, n. [F.., fem. of accoucher.] A midwife. [Recent] Dunglison.
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Ac*count" (, n. [OE. acount, account, accompt, OF. acont, fr. aconter. See Account, v. t., Count, n., 1.] 1. A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning; as, the Julian account of time.
Shak.
Ac"e*phal (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + ac\'82phale, LL. acephalus.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the Acephala.
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\'d8A*ceph"a*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. Acephal.] (Zo\'94l.) That division of the Mollusca which includes the bivalve shells, like the clams and oysters; -- so called because they have no evident head. Formerly the group included the Tunicata, Brachiopoda, and sometimes the Bryozoa. See Mollusca.
A*ceph"a*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. Acephal.] (Zo\'94l.) That division of the Mollusca which includes the bivalve shells, like the clams and oysters; -- so called because they have no evident head. Formerly the group included the Tunicata, Brachiopoda, and sometimes the Bryozoa. See Mollusca.
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A*ceph"a*lan (, n. Same as Acephal.
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A*ceph"a*lan, a. (Zo\'94l.) Belonging to the Acephala.
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\'d8A*ceph"a*li (, n. pl. [LL., pl. of acephalus. See Acephal.] 1. A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have heads.
A*ceph"a*li (, n. pl. [LL., pl. of acephalus. See Acephal.] 1. A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have heads.
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2. (Eccl. Hist.) (a) A Christian sect without a leader. (b) Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control.
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Ac`e*tab"u*lar (, a. Cup-shaped; saucer-shaped; acetabuliform.
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\'d8Ac`e*tab`u*lif"e*ra (, n. pl. [NL. See Acetabuliferous.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of Cephalopoda in which the arms are furnished with cup-shaped suckers, as the cuttlefishes, squids, and octopus; the Dibranchiata. See Cephalopoda.
Ac`e*tab`u*lif"e*ra (, n. pl. [NL. See Acetabuliferous.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of Cephalopoda in which the arms are furnished with cup-shaped suckers, as the cuttlefishes, squids, and octopus; the Dibranchiata. See Cephalopoda.
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Ac`e*tab`u*lif"er*ous (, a. [L. acetablum a little cup + -ferous.] Furnished with fleshy cups for adhering to bodies, as cuttlefish, etc.
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Ac`e*tab"u*li*form (, a. [L. acetabulum + -form.] (Bot.) Shaped like a shallow cup; saucer-shaped; as, an acetabuliform calyx. Gray.
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\'d8Ac`e*tab"u*lum (, n. [L., a little saucer for vinegar, fr. acetum vinegar, fr. acere to be sour.]
Ac`e*tab"u*lum (, n. [L., a little saucer for vinegar, fr. acetum vinegar, fr. acere to be sour.]
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1. (Rom. Antiq.) A vinegar cup; socket of the hip bone; a measure of about one eighth of a pint, etc.
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Ac`e*tom"e*ter (, n. Same as Acetimeter. Brande & C.
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\'d8Ac`e*to*n\'91"mi*a, -ne"mi*a (, n. [NL. See Acetone; H.] (Med.) A morbid condition characterized by the presence of acetone in the blood, as in diabetes.
Ac`e*to*n\'91"mi*a, -ne"mi*a (, n. [NL. See Acetone; H.] (Med.) A morbid condition characterized by the presence of acetone in the blood, as in diabetes.
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Ac"e*tone (, n. [See Acetic.] (Chem.) A volatile liquid consisting of three parts of carbon, six of hydrogen, and one of oxygen; pyroacetic spirit, -- obtained by the distillation of certain acetates, or by the destructive distillation of citric acid, starch, sugar, or gum, with quicklime.
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Ac`e*ton"ic (, a. Of or pertaining to acetone; as, acetonic bodies.
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\'d8Ac`e*to*nu"ri*a (?), n. [NL. See Acetone; Urine.] (Med.) Excess of acetone in the urine, as in starvation or diabetes; -- a form of ketonuria.
Ac`e*to*nu"ri*a (?), n. [NL. See Acetone; Urine.] (Med.) Excess of acetone in the urine, as in starvation or diabetes; -- a form of ketonuria.
Webster 1913 Suppl.]

acetophenetidin n. 1. 1 a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic.
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{ A*ch\'91"an (, A*cha"ian ( } a. [L. Achaeus, Achaius; Gr. Of or pertaining to Achaia in Greece; also, Grecian. -- n. A native of Achaia; a Greek.
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\'d8A*char"ne*ment (, n. [F.] Savage fierceness; ferocity.
A*char"ne*ment (, n. [F.] Savage fierceness; ferocity.
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Ach"ate (, n. An agate. [Obs.] Evelyn.
Shak.
2. pl. Provisions. Same as Cates. [Obs.] Spenser.
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\'d8Ach`a*ti"na (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of land snails, often large, common in the warm parts of America and Africa.
Ach`a*ti"na (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of land snails, often large, common in the warm parts of America and Africa.
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A*cha*tour" (, n. [See Cater.] Purveyor; acater. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8A` che*val" (?). [F., lit., on horseback.] Astride; with a part on each side; -- used specif. in designating the position of an army with the wings separated by some line of demarcation, as a river or road.
A` che*val" (?). [F., lit., on horseback.] Astride; with a part on each side; -- used specif. in designating the position of an army with the wings separated by some line of demarcation, as a river or road.
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A position \'85 cheval on a river is not one which a general willingly assumes. Swinton.
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The aching heart, the aching head. Longfellow.
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\'d8A`chi*o"te (, n. [Sp. achiote, fr. Indian achiotl.] Seeds of the annotto tree; also, the coloring matter, annotto.
A`chi*o"te (, n. [Sp. achiote, fr. Indian achiotl.] Seeds of the annotto tree; also, the coloring matter, annotto.
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A*chlam"y*date (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) Not possessing a mantle; -- said of certain gastropods.
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Ach`la*myd"e*ous (, a. (Bot.) Naked; having no floral envelope, neither calyx nor corolla.
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\'d8A*cho"li*a (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Deficiency or lack of bile.
A*cho"li*a (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Deficiency or lack of bile.
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Ach"o*lous (, a. (Med.) Lacking bile.
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A*chy"mous (, a. [Gr. (Physiol.) Without chyme.
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\'d8A*cic"u*la (, n.; pl. Acicul\'91 (. [L., a small needle, dimin. of acus needle.] (Nat. Hist.) One of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants; also, a needlelike crystal.
A*cic"u*la (, n.; pl. Acicul\'91 (. [L., a small needle, dimin. of acus needle.] (Nat. Hist.) One of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants; also, a needlelike crystal.
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A*cic"u*lar (, a. Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle, as some leaves or crystals; also, having sharp points like needles.
Shak.
Ac"i*na"ceous (, a. [L. acinus a grape, grapestone.] (Bot.) Containing seeds or stones of grapes, or grains like them.
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\'d8A*cin"a*ces (, n. [L., from Gr. (Anc. Hist.) A short sword or saber.
A*cin"a*ces (, n. [L., from Gr. (Anc. Hist.) A short sword or saber.
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Ac`i*nac"i*form (, a. [L. acinaces a short sword + -form: cf. F. acinaciforme.] (Bot.) Scimeter-shaped; as, an acinaciform leaf.
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\'d8Ac`i*ne"si*a (, n. (Med.) Same as Akinesia.
Ac`i*ne"si*a (, n. (Med.) Same as Akinesia.
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\'d8Ac`i*ne"t\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'akinhtos immovable.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of suctorial Infusoria, which in the adult stage are stationary. See Suctoria.
Ac`i*ne"t\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'akinhtos immovable.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of suctorial Infusoria, which in the adult stage are stationary. See Suctoria.
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Ac`i*net"i*form (, a. [Acinet\'91 + -form.] (Zo\'94l.) Resembling the Acinet\'91.
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\'d8Ac"i*nus (, n.; pl. Acini (. [L., grape, grapestone.] 1. (Bot.) (a) One of the small grains or drupelets which make up some kinds of fruit, as the blackberry, raspberry, etc. (b) A grapestone.
Ac"i*nus (, n.; pl. Acini (. [L., grape, grapestone.] 1. (Bot.) (a) One of the small grains or drupelets which make up some kinds of fruit, as the blackberry, raspberry, etc. (b) A grapestone.
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2. (Anat.) One of the granular masses which constitute a racemose or compound gland, as the pancreas; also, one of the saccular recesses in the lobules of a racemose gland. Quain.
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\'d8Ac`i*pen"ser (, prop. n. [L., the name of a fish.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of ganoid fishes, including the sturgeons, having the body armed with bony scales, and the mouth on the under side of the head. See Sturgeon.
Ac`i*pen"ser (, prop. n. [L., the name of a fish.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of ganoid fishes, including the sturgeons, having the body armed with bony scales, and the mouth on the under side of the head. See Sturgeon.
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Acipenseridae prop. n. The natural family of fish including the sturgeons.
Shak.
Winter aconite, a plant (Eranthis hyemalis) allied to the aconites.
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\'d8Ac`o*ni"ti*a (, n. (Chem.) Same as Aconitine.
Ac`o*ni"ti*a (, n. (Chem.) Same as Aconitine.
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Ac`o*nit"ic (, a. 1. Of or pertaining to aconite.
Shak.
A*con"i*tine (, n. (Chem.) An intensely poisonous alkaloid, extracted from aconite.
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\'d8Ac`o*ni"tum (, n. [L. See Aconite.] The poisonous herb aconite; also, an extract from it.
Ac`o*ni"tum (, n. [L. See Aconite.] The poisonous herb aconite; also, an extract from it.
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Strong
aconitum or rash gunpowder. Shak.
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\'d8A*con"ti*a (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnid\'91), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actini\'91 when irritated.
A*con"ti*a (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnid\'91), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actini\'91 when irritated.
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\'d8A*con"ti*as (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Anciently, a snake, called dart snake; now, one of a genus of reptiles closely allied to the lizards.
A*con"ti*as (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Anciently, a snake, called dart snake; now, one of a genus of reptiles closely allied to the lizards.
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A*cop"ic (, a. [Gr. priv. + (Med.) Relieving weariness; restorative.
Shak.
Ac*quit"ter (, n. One who acquits or releases.
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\'d8A*cra"ni*a (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + 1. (Physiol.) Partial or total absence of the skull.
A*cra"ni*a (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + 1. (Physiol.) Partial or total absence of the skull.
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2. pl. (Zo\'94l.) The lowest group of Vertebrata, including the amphioxus, in which no skull exists.
Shak.
2. To impair; to destroy. [Obs.] Hacket.
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{ \'d8A*cra"si*a (, Ac"ra*sy ( } n. [Gr. akrasia.] Excess; intemperance. [Obs. except in Med.] Farindon.
{ A*cra"si*a (, Ac"ra*sy ( } n. [Gr. akrasia.] Excess; intemperance. [Obs. except in Med.] Farindon.
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\'d8A*cras"pe*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of acalephs, including most of the larger jellyfishes; the Discophora.
A*cras"pe*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of acalephs, including most of the larger jellyfishes; the Discophora.
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A"cre (, n. [OE. aker, AS. \'91cer; akin to OS. accar, OHG. achar, Ger. acker, Icel. akr, Sw. \'86ker, Dan. ager, Goth. akrs, L. ager, Gr. ajra. \'fb2, 206.] 1. Any field of arable or pasture land. [Obs.]
God's acre. Longfellow.
A just reverence of mankind prevents the growth of harshness and brutality. Shaftesbury.
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{ \'d8A*cris"i*a (, Ac"ri*sy (, } n. [LL. acrisia, Gr. 'a priv. + 1. Inability to judge.
{ A*cris"i*a (, Ac"ri*sy (, } n. [LL. acrisia, Gr. 'a priv. + 1. Inability to judge.
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2. (Med.) Undecided character of a disease. [Obs.]
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\'d8Ac"ri*ta (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) The lowest groups of animals, in which no nervous system has been observed.
Ac"ri*ta (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) The lowest groups of animals, in which no nervous system has been observed.
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Ac"ri*tan (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Acrita. -- n. An individual of the Acrita.
God's acre. Longfellow.
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\'d8Ac`ro*dac"tyl*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The upper surface of the toes, individually.
Ac`ro*dac"tyl*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The upper surface of the toes, individually.
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Ac"ro*dont (, n. [Gr. 'a`kros summit + 'odoy`s, 'odo`ntos, a tooth.] (Zo\'94l.) One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge. -- a. Of or pertaining to the acrodonts.
God's acre. Longfellow.
A*cro"mi*al (, a. [Cf. F. acromial.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the acromion. Dunglison.
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\'d8A*cro"mi*on (, n. [Gr. 'a`kros extreme + acromion.] (Anat.) The outer extremity of the shoulder blade.
A*cro"mi*on (, n. [Gr. 'a`kros extreme + acromion.] (Anat.) The outer extremity of the shoulder blade.
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Ac`ro*mon`o*gram*mat"ic (, a. [Gr. 'a`kros extreme + Having each verse begin with the same letter as that with which the preceding verse ends.
God's acre. Longfellow.
A*croph"o*ny (, n. [Gr. 'a`kros extreme + The use of a picture symbol of an object to represent phonetically the initial sound of the name of the object.
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\'d8Ac`ro*po"di*um (, n. [Gr. 'a`kros topmost + poy`s, podo`s, foot.] (Zo\'94l.) The entire upper surface of the foot.
Ac`ro*po"di*um (, n. [Gr. 'a`kros topmost + poy`s, podo`s, foot.] (Zo\'94l.) The entire upper surface of the foot.
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A*crop"o*lis (, n. [Gr. 'akro`polis; 'a`kros extreme + po`lis city.] The upper part, or the citadel, of a Grecian city; especially, the citadel of Athens.
God's acre. Longfellow.
A*cros"tic*al*ly, adv. After the manner of an acrostic.
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\'d8Ac`ro*tar"si*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The instep or front of the tarsus.
Ac`ro*tar"si*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The instep or front of the tarsus.
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Ac`ro*te"ri*al (, a. Pertaining to an acroterium; as, acroterial ornaments. P. Cyc.
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\'d8Ac`ro*te`ri*um (-, n.; pl. Acroteria (. [L., fr. Gr. 'akrwth`rion summit, fr. 'a`kros topmost.] (Arch.) (a) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture. J. H. Parker. (b) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
Ac`ro*te`ri*um (-, n.; pl. Acroteria (. [L., fr. Gr. 'akrwth`rion summit, fr. 'a`kros topmost.] (Arch.) (a) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture. J. H. Parker. (b) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
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A*crot"ic (, a. [Gr. (Med.) Pertaining to or affecting the surface.
act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.Ac"ti*nal (, a. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Pertaining to the part of a radiate animal which contains the mouth. L. Agassiz.
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\'d8Ac`ti*na"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) An order of Anthozoa, including those which have simple tentacles and do not form stony corals. Sometimes, in a wider sense, applied to all the Anthozoa, expert the Alcyonaria, whether forming corals or not.
Ac`ti*na"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. (Zo\'94l.) An order of Anthozoa, including those which have simple tentacles and do not form stony corals. Sometimes, in a wider sense, applied to all the Anthozoa, expert the Alcyonaria, whether forming corals or not.
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Act"ing (, a. 1. Operating in any way.
act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.2. Doing duty for another; officiating; as, an acting superintendent.
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\'d8Ac*tin"i*a (, n.; pl. L. Actini\'91 (, E. Actinias (. [Latinized fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) (a) An animal of the class Anthozoa, and family Actinid\'91. From a resemblance to flowers in form and color, they are often called animal flowers and sea anemones. [See Polyp.]. (b) A genus in the family Actinid\'91.
Ac*tin"i*a (, n.; pl. L. Actini\'91 (, E. Actinias (. [Latinized fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) (a) An animal of the class Anthozoa, and family Actinid\'91. From a resemblance to flowers in form and color, they are often called animal flowers and sea anemones. [See Polyp.]. (b) A genus in the family Actinid\'91.
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actinian n. 1. any sea anemone or related animal.
act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.Ac*tin"o*stome (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The mouth or anterior opening of a c\'d2lenterate animal.
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\'d8Ac`ti*not"ro*cha (, n. pl. [NL.; Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A peculiar larval form of Phoronis, a genus of marine worms, having a circle of ciliated tentacles.
Ac`ti*not"ro*cha (, n. pl. [NL.; Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A peculiar larval form of Phoronis, a genus of marine worms, having a circle of ciliated tentacles.
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\'d8Ac"ti*no*zo"a (, n. pl. [Gr. zw^,on animal.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of C\'d2lenterata, comprising the Anthozoa and Ctenophora. The sea anemone, or actinia, is a familiar example.
Ac"ti*no*zo"a (, n. pl. [Gr. zw^,on animal.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of C\'d2lenterata, comprising the Anthozoa and Ctenophora. The sea anemone, or actinia, is a familiar example.
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Ac`ti*no*zo"al (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Actinozoa.
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\'d8Ac"ti*no*zo"\'94n (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Actinozoa.
Ac"ti*no*zo"\'94n (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Actinozoa.
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\'d8Ac*tin"u*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A kind of embryo of certain hydroids (Tubularia), having a stellate form.
Ac*tin"u*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A kind of embryo of certain hydroids (Tubularia), having a stellate form.
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Ac"tion (, n. [OF. action, L. actio, fr. agere to do. See Act.] 1. A process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body acts on another; the effect of power exerted on one body by another; agency; activity; operation; as, the action of heat; a man of action.
act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.A*cu"le*ous (, a. Aculeate. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
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\'d8A*cu"le*us (, n.; pl. Aculei (. [L., dim. of acus needle.] 1. (Bot.) A prickle growing on the bark, as in some brambles and roses. Lindley.
A*cu"le*us (, n.; pl. Aculei (. [L., dim. of acus needle.] 1. (Bot.) A prickle growing on the bark, as in some brambles and roses. Lindley.
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2. (Zo\'94l.) A sting.
act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.Ac"yl (?), n. [Acid + -yl.] (Org. Chem.) An acid radical, as acetyl, malonyl, or benzoyl. An acyl radical can be depicted as R-CO-, where -CO- is the carbonyl group, and R is the group that characterizes the acyl moiety.
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\'d8Ad- (. [A Latin preposition, signifying to. See At.] As a prefix ad- assumes the forms ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, assimilating the d with the first letter of the word to which ad- is prefixed. It remains unchanged before vowels, and before d, h, j, m, v. Examples: adduce, adhere, adjacent, admit, advent, accord, affect, aggregate, allude, annex, appear, etc. It becomes ac- before qu, as in acquiesce.
Ad- (. [A Latin preposition, signifying to. See At.] As a prefix ad- assumes the forms ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, assimilating the d with the first letter of the word to which ad- is prefixed. It remains unchanged before vowels, and before d, h, j, m, v. Examples: adduce, adhere, adjacent, admit, advent, accord, affect, aggregate, allude, annex, appear, etc. It becomes ac- before qu, as in acquiesce.
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Ad*act" (, v. t. [L. adactus, p. p. of adigere.] To compel; to drive. [Obs.] Fotherby.
adage. Shak.
A*da"gi*al (, a. Pertaining to an adage; proverbial. \'bdAdagial verse.\'b8 Barrow.
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\'d8A*da"gio (, a. & adv. [It. adagio; ad (L. ad) at + agio convenience, leisure, ease. See Agio.] (Mus.) Slow; slowly, leisurely, and gracefully. When repeated, adagio, adagio, it directs the movement to be very slow.
A*da"gio (, a. & adv. [It. adagio; ad (L. ad) at + agio convenience, leisure, ease. See Agio.] (Mus.) Slow; slowly, leisurely, and gracefully. When repeated, adagio, adagio, it directs the movement to be very slow.
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\'d8A*da"gio, n. A piece of music in adagio time; a slow movement; as, an adagio of Haydn.
A*da"gio, n. A piece of music in adagio time; a slow movement; as, an adagio of Haydn.
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Ad"am (, n. 1. The name given in the Bible to the first man, the progenitor of the human race.
adamant, his ample shield. Milton.

A*dan"gle (, adv. Dangling. Browning.
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\'d8Ad`an*so"ni*a (, n. [From Adanson, a French botanist.] (Bot.) A genus of great trees related to the Bombax. There are two species, Adansonia digitata, the baobab or monkey-bread of Africa and India, and Adansonia Gregorii, the sour gourd or cream-of-tartar tree of Australia. Both have a trunk of moderate height, but of enormous diameter, and a wide-spreading head. The fruit is oblong, and filled with pleasantly acid pulp. The wood is very soft, and the bark is used by the natives for making ropes and cloth. D. C. Eaton.
Ad`an*so"ni*a (, n. [From Adanson, a French botanist.] (Bot.) A genus of great trees related to the Bombax. There are two species, Adansonia digitata, the baobab or monkey-bread of Africa and India, and Adansonia Gregorii, the sour gourd or cream-of-tartar tree of Australia. Both have a trunk of moderate height, but of enormous diameter, and a wide-spreading head. The fruit is oblong, and filled with pleasantly acid pulp. The wood is very soft, and the bark is used by the natives for making ropes and cloth. D. C. Eaton.
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\'d8Adapa [Babylonian.] n. 1. a demigod or first man: "seed of mankind"; sometimes identified with Adam.
Adapa [Babylonian.] n. 1. a demigod or first man: "seed of mankind"; sometimes identified with Adam.
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Adapid n. 1. 1 extinct small mostly diurnal lower primates that fed on leaves and fruit; abundant in North America and Europe 30 to 50 million years ago; their descendents probably include the lemurs and lorises; some authorities consider them ancestral to anthropoids but others consider them only cousins.
adapts my sight. Swift.
Ad`ap*to"ri*al (, a. Adaptive. [R.]
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\'d8A"dar (, n. [Heb. ad\'84r.] The twelfth month of the Hebrew ecclesiastical year, and the sixth of the civil. It corresponded nearly with March.
A"dar (, n. [Heb. ad\'84r.] The twelfth month of the Hebrew ecclesiastical year, and the sixth of the civil. It corresponded nearly with March.
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\'d8A*dar"ce (, n. [L. adarce, adarca, Gr. A saltish concretion on reeds and grass in marshy grounds in Galatia. It is soft and porous, and was formerly used for cleansing the skin from freckles and tetters, and also in leprosy. Dana.
A*dar"ce (, n. [L. adarce, adarca, Gr. A saltish concretion on reeds and grass in marshy grounds in Galatia. It is soft and porous, and was formerly used for cleansing the skin from freckles and tetters, and also in leprosy. Dana.
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\'d8Ad"a*tis (, n. A fine cotton cloth of India.
Ad"a*tis (, n. A fine cotton cloth of India.
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A*daunt" (, v. t. [OE. adaunten to overpower, OF. adonter; \'85 (L. ad) + donter, F. dompter. See Daunt.] To daunt; to subdue; to mitigate. [Obs.] Skelton.
adawed verily. Chaucer.
A*days" (, adv. [Pref. a- (for on) + day; the final s was orig. a genitive ending, afterwards forming adverbs.] By day, or every day; in the daytime. [Obs.] Fielding.
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\'d8Ad cap*tan"dum (. [L., for catching.] A phrase used adjectively sometimes of meretricious attempts to catch or win popular favor.
Ad cap*tan"dum (. [L., for catching.] A phrase used adjectively sometimes of meretricious attempts to catch or win popular favor.
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Add (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Added; p. pr. & vb. n. Adding.] [L. addere; ad + dare to give, put. Cf. Date, Do.] 1. To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on).
add wings. Milton.addend n. 1. a number that is added to another number.
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\'d8Ad*den"dum (, n.; pl. Addenda (. [L., fr. addere to add.] A thing to be added; an appendix or addition.
Ad*den"dum (, n.; pl. Addenda (. [L., fr. addere to add.] A thing to be added; an appendix or addition.
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Addendum circle (Mech.), the circle which may be described around a circular spur wheel or gear wheel, touching the crests or tips of the teeth. Rankine.
add wings. Milton.A*deem" (, v. t. [L. adimere. See Ademption.] (Law) To revoke, as a legacy, grant, etc., or to satisfy it by some other gift.
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\'d8A`de*lan`ta*dil"lo (, n. [Sp.] A Spanish red wine made of the first ripe grapes.
A`de*lan`ta*dil"lo (, n. [Sp.] A Spanish red wine made of the first ripe grapes.
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\'d8A`de*lan*ta"do (, n. [Sp., prop. p. of adelantar to advance, to promote.] A governor of a province; a commander. Prescott.
A`de*lan*ta"do (, n. [Sp., prop. p. of adelantar to advance, to promote.] A governor of a province; a commander. Prescott.
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\'d8Ad*e*las"ter (, n. [Gr. (Bot.) A provisional name for a plant which has not had its flowers botanically examined, and therefore has not been referred to its proper genus.
Ad*e*las"ter (, n. [Gr. (Bot.) A provisional name for a plant which has not had its flowers botanically examined, and therefore has not been referred to its proper genus.
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Ad"el*ing (, n. Same as Atheling.
add wings. Milton.A*del"o*pod (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) An animal having feet that are not apparent.
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\'d8A*del"phi*a (, n. [Gr. 'adelfo`s brother.] (Bot.) A \'bdbrotherhood,\'b8 or collection of stamens in a bundle; -- used in composition, as in the class names, Monadelphia, Diadelphia, etc.
A*del"phi*a (, n. [Gr. 'adelfo`s brother.] (Bot.) A \'bdbrotherhood,\'b8 or collection of stamens in a bundle; -- used in composition, as in the class names, Monadelphia, Diadelphia, etc.
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A*del"phous (, a. [Gr. 'adelfo`s brother.] (Bot.) Having coalescent or clustered filaments; -- said of stamens; as, adelphous stamens. Usually in composition; as, monadelphous. Gray.
add wings. Milton.Aden- or Adeno-. [Gr. Combining forms of the Greek word for gland; -- used in words relating to the structure, diseases, etc., of the glands.
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{ \'d8Ad`e*nal"gi*a (, Ad"e*nal`gy (, } n. [Gr. (Med.) Pain in a gland.
{ Ad`e*nal"gi*a (, Ad"e*nal`gy (, } n. [Gr. (Med.) Pain in a gland.
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A*den"i*form (, a. [Aden- + -form.] Shaped like a gland; adenoid. Dunglison.
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\'d8Ad`e*ni"tis (, n. [Aden- + -itis.] (Med.) Glandular inflammation. Dunglison.
Ad`e*ni"tis (, n. [Aden- + -itis.] (Med.) Glandular inflammation. Dunglison.
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Ad`e*no*graph"ic (, a. Pertaining to adenography.
add wings. Milton.Ad`e*nol"o*gy (, n. [Adeno- + -logy.] The part of physiology that treats of the glands.
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\'d8Ad`e*no"ma (?), n.; L. pl. -mata (#). [NL.; adeno- + -oma.] (Med.) A benign tumor of a glandlike structure; morbid enlargement of a gland. -- Ad`e*nom"a*tous (, a.
Ad`e*no"ma (?), n.; L. pl. -mata (#). [NL.; adeno- + -oma.] (Med.) A benign tumor of a glandlike structure; morbid enlargement of a gland. -- Ad`e*nom"a*tous (, a.
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Ad"e*nop"a*thy (?), n. [Adeno- + Gr. (Med.) Disease of a gland.
add wings. Milton.Ad`e*noph"yl*lous (, a. [Adeno- + Gr. (Bot.) Having glands on the leaves.
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\'d8Ad"e*no*scle*ro"sis (?), n. [NL.; adeno- + sclerosis.] (Med.) The hardening of a gland.
Ad"e*no*scle*ro"sis (?), n. [NL.; adeno- + sclerosis.] (Med.) The hardening of a gland.
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Ad"e*nose` (?; 277), a. Like a gland; full of glands; glandulous; adenous.
add wings. Milton.A"den ul"cer (?). [So named after Aden, a seaport in Southern Arabia, where it occurs.] (Med.) A disease endemic in various parts of tropical Asia, due to a specific micro\'94rganism which produces chronic ulcers on the limbs. It is often fatal. Called also Cochin China ulcer, Persian ulcer, tropical ulcer, etc.
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\'d8Ad"eps (, n. [L.] Animal fat; lard.
Ad"eps (, n. [L.] Animal fat; lard.
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A*dept" (, n. [L. adeptus obtained (sc. artem), adipsci to arrive ad + apisci to pursue. See Apt, and cf. Adapt.] One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy.
add wings. Milton.Ad`hi*bi"tion (, n. [L. adhibitio.] The act of adhibiting; application; use. Whitaker.
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\'d8Ad hom"i*nem (. [L., to the man.] A phrase applied to an appeal or argument addressed to the principles, interests, or passions of a man.
Ad hom"i*nem (. [L., to the man.] A phrase applied to an appeal or argument addressed to the principles, interests, or passions of a man.
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Ad*hort" (, v. t. [L. adhortari. See Adhortation.] To exhort; to advise. [Obs.] Feltham.
add wings. Milton.Ad`i*ac*tin"ic (, a. [Pref. a- not + diactinic.] (Chem.) Not transmitting the actinic rays.
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\'d8Ad`i*an"tum (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Bot.) A genus of ferns, the leaves of which shed water; maidenhair. Also, the black maidenhair, a species of spleenwort.
Ad`i*an"tum (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Bot.) A genus of ferns, the leaves of which shed water; maidenhair. Also, the black maidenhair, a species of spleenwort.
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Ad`i*aph"o*rism (, n. Religious indifference.
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\'d8Ad in`fi*ni"tum (. [L., to infinity.] Without limit; endlessly.
Ad in`fi*ni"tum (. [L., to infinity.] Without limit; endlessly.
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\'d8Ad in"ter*im ( [L.] Meanwhile; temporary.
Ad in"ter*im ( [L.] Meanwhile; temporary.
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\'d8A`dios" (?), interj. [Sp., fr. L. ad to + deus god. Cf. Adieu.] Adieu; farewell; good-by; -- chiefly used among Spanish-speaking people.
A`dios" (?), interj. [Sp., fr. L. ad to + deus god. Cf. Adieu.] Adieu; farewell; good-by; -- chiefly used among Spanish-speaking people.
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\'86*d, but the Spanish accent, though weak, is on the final syllable.
add wings. Milton.Ad`i*pog"e*nous (?), a. [See Adipose; -genous.] (Med.) Producing fat.
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\'d8Ad`i*pol"y*sis (?), n. [NL.; L. adeps, adipis, fat + Gr. (Physiol.) The digestion of fats.
Ad`i*pol"y*sis (?), n. [NL.; L. adeps, adipis, fat + Gr. (Physiol.) The digestion of fats.
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Ad`i*po*lyt"ic (?), a. [L. adeps, adipis, fat + Gr. (Chem.) Hydrolyzing fats; converting neutral fats into glycerin and free fatty acids, esp. by the action of an enzyme; as, adipolytic action. Contrast saponify, to hydrolyze fat by the action of an alkali.
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\'d8Ad`i*po"ma (?), n.; L. pl. -mata (#). [NL. See Adipose; -oma.] (Med.) A mass of fat found internally; also, a fatty tumor. -- Ad`i*pom"a*tous (, a.
Ad`i*po"ma (?), n.; L. pl. -mata (#). [NL. See Adipose; -oma.] (Med.) A mass of fat found internally; also, a fatty tumor. -- Ad`i*pom"a*tous (, a.
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Ad"i*pose` (?), n. (Physiol.) The fat present in the cells of adipose tissue, composed mainly of varying mixtures of tripalmitin, tristearin, and triolein. It solidifies after death.
Milton.
Ad`le*ga"tion (, n. [L. adlegatio, allegatio, a sending away; fr. adlegare, allegare, to send away with a commission; ad in addition + legare to send as ambassador. Cf. Allegation.] A right formerly claimed by the states of the German Empire of joining their own ministers with those of the emperor in public treaties and negotiations to the common interest of the empire. Encyc. Brit.
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\'d8Ad lib"i*tum (. At one's pleasure; as one wishes.
Ad lib"i*tum (. At one's pleasure; as one wishes.
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Ad`lo*cu"tion (, n. See Allocution. [Obs.]
administered is best. Pope.<

Ad*mit"tance, n. (Elec.) The reciprocal of impedance.
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\'d8Ad`mit*ta"tur (, n. [L., let him be admitted.] The certificate of admission given in some American colleges.
Ad`mit*ta"tur (, n. [L., let him be admitted.] The certificate of admission given in some American colleges.
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Ad*mit"ted (, a. Received as true or valid; acknowledged. -- Ad*mit"ted*ly adv. Confessedly.
Milton.
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\'d8A*do"be (, n. [Sp.] 1. An unburnt brick dried in the sun; also used as an adjective, as, an adobe house, in Texas or New Mexico.
A*do"be (, n. [Sp.] 1. An unburnt brick dried in the sun; also used as an adjective, as, an adobe house, in Texas or New Mexico.
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2. Earth from which unburnt bricks are made. [Western U. S.]
adolescent charge too long. Cowper.Ad`o*les"cent, n. A youth.
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\'d8Ad`o*na"i (?), n. [Heb. ad, lit., my lord.] A Hebrew name for God, usually translated in the Old Testament by the word \'bdLord\'b8.
Ad`o*na"i (?), n. [Heb. ad, lit., my lord.] A Hebrew name for God, usually translated in the Old Testament by the word \'bdLord\'b8.
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Yhvh, or Ihvh, \'bdthe incommunicable name,\'b8 and in reading substituted \'bdAdonai\'b8.
adolescent charge too long. Cowper.Adonic verse, a verse consisting of a dactyl and spondee (-- \'de \'de | -- --).
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\'d8A*do"nis (, n. [L., gr. Gr. 'A`dwnis.] 1. (Gr. Myth.) A youth beloved by Venus for his beauty. He was killed in the chase by a wild boar.
A*do"nis (, n. [L., gr. Gr. 'A`dwnis.] 1. (Gr. Myth.) A youth beloved by Venus for his beauty. He was killed in the chase by a wild boar.
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2. A pre\'89minently beautiful young man; a dandy.
adorned the venerable place. Goldsmith.<

Ad*su"ki bean (. [Jap. adzuki.] A cultivated variety of the Asiatic gram, now introduced into the United States.
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\'d8Ad`u*la"ri*a (, n. [From Adula, a mountain peak in Switzerland, where fine specimens are found.] (Min.) A transparent or translucent variety of common feldspar, or orthoclase, which often shows pearly opalescent reflections; -- called by lapidaries moonstone.
Ad`u*la"ri*a (, n. [From Adula, a mountain peak in Switzerland, where fine specimens are found.] (Min.) A transparent or translucent variety of common feldspar, or orthoclase, which often shows pearly opalescent reflections; -- called by lapidaries moonstone.
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Ad"u*late (, v. t. [L. adulatus, p. p. of adulari.] To flatter in a servile way. Byron.
adulation? Shak.
2. (Surg.) Cauterization. Buchanan.
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\'d8Ad va*lo"rem (. [L., according to the value.] (Com.) A term used to denote a duty or charge laid upon goods, at a certain rate per cent upon their value, as stated in their invoice, -- in opposition to a specific sum upon a given quantity or number; as, an ad valorem duty of twenty per cent.
Ad va*lo"rem (. [L., according to the value.] (Com.) A term used to denote a duty or charge laid upon goods, at a certain rate per cent upon their value, as stated in their invoice, -- in opposition to a specific sum upon a given quantity or number; as, an ad valorem duty of twenty per cent.
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Ad*vance" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advanced (; p. pr. & vb. n. Advancing ((#).] [OE. avancen, avauncen, F. avancer, fr. a supposed LL. abantiare; ab + ante (F. avant) before. The spelling with d was a mistake, a- being supposed to be fr. L. ad. See Avaunt.] 1. To bring forward; to move towards the van or front; to make to go on.
adulation? Shak.
Ad*ver"bi*al*ly, adv. In the manner of an adverb.
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\'d8Ad`ver*sa"ri*a (, n. pl. [L. adversaria (sc. scripta), neut. pl. of adversarius.] A miscellaneous collection of notes, remarks, or selections; a commonplace book; also, commentaries or notes.
Ad`ver*sa"ri*a (, n. pl. [L. adversaria (sc. scripta), neut. pl. of adversarius.] A miscellaneous collection of notes, remarks, or selections; a commonplace book; also, commentaries or notes.
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These parchments are supposed to have been St. Paul's adversaria. Bp. Bull.
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Ad*ward" (, n. Award. [Obs.] Spenser.
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\'d8Ad`y*na"mi*a (, n. [NL. adynamia, fr. Gr. (Med.) Considerable debility of the vital powers, as in typhoid fever. Dunglison.
Ad`y*na"mi*a (, n. [NL. adynamia, fr. Gr. (Med.) Considerable debility of the vital powers, as in typhoid fever. Dunglison.
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Ad`y*nam"ic (, a. [Cf. F. adynamique. See Adynamy.] 1. (Med.) Pertaining to, or characterized by, debility of the vital powers; weak.
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A*dyn"a*my (, n. Adynamia. [R.] Morin.
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\'d8Ad"y*tum (, n. Adyta (#). [L., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given. Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum.
Ad"y*tum (, n. Adyta (#). [L., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given. Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum.
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{ Adz, Adze } (, n. [OE. adese, adis, adse, AS. adesa, adese, ax, hatchet.] A carpenter's or cooper's tool, formed with a thin arching blade set at right angles to the handle. It is used for chipping or slicing away the surface of wood.
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\'92 or Ae. A diphthong in the Latin language; used also by the Saxon writers. It answers to the Gr. ai. The Anglo-Saxon short \'91 was generally replaced by a, the long e or ee. In derivatives from Latin words with ae, it is mostly superseded by e. For most words found with this initial combination, the reader will therefore search under the letter E.
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\'d8\'92*cid"i*um (, n.; pl. \'92cidia (. [NL., dim. of Gr. (Bot.) A form of fruit in the cycle of development of the Rusts or Brands, an order of fungi, formerly considered independent plants.
\'92*cid"i*um (, n.; pl. \'92cidia (. [NL., dim. of Gr. (Bot.) A form of fruit in the cycle of development of the Rusts or Brands, an order of fungi, formerly considered independent plants.
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\'92"dile (, n. [L. aedilis, fr. aedes temple, public building. Cf. Edify.] A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of public buildings, highways, shows, etc.; hence, a municipal officer.
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\'92*ge"an (, a. [L. Aegeus; Gr. Of or pertaining to the sea, or arm of the Mediterranean sea, east of Greece. See Archipelago.
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\'d8\'92`gi*cra"ni*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Arch.) Sculptured ornaments, used in classical architecture, representing rams' heads or skulls.
\'92`gi*cra"ni*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Arch.) Sculptured ornaments, used in classical architecture, representing rams' heads or skulls.
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\'92g"i*lops (, n. [L. aegilopis, Gr. 1. (Med.) An ulcer or fistula in the inner corner of the eye.
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2. (Bot.) (a) The great wild-oat grass or other cornfield weed. Crabb. (b) A genus of plants, called also hardgrass.
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\'d8\'92"gis (, n. [L. aegis, fr. Gr. A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.
\'92"gis (, n. [L. aegis, fr. Gr. A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.
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\'92*goph"o*ny (, n. Same as Egophony.
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\'d8\'92*gro"tat (, n. [L., he is sick.] (Camb. Univ.) A medical certificate that a student is ill.
\'92*gro"tat (, n. [L., he is sick.] (Camb. Univ.) A medical certificate that a student is ill.
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Aegyptopithecus n. 1. an extinct primate of about 38 million years ago; -- fossils were found in Egypt.
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aepyornis, \'d8\'92`py*or"nis (, n. [Gr. A gigantic (to 9 ft.) extinct flightless bird, of which fossils were found in Madagascar.
aepyornis, \'92`py*or"nis (, n. [Gr. A gigantic (to 9 ft.) extinct flightless bird, of which fossils were found in Madagascar.
Syn. -- elephant bird
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2. an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage).
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{ A"\'89r*en`chym (?), \'d8A`\'89r*en"chy*ma (?) }, n. [NL. a\'89renchyma. See A\'89ro-; Enchyma.] (Bot.) A secondary respiratory tissue or modified periderm, found in many aquatic plants and distinguished by the large intercellular spaces.
{ A"\'89r*en`chym (?), A`\'89r*en"chy*ma (?) }, n. [NL. a\'89renchyma. See A\'89ro-; Enchyma.] (Bot.) A secondary respiratory tissue or modified periderm, found in many aquatic plants and distinguished by the large intercellular spaces.
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aerial, A*\'89"ri*al (, a. [L. a\'89rius. See Air.] 1. Of or pertaining to the air, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air; as, a\'89rial regions or currents; the a\'89rial maneuvers of a fighter plane. \'bdA\'89rial spirits.\'b8 Milton. \'bdA\'89rial voyages.\'b8 Darwin.
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A`\'89r*o*naut"ics (, n. The science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; a\'89rial navigation; ballooning.
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{ \'d8A`\'89r*o*pho"bi*a (, A`\'89r*oph"o*by (, } n. [A\'89ro- + Gr. a\'82rophobie.] (Med.) Dread of a current of air.
{ A`\'89r*o*pho"bi*a (, A`\'89r*oph"o*by (, } n. [A\'89ro- + Gr. a\'82rophobie.] (Med.) Dread of a current of air.
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A"\'89r*o*phone` (?), n. [A\'89ro- + Gr. (a) A form of combined speaking and ear trumpet. (b) An instrument, proposed by Edison, for greatly intensifying speech. It consists of a phonograph diaphragm so arranged that its action opens and closes valves, producing synchronous air blasts sufficient to operate a larger diaphragm with greater amplitude of vibration.
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2. The science of weighing air; a\'89rostatics. [Obs.]
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\'d8A"\'89r*o*tax`is (?), n. [NL. See A\'89ro-; Taxis.] (Bacteriology) The positive or negative stimulus exerted by oxygen on a\'89robic and ana\'89robic bacteria. -- A`\'89r*o*tac"tic (#), a.
A"\'89r*o*tax`is (?), n. [NL. See A\'89ro-; Taxis.] (Bacteriology) The positive or negative stimulus exerted by oxygen on a\'89robic and ana\'89robic bacteria. -- A`\'89r*o*tac"tic (#), a.
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A`\'89r*o*ther`a*peu"tics (?), n. [A\'89ro- + therapeutics.] (Med.) Treatment of disease by the use of air or other gases.
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\'92*ru"gi*nous (, a. [L. aeruginosus, fr. aerugo rust of copper, fr. aes copper: cf. F. \'82rugineux.] Of the nature or color of verdigris, or the rust of copper.
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\'d8\'92*ru"go (, n. [L. aes brass, copper.] The rust of any metal, esp. of brass or copper; verdigris.
\'92*ru"go (, n. [L. aes brass, copper.] The rust of any metal, esp. of brass or copper; verdigris.
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Ae"ry (, n. An aerie.
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\'92s"cu*lin (, n. Same as Esculin.
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\'d8\'92"sir (?), n. pl. [Icel., pl. of \'bess god.] In the old Norse mythology, the gods Odin, Thor, Loki, Balder, Frigg, and the others. Their home was called Asgard.
\'92"sir (?), n. pl. [Icel., pl. of \'bess god.] In the old Norse mythology, the gods Odin, Thor, Loki, Balder, Frigg, and the others. Their home was called Asgard.
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\'92*so"pi*an, E*so"pi*an (, a. [L. Aesopius, from Gr. (.] Of or pertaining to \'92sop, or in his manner.
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\'92*sop"ic, E*sop"ic (, a. [L. Aesopicus, Gr. Same as \'92sopian.
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\'d8\'92s*the"si*a (, n. [Gr. (Physiol.) Perception by the senses; feeling; -- the opposite of an\'91sthesia.
\'92s*the"si*a (, n. [Gr. (Physiol.) Perception by the senses; feeling; -- the opposite of an\'91sthesia.
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\'92s*the`si*om"e*ter, Es*the`si*om"e*ter (, n. [Gr. \'92sthesia) + -meter.] An instrument to measure the degree of sensation, by determining at how short a distance two impressions upon the skin can be distinguished, and thus to determine whether the condition of tactile sensibility is normal or altered.
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\'d8\'92s*the""sis (, n. [Gr. Sensuous perception. [R.] Ruskin.
\'92s*the""sis (, n. [Gr. Sensuous perception. [R.] Ruskin.
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\'92s`the*sod"ic (, a. [Gr. esth\'82sodique.] (Physiol.) Conveying sensory or afferent impulses; \'d0 said of nerves.
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2. The assignment of a cause.
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\'d8A`\'89*ti"tes (, n. [L., fr. Gr. See Eaglestone.
A`\'89*ti"tes (, n. [L., fr. Gr. See Eaglestone.
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A*far" (, adv. [Pref. a- (for on or of) + far.] At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off.
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Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. Shak.
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\'d8A"fer (, n. [L.] The southwest wind. Milton.
A"fer (, n. [L.] The southwest wind. Milton.
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Af`fa*bil"i*ty (, n. [L. affabilitas: cf. F. affabilit\'82.] The quality of being affable; readiness to converse; courteousness in receiving others and in conversation; complaisant behavior.
affections does the bridle lend. Spenser.<

Af"fer*ent (, a. [L. afferens, p. pr. of afferre; ad + ferre to bear.] (Physiol.) Bearing or conducting inwards to a part or organ; -- opposed to efferent; as, afferent vessels; afferent nerves, which convey sensations from the external organs to the brain.
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\'d8Af*fet`tu*o"so (, adv. [It.] (Mus.) With feeling.
Af*fet`tu*o"so (, adv. [It.] (Mus.) With feeling.
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Af*fi"ance (, n. [OE. afiaunce trust, confidence, OF. afiance, fr. afier to trust, fr. LL. affidare to trust; ad + fidare to trust, fr. L. fides faith. See Faith, and cf. Affidavit, Affy, Confidence.] 1. Plighted faith; marriage contract or promise. [archaic]
affiance. Tennyson.
Syn. -- Deponent. See Deponent.
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\'d8Af`fiche" (?), n. [F., fr. afficher to affix.] A written or printed notice to be posted, as on a wall; a poster; a placard.
Af`fiche" (?), n. [F., fr. afficher to affix.] A written or printed notice to be posted, as on a wall; a poster; a placard.
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Af`fi*da"vit (, n. [LL. affidavit he has made oath, perfect tense of affidare. See Affiance, Affy.] (Law) A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate. Bouvier. Burrill.
affront. Milton.

A*fore"time` (, adv. In time past; formerly. \'bdHe prayed . . . as he did aforetime.\'b8 Dan. vi. 10.
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\'d8A for`ti*o"ri (. [L.] (Logic & Math.) With stronger reason.
A for`ti*o"ri (. [L.] (Logic & Math.) With stronger reason.
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A*foul" (, adv. & a. [Pref. a- + foul.] In collision; entangled. Totten.
affront. Milton.

Aft"ward (, adv. (Naut.) Toward the stern.
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\'d8A*ga" or \'d8A*gha" (or , n. [Turk. agh\'be a great lord, chief master.] In Turkey, a commander or chief officer. It is used also as a title of respect.
A*ga" or A*gha" (or , n. [Turk. agh\'be a great lord, chief master.] In Turkey, a commander or chief officer. It is used also as a title of respect.
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A*gain" (?; 277), adv. [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, onge\'a0n, against, again; on + ge\'a0n, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.] 1. In return, back; as, bring us word again.
affront. Milton.

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{ \'d8Ag`a*lac"ti*a (, Ag"a*lax`y (, } n. [Gr. 'agalakti`a; 'a priv. + ga`la, gala`ktos] (Med.) Failure of the due secretion of milk after childbirth.
{ Ag`a*lac"ti*a (, Ag"a*lax`y (, } n. [Gr. 'agalakti`a; 'a priv. + ga`la, gala`ktos] (Med.) Failure of the due secretion of milk after childbirth.
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Ag`a*lac"tous (, a. Lacking milk to suckle with.
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\'d8A`gal-a"gal (, n. Same as Agar-agar.
A`gal-a"gal (, n. Same as Agar-agar.
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{ Ag"al*loch (, \'d8A*gal"lo*chum (, } n. [Gr. a`ga`llochon, of Eastern origin: cf. Skr. aguru, Heb. pl. ah\'bel\'c6m.] A soft, resinous wood (Aquilaria Agallocha) of highly aromatic smell, burnt by the orientals as a perfume. It is called also agalwood and aloes wood. The name is also given to some other species.
{ Ag"al*loch (, A*gal"lo*chum (, } n. [Gr. a`ga`llochon, of Eastern origin: cf. Skr. aguru, Heb. pl. ah\'bel\'c6m.] A soft, resinous wood (Aquilaria Agallocha) of highly aromatic smell, burnt by the orientals as a perfume. It is called also agalwood and aloes wood. The name is also given to some other species.
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Ag`al*mat"o*lite (, n. [Gr. 'a`galma, 'a`galmatos, image, statue + -lite: cf. F. agalmatolithe.] (Min.) A soft, compact stone, of a grayish, greenish, or yellowish color, carved into images by the Chinese, and hence called figure stone, and pagodite. It is probably a variety of pinite.
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\'d8Ag"a*ma (, n.; pl. Agamas (. [From the Caribbean name of a species of lizard.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of lizards, one of the few which feed upon vegetable substances; also, one of these lizards.
Ag"a*ma (, n.; pl. Agamas (. [From the Caribbean name of a species of lizard.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of lizards, one of the few which feed upon vegetable substances; also, one of these lizards.
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\'d8Ag"a*mi (, n.; pl. Agamis (. [F. agami, fr. the native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A South American bird (Psophia crepitans), allied to the cranes, and easily domesticated; -- called also the gold-breasted trumpeter. Its body is about the size of the pheasant. See Trumpeter.
Ag"a*mi (, n.; pl. Agamis (. [F. agami, fr. the native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A South American bird (Psophia crepitans), allied to the cranes, and easily domesticated; -- called also the gold-breasted trumpeter. Its body is about the size of the pheasant. See Trumpeter.
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A*gam"ic (, a. [Agamous.] (a) (Biol.) Produced without sexual union; as, agamic or unfertilized eggs. (b) Not having visible organs of reproduction, as flowerless plants; agamous.
affront. Milton.

Ag"a*mist (, n. [See Agamous.] An unmarried person; also, one opposed to marriage. Foxe.
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\'d8Ag`a*mo*gen"e*sis (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Biol.) Reproduction without the union of parents of distinct sexes: asexual reproduction.
Ag`a*mo*gen"e*sis (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Biol.) Reproduction without the union of parents of distinct sexes: asexual reproduction.
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Ag`a*mo*ge*net"ic (, n. (Biol.) Reproducing or produced without sexual union. -- Ag`a*mo*ge*net"ic*al*ly (, adv.
affront. Milton.

Dazzles the crowd and sets them all agape. Milton.
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\'d8Ag"a*pe (, n.; pl. Agap\'91 (#). [Gr. 'aga`ph love, pl. 'aga`pai.] The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal partaken of in connection with the communion.
Ag"a*pe (, n.; pl. Agap\'91 (#). [Gr. 'aga`ph love, pl. 'aga`pai.] The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal partaken of in connection with the communion.
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a"gar (, n. [See agar-agar.] 1. common shortened form of agar-agar{2}.
affront. Milton. Syn. -- nutrient agar
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\'d8A`gar-a"gar (, n. [Ceylonese local name.] 1. A fucus or seaweed much used in the East for soups and jellies; Ceylon moss (Gracilaria lichenoides).
A`gar-a"gar (, n. [Ceylonese local name.] 1. A fucus or seaweed much used in the East for soups and jellies; Ceylon moss (Gracilaria lichenoides).
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2. A gelatinlike substance, or a solution of it, prepared from certain seaweeds containing gelose (such as Ceylon moss, Gracilaria lichenoides or other seaweeds of the genera Gelidium, Ceramium, Pterocladia, and Eucheuma), and used for solidifying growth media in the artificial cultivation of bacteria, or as a gelling agent in foods; -- usually called simply agar, by abbreviation. In composition it is predominantly a polysaccharide, and is not degraded by most bacteria. It thus almost completely replaced the earlier protein-based gelatins used for fixing bacterial colonies on culture plates, as the gelatins were often dissolved by the proteolytic enzymes common in bacteria.
age. C. Sprague.Syn. -- goal, hidden motive, secret motive, hidden agenda.
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\'d8A*gen"dum (, n.; pl. Agenda (. [L., neut. of the gerundive of agere to act.] 1. Something to be done; in the pl., a memorandum book; also, a list of items to be considered. See agenda.
A*gen"dum (, n.; pl. Agenda (. [L., neut. of the gerundive of agere to act.] 1. Something to be done; in the pl., a memorandum book; also, a list of items to be considered. See agenda.
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2. A church service; a ritual or liturgy. [In this sense, usually Agenda.]
age. C. Sprague.Ag`e*nes"ic (, a. [See Agensis.] (Physiol.) Characterized by sterility; infecund.
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\'d8A*gen"e*sis (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Physiol.) Any imperfect development of the body, or any anomaly of organization.
A*gen"e*sis (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Physiol.) Any imperfect development of the body, or any anomaly of organization.
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\'d8Ag`en*ne"sis (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Physiol.) Impotence; sterility.
Ag`en*ne"sis (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Physiol.) Impotence; sterility.
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A"gent (, a. [L. agens, agentis, p. pr. of agere to act; akin to Gr. aka to drive, Skr. aj. Acting; -- opposed to patient, or sustaining, action. [Archaic] \'bdThe body agent.\'b8 Bacon.
age. C. Sprague.a"gent*ship (, n. Agency. Beau. & Fl.
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\'d8A*ger"a*tum (or , prop. n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'agh`raton a sort of plant; 'a priv. + gh`ras old age.] (Bot.) A genus of plants, one species of which (Ageratum Mexicanum) has lavender-blue flowers in dense clusters.
A*ger"a*tum (or , prop. n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'agh`raton a sort of plant; 'a priv. + gh`ras old age.] (Bot.) A genus of plants, one species of which (Ageratum Mexicanum) has lavender-blue flowers in dense clusters.
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Ag*gen`er*a"tion (, n. [L. aggenerare to beget in addition. See Generate.] The act of producing in addition. [Obs.] T. Stanley.
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\'d8Ag"ger (, n. [L., a mound, fr. aggerere to bear to a place, heap up; ad + gerere to bear.] An earthwork; a mound; a raised work. [Obs.] Hearne.
Ag"ger (, n. [L., a mound, fr. aggerere to bear to a place, heap up; ad + gerere to bear.] An earthwork; a mound; a raised work. [Obs.] Hearne.
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Ag"ger*ate (, v. t. [L. aggeratus, p. p. of aggerare. See Agger.] To heap up. [Obs.] Foxe.
age. C. Sprague.Ag*group"ment (, n. Arrangement in a group or in groups; grouping.
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\'d8Ag"gry, \'d8Ag"gri (, a. Applied to a kind of variegated glass beads of ancient manufacture; as, aggry beads are found in Ashantee and Fantee in Africa.
Ag"gry, Ag"gri (, a. Applied to a kind of variegated glass beads of ancient manufacture; as, aggry beads are found in Ashantee and Fantee in Africa.
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A*ghast" (, v. t. See Agast, v. t. [Obs.]
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Ag"i*ta*tive (, a. Tending to agitate.
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\'d8A`gi*ta"to (, a. [It., agitated.] (Mus.) Sung or played in a restless, hurried, and spasmodic manner.
A`gi*ta"to (, a. [It., agitated.] (Mus.) Sung or played in a restless, hurried, and spasmodic manner.
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Ag"i*ta`tor (, n. [L.] 1. One who agitates; one who stirs up or excites others; as, political reformers and agitators.
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Ag`noi*ol"o*gy (, n. [Gr. 'a`gnoia ignorance + -logy.] (Metaph.) The doctrine concerning those things of which we are necessarily ignorant.
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\'d8Ag*no"men (, n. [L.; ad + nomen name.] 1. An additional or fourth name given by the Romans, on account of some remarkable exploit or event; as, Publius Caius Scipio Africanus.
Ag*no"men (, n. [L.; ad + nomen name.] 1. An additional or fourth name given by the Romans, on account of some remarkable exploit or event; as, Publius Caius Scipio Africanus.
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2. An additional name, or an epithet appended to a name; as, Aristides the Just.
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Ag*nos"ti*cism (, n. That doctrine which, professing ignorance, neither asserts nor denies. Specifically: (Theol.) The doctrine that the existence of a personal Deity, an unseen world, etc., can be neither proved nor disproved, because of the necessary limits of the human mind (as sometimes charged upon Hamilton and Mansel), or because of the insufficiency of the evidence furnished by physical and physical data, to warrant a positive conclusion (as taught by the school of Herbert Spencer); -- opposed alike dogmatic skepticism and to dogmatic theism.
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\'d8Ag"nus (, n.; pl. E. Agnuses (; L. Agni (. [L., a lamb.] Agnus Dei.
Ag"nus (, n.; pl. E. Agnuses (; L. Agni (. [L., a lamb.] Agnus Dei.
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\'d8Ag"nus cas"tus (. [Gr. (Bot.) A species of Vitex (Vitex agnus castus); the chaste tree. Loudon.
Ag"nus cas"tus (. [Gr. (Bot.) A species of Vitex (Vitex agnus castus); the chaste tree. Loudon.
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And wreaths of agnus castus others bore. Dryden.
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\'d8Ag"nus De"i (. [L., lamb of God.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag. (b) A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope. (c) A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words \'bdAgnus Dei.\'b8
Ag"nus De"i (. [L., lamb of God.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag. (b) A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope. (c) A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words \'bdAgnus Dei.\'b8
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\'d8Ag"nus Scyth"i*cus (?). [L., Scythian lamb.] (Bot.) The Scythian lamb, a kind of woolly-skinned rootstock. See Barometz.
Ag"nus Scyth"i*cus (?). [L., Scythian lamb.] (Bot.) The Scythian lamb, a kind of woolly-skinned rootstock. See Barometz.
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A*go" (, a. & adv. [OE. ago, agon, p. p. of agon to go away, pass by, AS. \'beg\'ben to pass away; \'be- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + g\'ben to go. See Go.] Past; gone by; since; as, ten years ago; gone long ago.
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A*go"ing (, adv. [Pref. a- + p. pr. of go.] In motion; in the act of going; as, to set a mill agoing.
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\'d8Ag"on (, n.; pl. Agones (. [Gr. (Gr. Antiq.) A contest for a prize at the public games.
Ag"on (, n.; pl. Agones (. [Gr. (Gr. Antiq.) A contest for a prize at the public games.
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A*gone" (, a. & adv. Ago. [Archaic & Poet.]
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A*good (, adv. [Pref. a- + good.] In earnest; heartily. [Obs.] \'bdI made her weep agood.\'b8 Shak.
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\'d8Ag"o*ra (, n. [Gr. 'agora`.] An assembly; hence, the place of assembly, especially the market place, in an ancient Greek city.
Ag"o*ra (, n. [Gr. 'agora`.] An assembly; hence, the place of assembly, especially the market place, in an ancient Greek city.
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\'d8A*gou"a*ra (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus), found in the tropical parts of America.
A*gou"a*ra (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus), found in the tropical parts of America.
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\'d8A*gou"ta (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small insectivorous mammal (Solenodon paradoxus), allied to the moles, found only in Haiti.
A*gou"ta (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small insectivorous mammal (Solenodon paradoxus), allied to the moles, found only in Haiti.
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{ A*gou"ti, A*gou"ty } (, n. [F. agouti, acouti, Sp. aguti, fr. native name.] (Zo\'94l.) 1. A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta, about the size of a rabbit, peculiar to South America and the West Indies. The most common species is the Dasyprocta agouti.
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A*gram"ma*tist (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + A illiterate person. [Obs.] Bailey.
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\'d8A*graph"i*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + The absence or loss of the power of expressing ideas by written signs. It is one form of aphasia.
A*graph"i*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + The absence or loss of the power of expressing ideas by written signs. It is one form of aphasia.
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A*graph"ic (, a. Characterized by agraphia.
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agrology n. 1. the science of soils in relation to crops.
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\'d8A"grom (, n. [Native name.] (Med.) A disease occurring in Bengal and other parts of the East Indies, in which the tongue chaps and cleaves.
A"grom (, n. [Native name.] (Med.) A disease occurring in Bengal and other parts of the East Indies, in which the tongue chaps and cleaves.
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{ Ag`ro*nom"ic (, Ag`ro*nom"ic*al (, } [Cf. F. agronomique.] Pertaining to agronomy, of the management of farms.
Dryden. Syn. -- genus Agrostemma.
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\'d8A*gros"tis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. A genus of grasses, including species called in common language bent grass. Some of them, as redtop (Agrostis vulgaris), are valuable pasture grasses.
A*gros"tis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. A genus of grasses, including species called in common language bent grass. Some of them, as redtop (Agrostis vulgaris), are valuable pasture grasses.
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{ A*gros`to*graph"ic (, A*gros`to*graph"ic*al (, } a. [Cf. F. agrostographique.] Pertaining to agrostography.
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Ag`ryp*not"ic (, n. [Gr. agrypnotique.] Anything which prevents sleep, or produces wakefulness, as strong tea or coffee.
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\'d8A`guar*di*en"te (, n. [Sp., contr. of agua ardiente burning water (L. aqua water + ardens burning).] 1. A inferior brandy of Spain and Portugal.
A`guar*di*en"te (, n. [Sp., contr. of agua ardiente burning water (L. aqua water + ardens burning).] 1. A inferior brandy of Spain and Portugal.
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2. A strong alcoholic drink, especially pulque. [Mexico and Spanish America.]
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A*hoy" (, interj. [OE. a, interj. + hoy.] (Naut.) A term used in hailing; as, \'bdShip ahoy.\'b8
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\'d8Ah"ri*man (, n. [Per.] The Evil Principle or Being of the ancient Persians; the Prince of Darkness as opposer to Ormuzd, the King of Light.
Ah"ri*man (, n. [Per.] The Evil Principle or Being of the ancient Persians; the Prince of Darkness as opposer to Ormuzd, the King of Light.
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\'d8A"hu (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The Asiatic gazelle.
A"hu (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The Asiatic gazelle.
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A*hull" (, adv. [Pref. a- + hull.] (Naut.) With the sails furled, and the helm lashed alee; -- applied to ships in a storm. See Hull, n.
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A"i (, n.; pl. Ais (. [Braz. a\'8b, ha\'8b, from the animal's cry: cf. F. a\'8b.] (Zo\'94l.) The three-toed sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) of South America. See Sloth.
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\'d8Ai"blins, A"blins (, adv. [See Able.] Perhaps; possibly. [Scotch] Burns.
Ai"blins, A"blins (, adv. [See Able.] Perhaps; possibly. [Scotch] Burns.
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Aich's met"al (. A kind of gun metal, containing copper, zinc, and iron, but no tin.
aid me in this enterprise. Shak.Ai"gre (, a. [F. See Eager.] Sour. [Obs.] Shak.
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\'d8Ai"gre*more (, n. [F. origin unknown.] Charcoal prepared for making powder.
Ai"gre*more (, n. [F. origin unknown.] Charcoal prepared for making powder.
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{ Ai"gret (, Ai*grette (, } n. [F., a sort of white heron, with a tuft of feathers on its head; a tuft of feathers; dim. of the same word as heron. See Heron, and cf. Egret, Egrette.] 1. (Zo\'94l.) The small white European heron. See Egret.
aid me in this enterprise. Shak.3. A tuft like that of the egret. (Bot.) A feathery crown of seed; egret; as, the aigrette or down of the dandelion or the thistle.
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\'d8Ai`guille" (, n. [F., a needle. See Aglet.] 1. A needle-shaped peak.
Ai`guille" (, n. [F., a needle. See Aglet.] 1. A needle-shaped peak.
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2. An instrument for boring holes, used in blasting.
aid me in this enterprise. Shak.Ail"ment (, n. Indisposition; morbid affection of the body; -- not applied ordinarily to acute diseases. \'bdLittle ailments.\'b8 Landsdowne.
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\'d8Ai`lu*roid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of the Carnivora, which includes the cats, civets, and hyenas.
Ai`lu*roid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of the Carnivora, which includes the cats, civets, and hyenas.
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Ailuropodidae n. 1. 1 in some classifications considered the family comprising the giant pandas.
aid me in this enterprise. Shak.A*jar" (, adv. [Pref. a- + jar.] In a state of discord; out of harmony; as, he is ajar with the world.
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\'d8Aj"a*va (?), n. (Bot.) See Ajouan.
Aj"a*va (?), n. (Bot.) See Ajouan.
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A*jog" (, adv. [Pref. a- + jog.] On the jog.
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{ \'d8Aj"ou*an \'d8Aj"ow*an } (?), n. [Written also ajwain.] [Prob. native name.] (Bot.) The fruit of Ammi Copticum, syn. Carum Ajowan, used both as a medicine and as a condiment. An oil containing thymol is extracted from it. Called also Javanee seed, Javanese seed, and ajava.
{ Aj"ou*an Aj"ow*an } (?), n. [Written also ajwain.] [Prob. native name.] (Bot.) The fruit of Ammi Copticum, syn. Carum Ajowan, used both as a medicine and as a condiment. An oil containing thymol is extracted from it. Called also Javanee seed, Javanese seed, and ajava.
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a`jour` (, n. [F. , open to day.] of or pertaining to objects which are pierced or decorated with an openwork pattern. RHUD 1.3
aid me in this enterprise. Shak.
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\'d8Ak`i*ne"si*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Paralysis of the motor nerves; loss of movement. Foster.
Ak`i*ne"si*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Paralysis of the motor nerves; loss of movement. Foster.
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Ak`i*ne"sic (, a. (Med.) Pertaining to akinesia.
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\'d8a"la (, n.; pl. Al\'91 (. [L., a wing.] (Biol.) A winglike organ, or part.
a"la (, n.; pl. Al\'91 (. [L., a wing.] (Biol.) A winglike organ, or part.
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Alabaman prop. n. A native or resident of Alabama.
aid me in this enterprise. Shak.Al`a*bas"trine (, a. Of, pertaining to, or like, alabaster; as alabastrine limbs.
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\'d8Al`a*bas"trum (, n.; pl. Alabastra (. [NL.] (Bot.) A flower bud. Gray.
Al`a*bas"trum (, n.; pl. Alabastra (. [NL.] (Bot.) A flower bud. Gray.
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A*lack" (, interj. [Prob. from ah! lack! OE. lak loss, failure, misfortune. See Lack.] An exclamation expressive of sorrow. [Archaic. or Poet.] Shak.
Shak.
A*lad"in*ist (, n. [From Aladin, for Ala Eddin, i. e., height of religion, a learned divine under Mohammed II. and Bajazet II.] One of a sect of freethinkers among the Mohammedans.
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\'d8A*la"li*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Inability to utter articulate sounds, due either to paralysis of the larynx or to that form of aphasia, called motor, or ataxis, aphasia, due to loss of control of the muscles of speech.
A*la"li*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Inability to utter articulate sounds, due either to paralysis of the larynx or to that form of aphasia, called motor, or ataxis, aphasia, due to loss of control of the muscles of speech.
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Al`a*lon"ga (, or Al`i*lon"ghi (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The tunny. See Albicore.
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\'d8A`la*mi"re (, n. [Compounded of a la mi re, names of notes in the musical scale.] The lowest note but one in Guido Aretino's scale of music.
A`la*mi"re (, n. [Compounded of a la mi re, names of notes in the musical scale.] The lowest note but one in Guido Aretino's scale of music.
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Al`a*mo*dal"i*ty (, n. The quality of being \'85 la mode; conformity to the mode or fashion; fashionableness. [R.] Southey.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
{ A"late (, A"la*ted (, } a. [L. alatus, from ala wing.] Winged; having wings, or side appendages like wings.
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{ Al"a*tern (, \'d8Al`a*ter"nus (, } n. [L. ala wing + terni three each.] (Bot.) An ornamental evergreen shrub (Rhamnus alaternus) belonging to the buckthorns.
{ Al"a*tern (, Al`a*ter"nus (, } n. [L. ala wing + terni three each.] (Bot.) An ornamental evergreen shrub (Rhamnus alaternus) belonging to the buckthorns.
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A*la"tion (, n. [F., fr. L. alatus winged.] The state of being winged.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Al*ba"ni*an (, a. Of or pertaining to Albania, a province of Turkey. -- n. A native of Albania.
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\'d8Al*ba"ta (, n. [L. albatus, p. p. of albare to make white, fr. albus white.] A white metallic alloy; which is made into spoons, forks, teapots, etc. British plate or German silver. See German silver, under German.
Al*ba"ta (, n. [L. albatus, p. p. of albare to make white, fr. albus white.] A white metallic alloy; which is made into spoons, forks, teapots, etc. British plate or German silver. See German silver, under German.
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Al"ba*tross (, n. [Corrupt. fr. Pg. alcatraz cormorant, albatross, or Sp. alcatraz a pelican: cf. Pg. alcatruz, Sp. arcaduz, a bucket, fr. Ar. al-q\'bedus the bucket, fr. Gr. ka`dos, a water vessel. So an Arabic term for pelican is water-carrier, as a bird carrying water in its pouch.] (Zo\'94l.) A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Albe Clarissa were their chiefest founderess. Spenser.
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\'d8Al*be"do (, n. [L., fr. albus white.] Whiteness. Specifically: (Astron.) The ratio which the light reflected from an unpolished surface bears to the total light falling upon that surface.
Al*be"do (, n. [L., fr. albus white.] Whiteness. Specifically: (Astron.) The ratio which the light reflected from an unpolished surface bears to the total light falling upon that surface.
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Al`be"it (, conj. [OE. al be although it be, where al is our all. Cf. Although.] Even though; although; notwithstanding. Chaucer.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Al`bi*fi*ca"tion (, n. [Cf. F. albification: L. albus white + ficare (only in comp.), facere, to make.] The act or process of making white. [Obs.]
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{ Al`bi*gen"ses (, \'d8Al`bi`geois" (, } n. pl. [From Albi and Albigeois, a town and its district in the south of France, in which the sect abounded.] (Eccl. Hist.) A sect of reformers opposed to the church of Rome in the 12th centuries.
{ Al`bi*gen"ses (, Al`bi`geois" (, } n. pl. [From Albi and Albigeois, a town and its district in the south of France, in which the sect abounded.] (Eccl. Hist.) A sect of reformers opposed to the church of Rome in the 12th centuries.
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The Albigenses were a branch of the Catharists (the pure). They were exterminated by crusades and the Inquisition. They were distinct from the Waldenses.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Al"bo*lith (, n. [L. albus white + -lith.] A kind of plastic cement, or artificial stone, consisting chiefly of magnesia and silica; -- called also albolite.
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\'d8Al"bo*rak (?; 277), n. [Ar. al-bur\'beq, fr. baraqa to flash, shine.] The imaginary milk-white animal on which Mohammed was said to have been carried up to heaven; a white mule.
Al"bo*rak (?; 277), n. [Ar. al-bur\'beq, fr. baraqa to flash, shine.] The imaginary milk-white animal on which Mohammed was said to have been carried up to heaven; a white mule.
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Alb Sunday. (Eccl.) The first Sunday after Easter Sunday, properly Albless Sunday, because in the early church those who had been baptized on Easter eve laid aside on the following Saturday their white albs which had been put on after baptism.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Al`bu*gin"e*ous (, a. [See Albugo.] Of the nature of, or resembling, the white of the eye, or of an egg; albuminous; -- a term applied to textures, humors, etc., which are perfectly white.
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\'d8Al*bu"go (, n.; pl. Albugines (. [L., whiteness, fr. albus white.] (Med.) Same as Leucoma.
Al*bu"go (, n.; pl. Albugines (. [L., whiteness, fr. albus white.] (Med.) Same as Leucoma.
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Albula n. 1. 1 a genus of fish, the type and sole genus of the family Albulidae.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Al*bu"men*ize (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Albumenized (; p. pr. & vb. n. Albumenizing.] To cover or saturate with albumen; to coat or treat with an albuminous solution; as, to albumenize paper.
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\'d8Al"bum Gr\'91"cum (. [L., Greek white.] Dung of dogs or hyenas, which becomes white by exposure to air. It is used in dressing leather, and was formerly used in medicine.
Al"bum Gr\'91"cum (. [L., Greek white.] Dung of dogs or hyenas, which becomes white by exposure to air. It is used in dressing leather, and was formerly used in medicine.
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Al*bu"min (, n. (Chem.) A thick, viscous nitrogenous substance, which is the chief and characteristic constituent of white of eggs and of the serum of blood, and is found in other animal substances, both fluid and solid, also in many plants. It is soluble in water and is coagulated by heat and by certain chemical reagents.<-- = protein -->
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Al*bu"mi*nose` (, n. (Chem.) A diffusible substance formed from albumin by the action of natural or artificial gastric juice. See Peptone.
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\'d8Al*bu`mi*no"sis (?), n. [NL., fr. E. albumin.] (Med.) A morbid condition due to excessive increase of albuminous elements in the blood.
Al*bu`mi*no"sis (?), n. [NL., fr. E. albumin.] (Med.) A morbid condition due to excessive increase of albuminous elements in the blood.
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\'d8Al*bu`mi*nu"ri*a (, n. [NL., fr. L. albumen + Gr. (Med.) A morbid condition in which albumin is present in the urine.
Al*bu`mi*nu"ri*a (, n. [NL., fr. L. albumen + Gr. (Med.) A morbid condition in which albumin is present in the urine.
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Al"bu*mose` (, n. [From albumin.] (Chem.) A compound or class of compounds formed from albumin by dilute acids or by an acid solution of pepsin. Used also in combination, as antialbumose, hemialbumose.
alarmed air. Longfellow.
Al*ca"ic (, a. [L. Alca\'8bcus, Gr. Pertaining to Alc\'91us, a lyric poet of Mitylene, about 6000 b. c. -- n. A kind of verse, so called from Alc\'91us. One variety consists of five feet, a spondee or iambic, an iambic, a long syllable, and two dactyls.
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\'d8Al*caid", Al*cayde" (, n. [Sp. alcaide, fr. Ar. al-q\'be\'c6d governor, fr. q\'beda to lead, govern.] 1. A commander of a castle or fortress among the Spaniards, Portuguese, and Moors.
Al*caid", Al*cayde" (, n. [Sp. alcaide, fr. Ar. al-q\'be\'c6d governor, fr. q\'beda to lead, govern.] 1. A commander of a castle or fortress among the Spaniards, Portuguese, and Moors.
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2. The warden, or keeper of a jail.
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\'d8Al*cal"de (, n. [Sp. alcalde, fr. Ar. al-q\'bed\'c6 judge, fr. qada to decide, judge. Hence, the cadi of the Turks. Cf. Cadi.] A magistrate or judge in Spain and in Spanish America, etc. Prescott.
Al*cal"de (, n. [Sp. alcalde, fr. Ar. al-q\'bed\'c6 judge, fr. qada to decide, judge. Hence, the cadi of the Turks. Cf. Cadi.] A magistrate or judge in Spain and in Spanish America, etc. Prescott.
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Alcaid.
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\'d8Al`cal*di"a (?), n. [Sp. Alcald\'a1a.] The jurisdiction or office of an alcalde; also, the building or chamber in which he conducts the business of his office.
Al`cal*di"a (?), n. [Sp. Alcald\'a1a.] The jurisdiction or office of an alcalde; also, the building or chamber in which he conducts the business of his office.
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Al`ca*lim"e*ter, n. See Alkalimeter.
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\'d8Al*can"na (, n. [Sp. alcana, alhe, fr. Ar. al-hinn\'be. See Henna, and cf. Alkanet.] (Bot.) An oriental shrub (Lawsonia inermis) from which henna is obtained.
Al*can"na (, n. [Sp. alcana, alhe, fr. Ar. al-hinn\'be. See Henna, and cf. Alkanet.] (Bot.) An oriental shrub (Lawsonia inermis) from which henna is obtained.
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\'d8Al`car*ra"za (, n.; pl. Alcarrazas. ( [Sp., from Ar. al-kurr\'bez earthen vessel.] A vessel of porous earthenware, used for cooling liquids by evaporation from the exterior surface.
Al`car*ra"za (, n.; pl. Alcarrazas. ( [Sp., from Ar. al-kurr\'bez earthen vessel.] A vessel of porous earthenware, used for cooling liquids by evaporation from the exterior surface.
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\'d8Al*cayde" (, n. Same as Alcaid.
Al*cayde" (, n. Same as Alcaid.
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\'d8Al*ca"zar (, n. [ fr. Ar. al the + qacr (in pl.) a castle.] A fortress; also, a royal palace. Prescott.
Al*ca"zar (, n. [ fr. Ar. al the + qacr (in pl.) a castle.] A fortress; also, a royal palace. Prescott.
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\'d8Al*ce"do (, n. [L., equiv. to Gr. Halcyon.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of perching birds, including the European kingfisher (Alcedo ispida). See Halcyon.
Al*ce"do (, n. [L., equiv. to Gr. Halcyon.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of perching birds, including the European kingfisher (Alcedo ispida). See Halcyon.
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Alces n. 1. 1 a genus of elk or moose.
alchemy. Shak.<

Al*chym"ic (, a., Al"chy*mist (, n., Al`chy*mis"tic (, a., Al"chy*my (, n. See Alchemic, Alchemist, Alchemistic, Alchemy.
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\'d8Al"co (, n. A small South American dog, domesticated by the aborigines.
Al"co (, n. A small South American dog, domesticated by the aborigines.
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{ Al"co*ate (, Al"co*hate (, } n. Shortened forms of Alcoholate.
alchemy. Shak.<

Al"cy*on (, n. See Halcyon.
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\'d8Al`cy*o*na"ce*a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of soft-bodied Alcyonaria, of which Alcyonium is the type. See Illust. under Alcyonaria.
Al`cy*o*na"ce*a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of soft-bodied Alcyonaria, of which Alcyonium is the type. See Illust. under Alcyonaria.
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\'d8Al`cy*o*na"ri*a (acr/l`s, prop. n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the orders of Anthozoa. It includes the Alcyonacea, Pennatulacea, and Gorgonacea.
Al`cy*o*na"ri*a (acr/l`s, prop. n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the orders of Anthozoa. It includes the Alcyonacea, Pennatulacea, and Gorgonacea.
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\'d8Al*cy"o*nes (, n. pl. [L., pl. of Alcyon.] (Zo\'94l.) The kingfishers.
Al*cy"o*nes (, n. pl. [L., pl. of Alcyon.] (Zo\'94l.) The kingfishers.
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Al`cy*on"ic (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Alcyonaria.
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\'d8Al`cy*o"ni*um (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fleshy Alcyonaria, its polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. The term was also formerly used for certain species of sponges.
Al`cy*o"ni*um (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fleshy Alcyonaria, its polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. The term was also formerly used for certain species of sponges.
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Al"cy*o*noid (, a. [Gr. 'alkyo`nion + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) Like or pertaining to the Alcyonaria. -- n. A zo\'94phyte of the order Alcyonaria.
Spenser.
Ale"cost` (, n. [Ale + L. costus an aromatic plant: cf. Costmary.] (Bot.) The plant costmary, which was formerly much used for flavoring ale.
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\'d8Al`ec*tor"i*des (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of birds including the common fowl and the pheasants.
Al`ec*tor"i*des (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of birds including the common fowl and the pheasants.
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A*lec`to*rom"a*chy (, n. [Gr. Cockfighting.
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Ale"-knight` (, n. A pot companion. [Obs.]
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\'d8Al"em (?), n. [Turk. 'alem, fr. Ar. 'alam.] (Mil.) The imperial standard of the Turkish Empire.
Al"em (?), n. [Turk. 'alem, fr. Ar. 'alam.] (Mil.) The imperial standard of the Turkish Empire.
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Al`e*man"nic (, a. Belonging to the Alemanni, a confederacy of warlike German tribes.
Spenser.
Pope.
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\'d8A*lex"i*a (?), n. [NL.; a- not + Gr. legere to read.] (Med.) (a) As used by some, inability to read aloud, due to brain disease. (b) More commonly, inability, due to brain disease, to understand written or printed symbols although they can be seen, as in case of word blindness.
A*lex"i*a (?), n. [NL.; a- not + Gr. legere to read.] (Med.) (a) As used by some, inability to read aloud, due to brain disease. (b) More commonly, inability, due to brain disease, to understand written or printed symbols although they can be seen, as in case of word blindness.
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{ A*lex`i*phar"mac (, A*lex`i*phar"ma*cal (, } a. & n. [See Alexipharmic.] Alexipharmic. [Obs.]
Pope.A*lex`i*ter"ic, n. [Gr. alexit\'8are, LL. alexiterium.] (Med.) A preservative against contagious and infectious diseases, and the effects of poison in general. Brande & C.
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\'d8Al"fa ( or Al"fa grass" (, n. A plant (Macrochloa tenacissima) of North Africa; also, its fiber, used in paper making.
Al"fa ( or Al"fa grass" (, n. A plant (Macrochloa tenacissima) of North Africa; also, its fiber, used in paper making.
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Al*fal"fa (, n. [Sp.] (Bot.) The lucern (Medicago sativa), a leguminous plant having bluish purple cloverlike flowers, and cultivated for fodder; -- so called in California, Texas, etc.
Pope.Al"fe*nide (, n. (Metal.) An alloy of nickel and silver electroplated with silver.
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\'d8Al*fe"res (, n. [Sp., fr. Ar. al-f\'bers knight.] An ensign; a standard bearer. [Obs.] J. Fletcher.
Al*fe"res (, n. [Sp., fr. Ar. al-f\'bers knight.] An ensign; a standard bearer. [Obs.] J. Fletcher.
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Al"fet, n. [LL. alfetum, fr. AS. \'belf\'91t a pot to boil in; \'bel burning + f\'91t vat.] A caldron of boiling water into which an accused person plunged his forearm as a test of innocence or guilt.
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\'d8Al*fil`a*ri"a (, n. (Bot.) The pin grass (Erodium cicutarium), a weed in California.
Al*fil`a*ri"a (, n. (Bot.) The pin grass (Erodium cicutarium), a weed in California.
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{ \'d8Al*fil`e*ri"a , \'d8Al*fil`e*ril"la } (?), n. [Mex. Sp., fr. Sp. alfiler pin.] Same as Alfilaria.
{ Al*fil`e*ri"a , Al*fil`e*ril"la } (?), n. [Mex. Sp., fr. Sp. alfiler pin.] Same as Alfilaria.
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\'d8Al`fi*o"ne (, n. (Zo\'94l.) An edible marine fish of California (Rhacochilus toxotes).
Al`fi*o"ne (, n. (Zo\'94l.) An edible marine fish of California (Rhacochilus toxotes).
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\'d8Al*for"ja (?), n. [Also alfarga, alforge.] [Sp.] A saddlebag. [Sp. Amer.]
Al*for"ja (?), n. [Also alfarga, alforge.] [Sp.] A saddlebag. [Sp. Amer.]
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\'d8Al*fres"co (, adv. & a. [It. al fresco in or on the fresh.] In the open-air. Smollett.
Al*fres"co (, adv. & a. [It. al fresco in or on the fresh.] In the open-air. Smollett.
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\'d8Al"ga (, n.; pl. Alg\'91 or algae (. [L., seaweed.] (Bot.) A kind of seaweed; pl. the class of cellular cryptogamic plants which includes the black, red, and green seaweeds, as kelp, dulse, sea lettuce, also marine and fresh water conferv\'91, etc. The algae are primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
Al"ga (, n.; pl. Alg\'91 or algae (. [L., seaweed.] (Bot.) A kind of seaweed; pl. the class of cellular cryptogamic plants which includes the black, red, and green seaweeds, as kelp, dulse, sea lettuce, also marine and fresh water conferv\'91, etc. The algae are primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
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algae n. plural of alga.
Pope.Al"gal (, a., (Bot.) Pertaining to, or like, alg\'91.
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\'d8Al`ga*ro"ba (, n. [Sp. algarroba, fr. Ar. al-kharr. Cf. Carob.] (Bot.) (a) The Carob, a leguminous tree of the Mediterranean region; also, its edible beans or pods, called St. John's bread. (b) The Honey mesquite (Prosopis juliflora), a small tree found from California to Buenos Ayres; also, its sweet, pulpy pods. A valuable gum, resembling gum arabic, is collected from the tree in Texas and Mexico.
Al`ga*ro"ba (, n. [Sp. algarroba, fr. Ar. al-kharr. Cf. Carob.] (Bot.) (a) The Carob, a leguminous tree of the Mediterranean region; also, its edible beans or pods, called St. John's bread. (b) The Honey mesquite (Prosopis juliflora), a small tree found from California to Buenos Ayres; also, its sweet, pulpy pods. A valuable gum, resembling gum arabic, is collected from the tree in Texas and Mexico.
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{ Al"ga*rot (, Al"ga*roth (, } n. [F. algaroth, fr. the name of the inventor, Algarotti.] (Med.) A term used for the Powder of Algaroth, a white powder which is a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony. It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic, purgative, and diaphoretic.
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\'d8Al`ga*ro*vil"la (, n. The agglutinated seeds and husks of the legumes of a South American tree (Inga Marth\'91). It is valuable for tanning leather, and as a dye.
Al`ga*ro*vil"la (, n. The agglutinated seeds and husks of the legumes of a South American tree (Inga Marth\'91). It is valuable for tanning leather, and as a dye.
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{ Al"gate (, Al"gates (, } adv. [All + gate way. The s is an adverbial ending. See Gate.] 1. Always; wholly; everywhere. [Obs.]
Pope.{ Al*gon"quin (, Al*gon"kin (, } n. One of a widely spread family of Indians, including many distinct tribes, which formerly occupied most of the northern and eastern part of North America. The name was originally applied to a group of Indian tribes north of the River St. Lawrence.
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\'d8Al"gor (, n. [L.] (Med.) Cold; chilliness.
Al"gor (, n. [L.] (Med.) Cold; chilliness.
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{ Al"go*rism (, Al"go*rithm (, } n. [OE. algorism, algrim, augrim, OF. algorisme, F. algorithme (cf. Sp. algoritmo, OSp. alguarismo, LL. algorismus), fr. the Ar. al-Khow\'berezm\'c6 of Khow\'berezm, the modern Khiwa, surname of Abu Ja'far Mohammed ben Mus\'be, author of a work on arithmetic early in the 9th century, which was translated into Latin, such books bearing the name algorismus. The spelling with th is due to a supposed connection with Gr. 1. The art of calculating by nine figures and zero; computation with Arabic figures.
Pope.Al"gous (, a. [L. algosus, fr. alga seaweed.] Of or pertaining to the alg\'91, or seaweeds; abounding with, or like, seaweed.
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\'d8Al`gua*zil" ( (, n. [Sp. alguacil, fr. Ar. alwaz\'c6r the vizier. Cf. Vizier.] An inferior officer of justice in Spain; a warrant officer; a constable. Prescott.
Al`gua*zil" ( (, n. [Sp. alguacil, fr. Ar. alwaz\'c6r the vizier. Cf. Vizier.] An inferior officer of justice in Spain; a warrant officer; a constable. Prescott.
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Al"gum (, n. Same as Almug (and etymologically preferable). 2 Chron. ii. 8.
Pope.{ Al`ham*bra"ic (, Al`ham*bresque" (?; 277), } a. Made or decorated after the fanciful style of the ornamentation in the Alhambra, which affords an unusually fine exhibition of Saracenic or Arabesque architecture.
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\'d8Al*hen"na (, n. See Henna.
Al*hen"na (, n. See Henna.
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A"li*as (, adv. [L., fr. alius. See Else.] (Law) (a) Otherwise; otherwise called; -- a term used in legal proceedings to connect the different names of any one who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful; as, Smith, alias Simpson. (b) At another time.
Pope.Al`i*tur"gic*al (, a. [Pref. a- + liturgical.] (Eccl.) Applied to those days when the holy sacrifice is not offered. Shipley.
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\'d8A`li*un"de (, adv. & a. [L.] (Law) From another source; from elsewhere; as, a case proved aliunde; evidence aliunde.
A`li*un"de (, adv. & a. [L.] (Law) From another source; from elsewhere; as, a case proved aliunde; evidence aliunde.
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A*live" (, a. [OE. on live, AS. on l\'c6fe in life; l\'c6fe being dat. of l\'c6f life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.] 1. Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.
Pope.Syn. -- animateness, liveness
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\'d8A`li*za"ri (, n. [Perh. fr. Ar. 'a juice extracted from a plant, fr. 'a to press.] (Com.) The madder of the Levant. Brande & C.
A`li*za"ri (, n. [Perh. fr. Ar. 'a juice extracted from a plant, fr. 'a to press.] (Com.) The madder of the Levant. Brande & C.
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A*liz"a*rin, A*liz"a*rine (, n. [F. alizarine, fr. alizari.] (Chem.) A coloring principle, C14H6O2(OH)2, found in madder, and now produced artificially as an an orange-red crystalline compound from anthracene. It is used in making red pigments (such as the Turkish reds), and in dyeing.
Milton.
All they were wondrous loth. Spenser.
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\'d8Al`la bre"ve (. [It., according to the breve.] (Old Church Music) With one breve, or four minims, to measure, and sung faster like four crotchets; in quick common time; -- indicated in the time signature by
Al`la bre"ve (. [It., according to the breve.] (Old Church Music) With one breve, or four minims, to measure, and sung faster like four crotchets; in quick common time; -- indicated in the time signature by
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\'d8Al"lah (, n. [ contr. fr. the article al the + ilah God.] The name of the Supreme Being, in use among the Arabs and the Mohammedans generally.
Al"lah (, n. [ contr. fr. the article al the + ilah God.] The name of the Supreme Being, in use among the Arabs and the Mohammedans generally.
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All`-a-mort" (, a. See Alamort.
Milton.
{ Al*lan"toid (, Al`lan*toid"al (, } a. [Gr. e'i^dos form.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the allantois.
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\'d8Al`lan*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of Vertebrata in which the embryo develops an allantois. It includes reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Al`lan*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of Vertebrata in which the embryo develops an allantois. It includes reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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Al*lan"to*in (, n. (Chem.) A crystalline, transparent, colorless substance found in the allantoic liquid of the fetal calf; -- formerly called allantoic acid and amniotic acid.
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{ \'d8Al*lan"to*is (, Al*lan"toid (, } n.. (Anat.) A membranous appendage of the embryos of mammals, birds, and reptiles, -- in mammals serving to connect the fetus with the parent; the urinary vesicle.
{ Al*lan"to*is (, Al*lan"toid (, } n.. (Anat.) A membranous appendage of the embryos of mammals, birds, and reptiles, -- in mammals serving to connect the fetus with the parent; the urinary vesicle.
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Al"la*trate (, v. i. [L. allatrare. See Latrate.] To bark as a dog. [Obs.] Stubbes.
loyalty he kept, his love, his zeal. Milton.An allegory is a prolonged metaphor. Bunyan's \'bdPilgrim's Progress\'b8 and Spenser's \'bdFa\'89rie Queene\'b8 are celebrated examples of the allegory.
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\'d8Al`le`gresse" (, n. [F. all\'82gresse, fr. L. alacer sprightly.] Joy; gladsomeness.
Al`le`gresse" (, n. [F. all\'82gresse, fr. L. alacer sprightly.] Joy; gladsomeness.
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\'d8Al`le*gret"to (, a. [It., dim. of allegro.] (Mus.) Quicker than andante, but not so quick as allegro. -- n. A movement in this time.
Al`le*gret"to (, a. [It., dim. of allegro.] (Mus.) Quicker than andante, but not so quick as allegro. -- n. A movement in this time.
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\'d8Al*le"gro (, a. [It., merry, gay, fr. L. alacer lively. Cf. Aleger.] (Mus.) Brisk, lively. -- n. An allegro movement; a quick, sprightly strain or piece.
Al*le"gro (, a. [It., merry, gay, fr. L. alacer lively. Cf. Aleger.] (Mus.) Brisk, lively. -- n. An allegro movement; a quick, sprightly strain or piece.
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al*lele" n. 1. 1 1. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that can have the same place on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits.
loyalty he kept, his love, his zeal. Milton.I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia. Rev. xix. 1.
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\'d8Al"le*mande" (, n. [F., fr. allemand German.] 1. (Mus.) A dance in moderate twofold time, invented by the French in the reign of Louis XIV.; -- now mostly found in suites of pieces, like those of Bach and Handel.
Al"le*mande" (, n. [F., fr. allemand German.] 1. (Mus.) A dance in moderate twofold time, invented by the French in the reign of Louis XIV.; -- now mostly found in suites of pieces, like those of Bach and Handel.
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2. A figure in dancing.
loyalty he kept, his love, his zeal. Milton.allergy n. 1. hypersensitivity to a particular substance. \'bdan allergy to bee venom so severe that a second sting may be fatal\'b8
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\'d8Al*le"ri*on (, n. [F. al\'82rion, LL. alario a sort of eagle; of uncertain origin.] (Her.) Am eagle without beak or feet, with expanded wings. Burke.
Al*le"ri*on (, n. [F. al\'82rion, LL. alario a sort of eagle; of uncertain origin.] (Her.) Am eagle without beak or feet, with expanded wings. Burke.
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Al*le"vi*ate (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Alleviated; p. pr. & vb. n. Alleviating.] [LL. alleviare, fr. L. ad + levis light. See Alegge, Levity.] 1. To lighten or lessen the force or weight of. [Obs.]
shope me in shroudes as I a shepe were. <

Al*lit"er*a`tor (, n. One who alliterates.
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\'d8Al"li*um (, n. [L., garlic.] (bot.) A genus of plants, including the onion, garlic, leek, chive, etc.
Al"li*um (, n. [L., garlic.] (bot.) A genus of plants, including the onion, garlic, leek, chive, etc.
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all-knowing adj. knowing everything.
shope me in shroudes as I a shepe were. <

3. The admission of an item in an account, or an allowance made upon an account; -- a term used in the English exchequer.
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\'d8Al`lo*ca"tur (, n. [LL., it is allowed, fr. allocare to allow.] (Law) \'bdAllowed.\'b8 The word allocatur expresses the allowance of a proceeding, writ, order, etc., by a court, judge, or judicial officer.
Al`lo*ca"tur (, n. [LL., it is allowed, fr. allocare to allow.] (Law) \'bdAllowed.\'b8 The word allocatur expresses the allowance of a proceeding, writ, order, etc., by a court, judge, or judicial officer.
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Al`lo*chro"ic (, a. Changeable in color.
shope me in shroudes as I a shepe were. <

Al*lude", v. t. To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable. [Obs.] Wither.
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\'d8Al`lu`mette (, n. [F., from allumer to light.] A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc.
Al`lu`mette (, n. [F., from allumer to light.] A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc.
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Al*lu"mi*nor (, n. [OF. alumineor, fr. L. ad + liminare. See Luminate.] An illuminator of manuscripts and books; a limner. [Obs.] Cowell.
shope me in shroudes as I a shepe were. <

Al*lure", n. Allurement. [R.] Hayward.
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\'d8Al`lure" (, n. [F.; aller to go.] Gait; bearing.
Al`lure" (, n. [F.; aller to go.] Gait; bearing.
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The swing, the gait, the pose, the allure of these men. Harper's Mag.
allied. Spenser.Al`ma*can"tar (, n. (Astron.) (a) Same as Almucantar. (b) A recently invented instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross a given almacantar circle. See Almucantar.
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{ \'d8Al`ma*di"a (, \'d8Al"ma*die (, } n. [F. almadie (cf. Sp. & Pg. almadia), fr. Ar. alma'd\'c6yah a raft, float.] (Naut.) (a) A bark canoe used by the Africans. (b) A boat used at Calicut, in India, about eighty feet long, and six or seven broad.
{ Al`ma*di"a (, Al"ma*die (, } n. [F. almadie (cf. Sp. & Pg. almadia), fr. Ar. alma'd\'c6yah a raft, float.] (Naut.) (a) A bark canoe used by the Africans. (b) A boat used at Calicut, in India, about eighty feet long, and six or seven broad.
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Al"ma*gest (, n. [F. almageste, LL. almageste, Ar. al-majist\'c6, fr. Gr. The celebrated work of Ptolemy of Alexandria, which contains nearly all that is known of the astronomical observations and theories of the ancients. The name was extended to other similar works.
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\'d8Al*ma"gra (, n. [Sp. almagra, almagre, fr. Ar. al-maghrah red clay or earth.] A fine, deep red ocher, somewhat purplish, found in Spain. It is the sil atticum of the ancients. Under the name of Indian red it is used for polishing glass and silver.
Al*ma"gra (, n. [Sp. almagra, almagre, fr. Ar. al-maghrah red clay or earth.] A fine, deep red ocher, somewhat purplish, found in Spain. It is the sil atticum of the ancients. Under the name of Indian red it is used for polishing glass and silver.
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{ Al"main (, Al"mayne (-m, Al"man (-m, } n. [OF. Aleman, F. Allemand, fr. L. Alemanni, ancient Ger. tribes.] [Obs.] 1. A German. Also adj., German. Shak.
allied. Spenser.Almain rivets, Almayne rivets, or Alman rivets, a sort of light armor from Germany, characterized by overlapping plates, arranged to slide on rivets, and thus afford great flexibility.
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\'d8Al"ma Ma"ter (. [L., fostering mother.] A college or seminary where one is educated.
Al"ma Ma"ter (. [L., fostering mother.] A college or seminary where one is educated.
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Al"ma*nac (?; 277), n. [LL. almanac, almanach: cf. F. almanach, Sp. almanaque, It. almanacco, all of uncertain origin.] A book or table, containing a calendar of days, and months, to which astronomical data and various statistics are often added, such as the times of the rising and setting of the sun and moon, eclipses, hours of full tide, stated festivals of churches, terms of courts, etc.
allied. Spenser.Al"man*dine (, n. [LL. almandina, alamandina, for L. alabandina a precious stone, named after Alabanda, a town in Caria, where it was first and chiefly found: cf. F. almandine.] (Min.) The common red variety of garnet.
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{ \'d8Al"me, \'d8Al"meh } (, n. [Ar. 'almah (fem.) learned, fr. 'alama to know: cf. F. alm\'82e.] An Egyptian dancing girl; an Alma.
{ Al"me, Al"meh } (, n. [Ar. 'almah (fem.) learned, fr. 'alama to know: cf. F. alm\'82e.] An Egyptian dancing girl; an Alma.
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The Almehs lift their arms in dance. Bayard Taylor.
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\'d8Al`men*dron" (, n. [Sp., fr. almendra almond.] The lofty Brazil-nut tree.
Al`men*dron" (, n. [Sp., fr. almendra almond.] The lofty Brazil-nut tree.
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Al"mer*y (, n. See Ambry. [Obs.]
allied. Spenser.Al"muce (, n. Same as Amice, a hood or cape.
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\'d8Al*mude" (, n. [Pg. almude, or Sp. almud, a measure of grain or dry fruit, fr. Ar. al-mudd a dry measure.] A measure for liquids in several countries. In Portugal the Lisbon almude is about 4.4, and the Oporto almude about 6.6, gallons U. S. measure. In Turkey the \'bdalmud\'b8 is about 1.4 gallons.
Al*mude" (, n. [Pg. almude, or Sp. almud, a measure of grain or dry fruit, fr. Ar. al-mudd a dry measure.] A measure for liquids in several countries. In Portugal the Lisbon almude is about 4.4, and the Oporto almude about 6.6, gallons U. S. measure. In Turkey the \'bdalmud\'b8 is about 1.4 gallons.
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{ Al"mug (, Al"gum (, } n. [Heb., perh. borrowed fr. Skr. valguka sandalwood.] (Script.) A tree or wood of the Bible (2 Chron. ii. 8; 1 K. x. 11).
along. Coleridge.
The . . . aloofness of his dim forest life. Thoreau.
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{ \'d8Al`o*pe"ci*a (, A*lop"e*cy (, } n. [L. alopecia, Gr. 'alwpeki`a, fr. 'alw`phx fox, because loss of the hair is common among foxes.] (Med.) Loss of the hair; baldness.
{ Al`o*pe"ci*a (, A*lop"e*cy (, } n. [L. alopecia, Gr. 'alwpeki`a, fr. 'alw`phx fox, because loss of the hair is common among foxes.] (Med.) Loss of the hair; baldness.
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A*lop"e*cist (, n. A practitioner who tries to prevent or cure baldness.
along. Coleridge.
A"lose (, n. [F., fr. L. alosa or alausa.] (Zo\'94l.) The European shad (Alosa alosa formerly Clupea alosa); -- called also allice shad or allis shad. The name is sometimes applied to the American shad (Alosa sapidissima formerly Clupea sapidissima). See Shad.
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Alouatta, \'d8Al`ou*atte" (, n. [Of uncertain origin.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the several species of howling monkeys of South America. See Howler{2}.
Alouatta, Al`ou*atte" (, n. [Of uncertain origin.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the several species of howling monkeys of South America. See Howler{2}.
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A*loud" (, adv. [Pref. a- + loud.] With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.
along. Coleridge.
{ Al"pen*horn` (?), Alp"horn` }, n. [G. Alpenhorn.] A curved wooden horn about three feet long, with a cupped mouthpiece and a bell, used by the Swiss to sound the ranz des vaches and other melodies. Its notes are open harmonics of the tube.
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\'d8Al"pen*stock` (, n. [G.; Alp, gen. pl. Alpen + stock stick.] A long staff, pointed with iron, used in climbing the Alps. Cheever.
Al"pen*stock` (, n. [G.; Alp, gen. pl. Alpen + stock stick.] A long staff, pointed with iron, used in climbing the Alps. Cheever.
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Al*pes"trine (, a. [L. Alpestris.] 1. Pertaining to the Alps, or other high mountains; as, Alpestrine diseases, etc.
along. Coleridge.
{ Al"pist (, Al"pi*a (, } n. [F.: cf. Sp. & Pg. alpiste.] The seed of canary grass (Phalaris Canariensis), used for feeding cage birds.
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\'d8Al"qui*fou (, n. [Equiv. to arquifoux, F. alquifoux, Sp. alquif\'a2l, fr. the same Arabic word as alcohol. See Alcohol.] A lead ore found in Cornwall, England, and used by potters to give a green glaze to their wares; potter's ore.
Al"qui*fou (, n. [Equiv. to arquifoux, F. alquifoux, Sp. alquif\'a2l, fr. the same Arabic word as alcohol. See Alcohol.] A lead ore found in Cornwall, England, and used by potters to give a green glaze to their wares; potter's ore.
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Al*read"y (, adv. [All (OE. al) + ready.] Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously. \'bdJoseph was in Egypt already.\'b8 Exod. i. 5.
along. Coleridge.
Al*sa"tian, n. An inhabitant of Alsatia or Alsace in Germany, or of Alsatia or White Friars (a resort of debtors and criminals) in London.
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\'d8Al` se"gno (. [It., to the mark or sign.](Mus.) A direction for the performer to return and recommence from the sign
Al` se"gno (. [It., to the mark or sign.](Mus.) A direction for the performer to return and recommence from the sign
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Al"sike (, n. [From Alsike, in Sweden.] A species of clover with pinkish or white flowers; Trifolium hybridum.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al*ter"nant (, a. [L. alternans, p. pr.: cf. F. alternant. See Alternate, v. t.] (Geol.) Composed of alternate layers, as some rocks.
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\'d8Al`ter`nat" (?), n. [F.] A usage, among diplomats, of rotation in precedence among representatives of equal rank, sometimes determined by lot and at other times in regular order. The practice obtains in the signing of treaties and conventions between nations.
Al`ter`nat" (?), n. [F.] A usage, among diplomats, of rotation in precedence among representatives of equal rank, sometimes determined by lot and at other times in regular order. The practice obtains in the signing of treaties and conventions between nations.
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Al*ter"nate (?; 277), a. [L. alternatus, p. p. of alternate, fr. alternus. See Altern, Alter.] 1. Being or succeeding by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; by turns first one and then the other; hence, reciprocal.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al*ter"ni*ty (, n. [LL. alternitas.] Succession by turns; alternation. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
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{ \'d8Al*th\'91"a, \'d8Al*the"a } (, n. [althaea, Gr. (Bot.) (a) A genus of plants of the Mallow family. It includes the officinal marsh mallow, and the garden hollyhocks. (b) An ornamental shrub (Hibiscus Syriacus) of the Mallow family.
{ Al*th\'91"a, Al*the"a } (, n. [althaea, Gr. (Bot.) (a) A genus of plants of the Mallow family. It includes the officinal marsh mallow, and the garden hollyhocks. (b) An ornamental shrub (Hibiscus Syriacus) of the Mallow family.
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Al*the"ine (, n. (Chem.) Asparagine.
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\'d8Al"thing (?), n. [Icel. (modern) alping, earlier alpingi; allr all + ping assembly. See All, and Thing.] The national assembly or parliament of Iceland. See Thing, n., 8.
Al"thing (?), n. [Icel. (modern) alping, earlier alpingi; allr all + ping assembly. See All, and Thing.] The national assembly or parliament of Iceland. See Thing, n., 8.
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Al*tho" (, conj. Although. [Reformed spelling]
alteration in me. Milton.
Al*tis"o*nous (-n, a. [L. altisonus.] Altisonant.
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\'d8Al*tis"si*mo (, n. [It.; superl. of alto.] (Mus.) The part or notes situated above F in alt.
Al*tis"si*mo (, n. [It.; superl. of alto.] (Mus.) The part or notes situated above F in alt.
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Al"ti*tude (, n. [L. altitudo, fr. altus high. Cf. Altar, Haughty, Enhance.] 1. Space extended upward; height; the perpendicular elevation of an object above its foundation, above the ground, or above a given level, or of one object above another; as, the altitude of a mountain, or of a bird above the top of a tree.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al"to-re*lie"vo (, n. Alto-rilievo.
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\'d8Al"to-ri*lie*vo (, n.; pl. Alto-rilievos (. [It.] (Sculp.) High relief; sculptured work in which the figures project more than half their thickness; as, this figure is an alto-rilievo or in alto-rilievo.
Al"to-ri*lie*vo (, n.; pl. Alto-rilievos (. [It.] (Sculp.) High relief; sculptured work in which the figures project more than half their thickness; as, this figure is an alto-rilievo or in alto-rilievo.
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mezzo-rilievo, demi-rilievo, or medium relief; when its projection is less than one half, basso-rilievo, bas-relief, or low relief.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al"tri*cal (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Like the altrices.
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\'d8Al*tri"ces (, n. pl. [L., nourishes, pl. of altrix.] (Zo\'94l.) Nursers, -- a term applied to those birds whose young are hatched in a very immature and helpless condition, so as to require the care of their parents for some time; -- opposed to pr\'91coces.
Al*tri"ces (, n. pl. [L., nourishes, pl. of altrix.] (Zo\'94l.) Nursers, -- a term applied to those birds whose young are hatched in a very immature and helpless condition, so as to require the care of their parents for some time; -- opposed to pr\'91coces.
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altricial adj. 1. born naked and blind and dependent on parents for food; -- of hatchlings. Opposite of precocial.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al"u*del (, n. [F. & Sp. aludel, fr. Ar. aluth\'bel.] (Chem.) One of the pear-shaped pots open at both ends, and so formed as to be fitted together, the neck of one into the bottom of another in succession; -- used in the process of sublimation. Ure.
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\'d8Al"u*la (, n. [NL., dim. of L. ala a wing.] (Zo\'94l.) A false or bastard wing. See under Bastard.
Al"u*la (, n. [NL., dim. of L. ala a wing.] (Zo\'94l.) A false or bastard wing. See under Bastard.
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Al"u*lar (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Pertaining to the alula.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al"um (, v. t. To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum. Ure.
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\'d8A*lu"men (, n. [L.] (Chem.) Alum.
A*lu"men (, n. [L.] (Chem.) Alum.
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A*lu"mi*na (, n. [L. alumen, aluminis. See Alum.] (Chem.) One of the earths, consisting of two parts of aluminium and three of oxygen, Al2O3.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al"um*ish (, a. Somewhat like alum.
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\'d8A*lum"na (, n. fem.; pl. Alumn\'91 ( . [L. See Alumnus.] A female pupil; especially, a graduate of a school or college.
A*lum"na (, n. fem.; pl. Alumn\'91 ( . [L. See Alumnus.] A female pupil; especially, a graduate of a school or college.
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\'d8A*lum"nus (, n.; pl. Alumni (. [L., fr. alere to nourish.] A pupil; especially, a graduate of a college or other seminary of learning.
A*lum"nus (, n.; pl. Alumni (. [L., fr. alere to nourish.] A pupil; especially, a graduate of a college or other seminary of learning.
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Al"um root` (. (Bot.) A North American herb (Heuchera Americana) of the Saxifrage family, whose root has astringent properties.
alteration in me. Milton.
Al*ve"o*li*form (, a. [L. alveolus + -form.] Having the form of alveoli, or little sockets, cells, or cavities.
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\'d8Al*ve"o*lus (, n.; pl. Alveoli (-l. [L., a small hollow or cavity, dim. of alveus: cf. F. alv\'82ole. See Alveary.] 1. A cell in a honeycomb.
Al*ve"o*lus (, n.; pl. Alveoli (-l. [L., a small hollow or cavity, dim. of alveus: cf. F. alv\'82ole. See Alveary.] 1. A cell in a honeycomb.
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2. (Zo\'94l.) A small cavity in a coral, shell, or fossil
alteration in me. Milton.
3. (Anat.) A small depression, sac, or vesicle, as the socket of a tooth, the air cells of the lungs, the ultimate saccules of glands, etc.
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\'d8Al"ve*us (, n.; pl. Alvei (. [L.] The channel of a river. Weate.
Al"ve*us (, n.; pl. Alvei (. [L.] The channel of a river. Weate.
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Al"vine (, a. [L. alvus belly: cf. F. alvin.] Of, from, in, or pertaining to, the belly or the intestines; as, alvine discharges; alvine concretions.
alteration in me. Milton.
He always rides a black galloway. Bulwer.
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\'d8A*lys"sum (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`lysson, name of a plant, perh. fr. 'a priv. + ly`ssa raging madness.] (Bot.) A genus of cruciferous plants; madwort. The sweet alyssum (Alyssum maritimum), cultivated for bouquets, bears small, white, sweet-scented flowers.
A*lys"sum (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`lysson, name of a plant, perh. fr. 'a priv. + ly`ssa raging madness.] (Bot.) A genus of cruciferous plants; madwort. The sweet alyssum (Alyssum maritimum), cultivated for bouquets, bears small, white, sweet-scented flowers.
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Alytes n. a genus of amphibians comprising the midwife toads.
alteration in me. Milton.
Am`a*crat"ic (, a. [Gr. (Photog.) Amasthenic. Sir J. Herschel.
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\'d8Am`a*da*vat" (, n. [Indian name. From Ahmedabad, a city from which it was imported to Europe.] (Zo\'94l.) The strawberry finch, a small Indian song bird (Estrelda amandava), commonly caged and kept for fighting. The female is olive brown; the male, in summer, mostly crimson; -- called also red waxbill. [Written also amaduvad and avadavat.]
Am`a*da*vat" (, n. [Indian name. From Ahmedabad, a city from which it was imported to Europe.] (Zo\'94l.) The strawberry finch, a small Indian song bird (Estrelda amandava), commonly caged and kept for fighting. The female is olive brown; the male, in summer, mostly crimson; -- called also red waxbill. [Written also amaduvad and avadavat.]
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Am"a*dou (, n. [F. amadou tinder, prop. lure, bait, fr. amadouer to allure, caress, perh. fr. Icel. mata to feed, which is akin to E. meat.] A spongy, combustible substance, prepared from fungus (Boletus and Polyporus) which grows on old trees; German tinder; punk. It has been employed as a styptic by surgeons, but its common use is as tinder, for which purpose it is prepared by soaking it in a strong solution of niter. Ure.
alteration in me. Milton.
a*mal"gam, v. t. & i. [Cf. F. amalgamer] To amalgamate. Boyle. B. Jonson.
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\'d8A*mal"ga*ma (, n. Same as Amalgam.
A*mal"ga*ma (, n. Same as Amalgam.
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They divided this their amalgama into a number of incoherent republics. Burke.
alteration in me. Milton.
2. A kind of cold cream prepared from almonds, for chapped hands, etc.
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\'d8Am`a*ni"ta (?), n. [NL. See Amanitine.] (Bot.) A genus of poisonous fungi of the family Agaricace\'91, characterized by having a volva, an annulus, and white spores. The species resemble edible mushrooms, and are frequently mistaken for them. Amanita muscaria, syn. Agaricus muscarius, is the fly amanita, or fly agaric; and Agaricus phalloides is the death cup (or death cap).
Am`a*ni"ta (?), n. [NL. See Amanitine.] (Bot.) A genus of poisonous fungi of the family Agaricace\'91, characterized by having a volva, an annulus, and white spores. The species resemble edible mushrooms, and are frequently mistaken for them. Amanita muscaria, syn. Agaricus muscarius, is the fly amanita, or fly agaric; and Agaricus phalloides is the death cup (or death cap).
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A*man"i*tine (, n. [Gr. The poisonous principle of some fungi.
alteration in me. Milton.
A*man`u*en"sis (, n.; pl. Amanuenses (. [L., fr. a, ab + manus hand.] A person whose employment is to write what another dictates, or to copy what another has written.
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\'d8A*mar"a*cus (, n. [L., fr. Gr. A fragrant flower. Tennyson.
A*mar"a*cus (, n. [L., fr. Gr. A fragrant flower. Tennyson.
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Am"a*rant (, n. Amaranth, 1. [Obs.] Milton.
Cowper.
3. Of a purplish color. Buchanan.
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{ Am`a*ran"thus (, \'d8Am`a*ran"tus (, } n. Same as Amaranth.
{ Am`a*ran"thus (, Am`a*ran"tus (, } n. Same as Amaranth.
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amarelle n. 1. 1 any of several varieties of cultivated sour cherry trees of the species Prunus cerasus bearing fruit with colorless juice, e.g. Prunus cerasus caproniana.
Cowper.
{ Am`a*ryl`li*da"ceous (, Am`a*ryl*lid"e*ous (, } a. (Bot.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, an order of plants differing from the lily family chiefly in having the ovary below the petals. The narcissus and daffodil are members of this family.
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\'d8Am`a*ryl"lis (, n. [L. Amaryllis, Gr. 1. A pastoral sweetheart.
Am`a*ryl"lis (, n. [L. Amaryllis, Gr. 1. A pastoral sweetheart.
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To sport with Amaryllis in the shade. Milton.
Cowper.
A*mass"er (, n. One who amasses.
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\'d8A`mas`sette" (, n. [F. See Amass.] An instrument of horn used for collecting painters' colors on the stone in the process of grinding.
A`mas`sette" (, n. [F. See Amass.] An instrument of horn used for collecting painters' colors on the stone in the process of grinding.
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A*mass"ment (, n. [Cf. OF. amassement.] An amassing; a heap collected; a large quantity or number brought together; an accumulation.
Cowper.
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\'d8Am`au*ro"sis (, n. [Gr. (Med.) A loss or decay of sight, from loss of power in the optic nerve, without any perceptible external change in the eye; -- called also gutta serena, the \'bddrop serene\'b8 of Milton.
Am`au*ro"sis (, n. [Gr. (Med.) A loss or decay of sight, from loss of power in the optic nerve, without any perceptible external change in the eye; -- called also gutta serena, the \'bddrop serene\'b8 of Milton.
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Am`au*rot"ic (, a. Affected with amaurosis; having the characteristics of amaurosis.
amazement. Milton.
Amb-, Am*bi-. [L. prefix ambi-, amb-, akin to Gr. abhi, AS. embe, emb, OHG. umbi, umpi, G. um, and also L. ambo both. Cf. Amphi-, Both, By.] A prefix meaning about, around; -- used in words derived from the Latin.
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\'d8Am*ba"ges (, n. pl. [L. (usually in pl.); pref. ambi-, amb- + agere to drive: cf. F. ambage.] A circuit; a winding. Hence: Circuitous way or proceeding; quibble; circumlocution; indirect mode of speech.
Am*ba"ges (, n. pl. [L. (usually in pl.); pref. ambi-, amb- + agere to drive: cf. F. ambage.] A circuit; a winding. Hence: Circuitous way or proceeding; quibble; circumlocution; indirect mode of speech.
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After many ambages, perspicuously define what this melancholy is. Burton.
ambitious base. Collins.
Am*bi"tious*ness (, n. The quality of being ambitious; ambition; pretentiousness.
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\'d8Am"bi*tus (, n. [L. See Ambit, Ambition.] 1. The exterior edge or border of a thing, as the border of a leaf, or the outline of a bivalve shell.
Am"bi*tus (, n. [L. See Ambit, Ambition.] 1. The exterior edge or border of a thing, as the border of a leaf, or the outline of a bivalve shell.
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2. (Rom. Antiq.) A canvassing for votes.
ambitious base. Collins.
Am*blyg"o*nal (, a. Obtuse-angled. [Obs.] Hutton.
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{ \'d8Am`bly*o"pi*a (, Am"bly*o`py (, } n. [Gr. amblyopie.] (Med.) Weakness of sight, without and opacity of the cornea, or of the interior of the eye; the first degree of amaurosis.
{ Am`bly*o"pi*a (, Am"bly*o`py (, } n. [Gr. amblyopie.] (Med.) Weakness of sight, without and opacity of the cornea, or of the interior of the eye; the first degree of amaurosis.
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Am"bly*op"ic (, a. (Med.) Of or pertaining to amblyopy. Quain.
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\'d8Am*blyp"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.) A group of large, extinct, herbivorous mammals, common in the Tertiary formation of the United States.
Am*blyp"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.) A group of large, extinct, herbivorous mammals, common in the Tertiary formation of the United States.
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\'d8Am"bo (, n.; pl. Ambos (. [LL. ambo, Gr. ambon.] A large pulpit or reading desk, in the early Christian churches. Gwilt.
Am"bo (, n.; pl. Ambos (. [LL. ambo, Gr. ambon.] A large pulpit or reading desk, in the early Christian churches. Gwilt.
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\'d8Am"bon (, n. Same as Ambo.
Am"bon (, n. Same as Ambo.
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Am*boy"na but"ton. (Med.) A chronic contagious affection of the skin, prevalent in the tropics.
ambitious base. Collins.
Am`bu*la"cri*form (, a. [Ambulacrum + -form] (Zo\'94l.) Having the form of ambulacra.
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\'d8Am`bu*la"crum (, n.; pl. Ambulacra (. [L., an alley or covered way.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) One of the radical zones of echinoderms, along which run the principal nerves, blood vessels, and water tubes. These zones usually bear rows of locomotive suckers or tentacles, which protrude from regular pores. In star fishes they occupy the grooves along the under side of the rays. (b) One of the suckers on the feet of mites.
Am`bu*la"crum (, n.; pl. Ambulacra (. [L., an alley or covered way.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) One of the radical zones of echinoderms, along which run the principal nerves, blood vessels, and water tubes. These zones usually bear rows of locomotive suckers or tentacles, which protrude from regular pores. In star fishes they occupy the grooves along the under side of the rays. (b) One of the suckers on the feet of mites.
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Am"bu*lance (, n. [F. ambulance, h\'93pital ambulant, fr. L. ambulare to walk. See Amble.] (Mil.) (a) A field hospital, so organized as to follow an army in its movements, and intended to succor the wounded as soon as possible. Often used adjectively; as, an ambulance wagon; ambulance stretcher; ambulance corps. (b) An ambulance wagon or cart for conveying the wounded from the field, or to a hospital.
ameled. Chapman.
A*mend"a*to*ry (, a. Supplying amendment; corrective; emendatory. Bancroft.
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\'d8A`mende" (, n. [F. See Amend.] A pecuniary punishment or fine; a reparation or recantation.
A`mende" (, n. [F. See Amend.] A pecuniary punishment or fine; a reparation or recantation.
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Amende honorable (. (Old French Law) A species of infamous punishment in which the offender, being led into court with a rope about his neck, and a lighted torch in his hand, begged pardon of his God, the court, etc. In popular language, the phrase now denotes a public apology or recantation, and reparation to an injured party, for improper language or treatment.
ameled. Chapman.
This climate has not seduced by its amenities. W. Howitt.
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\'d8A*men`or*rh\'d2"a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + am\'82norrh\'82e.] (Med.) Retention or suppression of the menstrual discharge.
A*men`or*rh\'d2"a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + am\'82norrh\'82e.] (Med.) Retention or suppression of the menstrual discharge.
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A*men`or*rh\'d2"al (, a. Pertaining to amenorrh\'d2a.
ameled. Chapman.
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\'d8A men"sa et tho"ro (. [L., from board and bed.] (Law) A kind of divorce which does not dissolve the marriage bond, but merely authorizes a separate life of the husband and wife. Abbott.
A men"sa et tho"ro (. [L., from board and bed.] (Law) A kind of divorce which does not dissolve the marriage bond, but merely authorizes a separate life of the husband and wife. Abbott.
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Am"ent (, n. [L. amentum thong or strap.] (Bot.) A species of inflorescence; a catkin.
ameled. Chapman.
Am`en*ta"ceous (, a. [LL. amentaceus.] (Bot.) (a) Resembling, or consisting of, an ament or aments; as, the chestnut has an amentaceous inflorescence. (b) Bearing aments; having flowers arranged in aments; as, amentaceous plants.
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\'d8A*men"ti*a (, n. [L.] (Med.) Imbecility; total lack of understanding.
A*men"ti*a (, n. [L.] (Med.) Imbecility; total lack of understanding.
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Amentiferae n. 1. used in some classification systems for plants that bear catkins.
ameled. Chapman.
A*men"ti*form (, a. [L. amentum + -form.] (Bot.) Shaped like a catkin.
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\'d8A*men"tum (, n.; pl. Amenta (. Same as Ament.
A*men"tum (, n.; pl. Amenta (. Same as Ament.
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Am"e*nuse (, v. t. [OF. amenuisier. See Minute.] To lessen. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Milton.
Am"ess (, n. (Eccl.) Amice, a hood or cape. See 2d Amice.
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\'d8Am`e*tab"o*la (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of insects which do not undergo any metamorphosis. [Written also Ametabolia.]
Am`e*tab"o*la (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of insects which do not undergo any metamorphosis. [Written also Ametabolia.]
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A*met`a*bo"li*an (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to insects that do undergo any metamorphosis.
Milton.
2. Composed of, or containing, amethyst.
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\'d8Am`e*tro"pi*a (, n. [Gr. (Med.) a visual impairment resulting from faulty refraction of light rays in the eye. Subtypes include myopia astigmatism and hyperopia. -- Am`e*trop"ic (, a.
Am`e*tro"pi*a (, n. [Gr. (Med.) a visual impairment resulting from faulty refraction of light rays in the eye. Subtypes include myopia astigmatism and hyperopia. -- Am`e*trop"ic (, a.
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ametropic adj. 1. of or pertaining to ametropia.
Milton.
Am*har"ic (, a. Of or pertaining to Amhara, a division of Abyssinia; as, the Amharic language is closely allied to the Ethiopic. -- n. The Amharic language (now the chief language of Abyssinia).
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\'d8Am"i*a (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fresh-water ganoid fishes, exclusively confined to North America; called bowfin in Lake Champlain, dogfish in Lake Erie, and mudfish in South Carolina, etc. See Bowfin.
Am"i*a (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fresh-water ganoid fishes, exclusively confined to North America; called bowfin in Lake Champlain, dogfish in Lake Erie, and mudfish in South Carolina, etc. See Bowfin.
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A`mi*a*bil"i*ty (, n. The quality of being amiable; amiableness; sweetness of disposition.
Milton.

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\'d8A*mi"go (?), n.; pl. Amigos (#). [Sp., fr. L. amicus.] A friend; -- a Spanish term applied in the Philippine Islands to friendly natives.
A*mi"go (?), n.; pl. Amigos (#). [Sp., fr. L. amicus.] A friend; -- a Spanish term applied in the Philippine Islands to friendly natives.
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Am"ine (?; 277), n. [Ammonia + -ine.] (Org. Chem.) One of a class of basic substances derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by an alkyl or aryl group. Compare amide, in which an acyl group is attached to the nitrogen. Hydroxylamine and hydrazine, which are not an organic compounds, are also basic and may also be considered amines.
Milton.
Am"i*oid (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Like or pertaining to the Amioidei. -- n. One of the Amioidei.
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\'d8Am`i*oi"de*i (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Amia + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of ganoid fishes of which Amia is the type. See Bowfin and Ganoidei.
Am`i*oi"de*i (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Amia + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of ganoid fishes of which Amia is the type. See Bowfin and Ganoidei.
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\'d8A*mir" (, n. Same as Ameer.
A*mir" (, n. Same as Ameer.
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Am"ish (?), n. sing. & pl. [Written also Omish.] (Eccl. Hist.) The Amish Mennonites.
Milton.
A lodestone fired doth presently amit its proper virtue. Sir T. Browne.
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\'d8Am`i*to"sis (?), n. [NL. See A- not, and Mitosis.] (Biol.) Cell division in which there is first a simple cleavage of the nucleus without change in its structure (such as the formation of chromosomes), followed by the division of the cytoplasm; direct cell division; -- opposed to mitosis. It is not the usual mode of division, and is believed by many to occur chiefly in highly specialized cells which are incapable of long-continued multiplication, in transitory structures, and in those in early stages of degeneration.
Am`i*to"sis (?), n. [NL. See A- not, and Mitosis.] (Biol.) Cell division in which there is first a simple cleavage of the nucleus without change in its structure (such as the formation of chromosomes), followed by the division of the cytoplasm; direct cell division; -- opposed to mitosis. It is not the usual mode of division, and is believed by many to occur chiefly in highly specialized cells which are incapable of long-continued multiplication, in transitory structures, and in those in early stages of degeneration.
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Am`i*tot"ic (?), a. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to amitosis; karyostenotic; -- opposed to mitotic.
Milton.
Syn. -- Harmony; friendliness; friendship; affection; good will; peace.
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\'d8Am"ma (, n. [LL. amma, prob. of interjectional or imitative origin: cf. Sp. ama, G. amme, nurse, Basque ama mother, Heb. , Ar. immun, ummun.] An abbes or spiritual mother.
Am"ma (, n. [LL. amma, prob. of interjectional or imitative origin: cf. Sp. ama, G. amme, nurse, Basque ama mother, Heb. , Ar. immun, ummun.] An abbes or spiritual mother.
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Am"me*ter (, n. (Physics) A contraction of amperometer or amp\'8aremeter.
Milton.
Am`mon*i*tif"er*ous (, a. [Ammonite + -ferous.] Containing fossil ammonites.
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\'d8Am*mon`i*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Ammonite + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) An extensive group of fossil cephalopods often very abundant in Mesozoic rocks. See Ammonite.
Am*mon`i*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Ammonite + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) An extensive group of fossil cephalopods often very abundant in Mesozoic rocks. See Ammonite.
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Am*mo"ni*um (, n. [See Ammonia.] (Chem.) A compound radical, NH4, having the chemical relations of a strongly basic element like the alkali metals.
Milton.
Am`mu*ni"tion (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ammunitioned (; p. pr. & vb. n. Ammunitioning.] To provide with ammunition.
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\'d8am*ne"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'amnhsi`a; 'a priv. + mna^sqai to remember.] (Med.) Forgetfulness; also, a defect of speech, from cerebral disease, in which the patient substitutes wrong words or names in the place of those he wishes to employ. Quian.
am*ne"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'amnhsi`a; 'a priv. + mna^sqai to remember.] (Med.) Forgetfulness; also, a defect of speech, from cerebral disease, in which the patient substitutes wrong words or names in the place of those he wishes to employ. Quian.
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amnesiac adj. Having lost memories, especially due to brain injury or mental shock; suffering from amnesia.
Milton.
Am"ni*os (, n. Same as Amnion.
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\'d8Am`ni*o"ta (, n. pl. [NL. See Amnion.] (Zo\'94l.) That group of vertebrates which develops in its embryonic life the envelope called the amnion. It comprises the reptiles, the birds, and the mammals.
Am`ni*o"ta (, n. pl. [NL. See Amnion.] (Zo\'94l.) That group of vertebrates which develops in its embryonic life the envelope called the amnion. It comprises the reptiles, the birds, and the mammals.
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amniote n. 1. any member of the Amniota.
Milton.
A*moe"ba, A*m\'d2"ba (, n.; pl. L. Am\'d2b\'91 (; E. Am\'d2bas (. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A rhizopod common in fresh water, capable of undergoing many changes of form at will. Same as ameba. See Rhizopoda.
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\'d8Am`\'d2*b\'91"um (, n. [L. am\'d2baeus, Gr. amoebaeum carmen, Gr. A poem in which persons are represented at speaking alternately; as the third and seventh eclogues of Virgil.
Am`\'d2*b\'91"um (, n. [L. am\'d2baeus, Gr. amoebaeum carmen, Gr. A poem in which persons are represented at speaking alternately; as the third and seventh eclogues of Virgil.
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\'d8Am`\'d2*be"a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) That division of the Rhizopoda which includes the amoeba and similar forms.
Am`\'d2*be"a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) That division of the Rhizopoda which includes the amoeba and similar forms.
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Am`\'d2*be"an (, a. Alternately answering.
Milton.
A*m\'d2"bous (, a. Like an am\'d2ba in structure.
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\'d8A*mo"le (?), n. [Mex.] (Bot.) Any detergent plant, or the part of it used as a detergent, as the roots of Agave Americana, Chlorogalum pomeridianum, etc. [Sp. Amer. & Mex.]
A*mo"le (?), n. [Mex.] (Bot.) Any detergent plant, or the part of it used as a detergent, as the roots of Agave Americana, Chlorogalum pomeridianum, etc. [Sp. Amer. & Mex.]
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Am`o*li"tion (, n. [L. amolitio, fr. amoliri to remove; a (ab) + moliri to put in motion.] Removal; a putting away. [Obs.] Bp. Ward (1673).
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\'d8A*mo"mum (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Bot.) A genus of aromatic plants. It includes species which bear cardamoms, and grains of paradise.
A*mo"mum (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Bot.) A genus of aromatic plants. It includes species which bear cardamoms, and grains of paradise.
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A*mon"este (, v. t. To admonish. [Obs.]
Milton.
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\'d8A*mon`til*la"do (, n. [Sp.] A dry kind of cherry, of a light color. Simmonds.
A*mon`til*la"do (, n. [Sp.] A dry kind of cherry, of a light color. Simmonds.
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Am"o*ret (, n. [OF. amorette, F. amourette, dim. of amour.] 1. An amorous girl or woman; a wanton. [Obs.] J. Warton.
Milton.
A-mornings. J. Fletcher.
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\'d8Am`o*ro"sa (, n. [It. amoroso, fem. amorosa.] A wanton woman; a courtesan. Sir T. Herbert.
Am`o*ro"sa (, n. [It. amoroso, fem. amorosa.] A wanton woman; a courtesan. Sir T. Herbert.
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Am`o*ros"i*ty (, n. The quality of being amorous; lovingness. [R.] Galt.
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\'d8Am`o*ro"so (, n. [It. amoroso, LL. amorosus.] A lover; a man enamored.
Am`o*ro"so (, n. [It. amoroso, LL. amorosus.] A lover; a man enamored.
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\'d8Am`o*ro"so, adv. [It.] (Mus.) In a soft, tender, amatory style.
Am`o*ro"so, adv. [It.] (Mus.) In a soft, tender, amatory style.
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Am"o*rous (, a. [OF. amoros, F. amoreux, LL. amorosus, fr. L. amor love, fr. amare to love.] 1. Inclined to love; having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment; loving; fond; affectionate; as, an amorous disposition.
Milton.
amorphophallus n. 1. any plant of the genus Amorphophallus.
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\'d8A*mor`pho*zo"a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + morfh` form + (Zo\'94l.) Animals without a mouth or regular internal organs, as the sponges.
A*mor`pho*zo"a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + morfh` form + (Zo\'94l.) Animals without a mouth or regular internal organs, as the sponges.
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A*mor`pho*zo"ic (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Amorphozoa.
Milton.
2. Deprivation of possession.
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\'d8A*mo"tus (, a. [L., withdrawn (from it (Zo\'94l.) Elevated, -- as a toe, when raised so high that the tip does not touch the ground.
A*mo"tus (, a. [L., withdrawn (from it (Zo\'94l.) Elevated, -- as a toe, when raised so high that the tip does not touch the ground.
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A*mount" (, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Amounted; p. pr. & vb. n. Amounting.] [OF. amonter to increase, advance, ascend, fr. amont (equiv. to L. ad montem to the mountain) upward, F. amont up the river. See Mount, n.] 1. To go up; to ascend. [Obs.]
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\'d8A"mour` pro"pre (. [F.] Self-love; self-esteem.
A"mour` pro"pre (. [F.] Self-love; self-esteem.
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A*mov`a*bil"i*ty (, n. Liability to be removed or dismissed from office. [R.] T. Jefferson.
Milton.
Am"pe*lite (, n. [L. ampelitis, Gr. 'ampeli^tis, fr. 'a`mpelos vine.] (Min.) An earth abounding in pyrites, used by the ancients to kill insects, etc., on vines; -- applied by Brongniart to a carbonaceous alum schist.
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\'d8Am`pe*lop"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`mpelos vine + 'o`psis appearance.] (Bot.) A genus formerly including the Virginia creeper.
Am`pe*lop"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`mpelos vine + 'o`psis appearance.] (Bot.) A genus formerly including the Virginia creeper.
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Am*per"age (?), n. (Elec.) The strength of a current of electricity carried by a conductor or generated by a machine, measured in amp\'8ares.
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{ \'d8Am`p\'8are" (, Am*pere" (, } n. [From the name of a French electrician.] (Elec.) The unit of electric current; -- defined by the International Electrical Congress in 1893 and by U. S. Statute as, one tenth of the unit of current of the C. G. S. system of electro-magnetic units, or the practical equivalent of the unvarying current which, when passed through a standard solution of nitrate of silver in water, deposits silver at the rate of 0.001118 grams per second. Called also the international amp\'8are.
{ Am`p\'8are" (, Am*pere" (, } n. [From the name of a French electrician.] (Elec.) The unit of electric current; -- defined by the International Electrical Congress in 1893 and by U. S. Statute as, one tenth of the unit of current of the C. G. S. system of electro-magnetic units, or the practical equivalent of the unvarying current which, when passed through a standard solution of nitrate of silver in water, deposits silver at the rate of 0.001118 grams per second. Called also the international amp\'8are.
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Am`p\'8are" foot. (Elec.) A unit, employed in calculating fall of pressure in distributing mains, equivalent to a current of one amp\'8are flowing through one foot of conductor.
Milton.
Amp\'8are hour. (Elec.) The quantity of electricity delivered in one hour by a current whose average strength is one amp\'8are. It is used as a unit of quantity, and is equal to 3600 coulombs. The terms Amp\'8are minute and Amp\'8are second are sometimes similarly used.
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{ \'d8Am`p\'8are"me`ter (, Am`pe*rom"e*ter (, } n. [Amp\'8are + meter.] (Physics) An instrument for measuring the strength of an electrical current in amp\'8ares.
{ Am`p\'8are"me`ter (, Am`pe*rom"e*ter (, } n. [Amp\'8are + meter.] (Physics) An instrument for measuring the strength of an electrical current in amp\'8ares.
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ampere-second n. 1. a unit of charge equal to that acquired by the accumulation of one ampere for one second.
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Am"phi*as`ter (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'amfi` + 'asth`r a star.] (Biol.) The achromatic figure, formed in mitotic cell-division, consisting of two asters connected by a spindle-shaped bundle of rodlike fibers diverging from each aster, and called the spindle.
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\'d8Am*phib"i*a (, n. pl. [See Amphibium.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the classes of vertebrates.
Am*phib"i*a (, n. pl. [See Amphibium.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the classes of vertebrates.
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Anura); (2) The tailed (Urodela), as the salamanders, and the siren group (Sirenoidea), which retain the gills of the young state (hence called Perennibranchiata) through the adult state, among which are the siren, proteus, etc.; (3) The C\'d2cilians, or serpentlike Amphibia (Ophiomorpha or Gymnophiona), with minute scales and without limbs. The extinct Labyrinthodonts also belonged to this class. The term is sometimes loosely applied to both reptiles and amphibians collectively.
Milton.
Am*phib`i*ol"o*gy (, n. [Gr. -logy: cf. F. amphibiologie.] A treatise on amphibious animals; the department of natural history which treats of the Amphibia.
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\'d8Am*phib`i*ot"i*ca (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'amfi` + biwtiko`s pertaining to life.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of insects having aquatic larv\'91.
Am*phib`i*ot"i*ca (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'amfi` + biwtiko`s pertaining to life.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of insects having aquatic larv\'91.
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Am*phib"i*ous (, a. [Gr. 'amfi`bios living a double life, i. e., both on land in water; 'amfi` + bi`os life.] 1. Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.
Milton.
Am*phib"i*ous*ly, adv. Like an amphibious being.
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\'d8Am*phib"i*um (, n.; pl. L. Amphibia (; E. Amphibiums (. [NL., fr. Gr. Amphibious.] An amphibian.
Am*phib"i*um (, n.; pl. L. Amphibia (; E. Amphibiums (. [NL., fr. Gr. Amphibious.] An amphibian.
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Am`phi*blas"tic (, a. [Gr. 'amfi` + blastiko`s tending to sprout.] (Biol.) Segmenting unequally; -- said of telolecithal ova with complete segmentation.
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Am*phim"a*cer (, n. [L. amphimacru, Gr. (Anc. Pros.) A foot of three syllables, the middle one short and the others long, as in c\'best. Andrews.
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\'d8Am`phi*neu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. (Zo\'94l.) A division of Mollusca remarkable for the bilateral symmetry of the organs and the arrangement of the nerves.
Am`phi*neu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. (Zo\'94l.) A division of Mollusca remarkable for the bilateral symmetry of the organs and the arrangement of the nerves.
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Amphioxidae n. 1. 1 a family comprising the lancelets.
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\'d8Am`phi*ox"us (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A fishlike creature (Amphioxus lanceolatus), two or three inches long, found in temperature seas; -- also called the lancelet. Its body is pointed at both ends. It is the lowest and most generalized of the vertebrates, having neither brain, skull, vertebr\'91, nor red blood. It forms the type of the group Acrania, Leptocardia, etc.
Am`phi*ox"us (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A fishlike creature (Amphioxus lanceolatus), two or three inches long, found in temperature seas; -- also called the lancelet. Its body is pointed at both ends. It is the lowest and most generalized of the vertebrates, having neither brain, skull, vertebr\'91, nor red blood. It forms the type of the group Acrania, Leptocardia, etc.
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Am*phip"neust (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) One of a tribe of Amphibia, which have both lungs and gills at the same time, as the proteus and siren.
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{ Am"phi*pod (, Am*phip"o*dan (, } a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Amphipoda.
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\'d8Am*phip"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., FR. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A numerous group of fourteen -- footed Crustacea, inhabiting both fresh and salt water. The body is usually compressed laterally, and the anterior pairs or legs are directed downward and forward, but the posterior legs are usually turned upward and backward. The beach flea is an example. See Tetradecapoda and Arthrostraca.
Am*phip"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., FR. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A numerous group of fourteen -- footed Crustacea, inhabiting both fresh and salt water. The body is usually compressed laterally, and the anterior pairs or legs are directed downward and forward, but the posterior legs are usually turned upward and backward. The beach flea is an example. See Tetradecapoda and Arthrostraca.
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Am*phip"o*dous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Amphipoda.
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Am*phip"ro*style (, a. [L. amphiprostylos, Gr. amphiprostyle. See Prostyle.] (Arch.) Doubly prostyle; having columns at each end, but not at the sides. -- n. An amphiprostyle temple or edifice.
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\'d8Am`phi*rhi"na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A name applied to the elasmobranch fishes, because the nasal sac is double.
Am`phi*rhi"na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A name applied to the elasmobranch fishes, because the nasal sac is double.
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\'d8Am`phis*b\'91"na (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 1. A fabled serpent with a head at each end, moving either way. Milton.
Am`phis*b\'91"na (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 1. A fabled serpent with a head at each end, moving either way. Milton.
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2. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of harmless lizards, serpentlike in form, without legs, and with both ends so much alike that they appear to have a head at each, and ability to move either way. See Illustration in Appendix.
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Gordius aquaticus, or hairworm, has been called an amphisb\'91na; but it belongs among the worms.
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\'d8Am`phis*b\'91"noid (, a. [NL., fr. L. amphisbaena + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) Like or pertaining to the lizards of the genus Amphisb\'91na.
Am`phis*b\'91"noid (, a. [NL., fr. L. amphisbaena + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) Like or pertaining to the lizards of the genus Amphisb\'91na.
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{ \'d8Am*phis"ci*i (, Am*phis"cians (, } n. pl. [Gr. The inhabitants of the tropic, whose shadows in one part of the year are cast to the north, and in the other to the south, according as the sun is south or north of their zenith.
{ Am*phis"ci*i (, Am*phis"cians (, } n. pl. [Gr. The inhabitants of the tropic, whose shadows in one part of the year are cast to the north, and in the other to the south, according as the sun is south or north of their zenith.
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Am*phis"to*mous (, a. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Having a sucker at each extremity, as certain entozoa, by means of which they adhere.
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Am`phi*the*at"ric*al*ly, adv. In the form or manner of an amphitheater.
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\'d8Am*phit"ro*cha (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'amfi` + trocho`s a wheel.] (Zo\'94l.) A kind of annelid larva having both a dorsal and a ventral circle of special cilia.
Am*phit"ro*cha (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'amfi` + trocho`s a wheel.] (Zo\'94l.) A kind of annelid larva having both a dorsal and a ventral circle of special cilia.
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{ Am*phit"ro*pal (-p, Am*phit"ro*pous (-p, } a. [Gr. 'amfi` + tre`pein to turn.] (Bot.) Having the ovule inverted, but with the attachment near the middle of one side; half anatropous.
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\'d8Am`phi*u"ma (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of amphibians, inhabiting the Southern United States, having a serpentlike form, but with four minute limbs and two persistent gill openings; the Congo snake.
Am`phi*u"ma (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of amphibians, inhabiting the Southern United States, having a serpentlike form, but with four minute limbs and two persistent gill openings; the Congo snake.
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Am`pho*pep"tone (, n. [Gr. peptone.] (Physiol.) A product of gastric digestion, a mixture of hemipeptone and antipeptone.
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\'d8Am"pho*ra (, n.; pl. Amophor\'91 (. [L., fr. Gr. fe`rein to bear. Cf. Ampul.] Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.
Am"pho*ra (, n.; pl. Amophor\'91 (. [L., fr. Gr. fe`rein to bear. Cf. Ampul.] Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.
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Am"pho*ral (, a. [L. amphoralis.] Pertaining to, or resembling, an amphora.
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2. an ampule, or vial resembling an ampule, which contains a drug.
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\'d8Am*pul"la, n.; pl. Ampull\'91 (. [L. ] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug.
Am*pul"la, n.; pl. Ampull\'91 (. [L. ] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug.
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2. (Eccl.) (a) A cruet for the wine and water at Mass. (b) The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept. Shipley.
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Am"pu*ta"tor (, n. One who amputates.
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\'d8Am"pyx (, n. [Gr. (Greek Antiq.) A woman's headband (sometimes of metal), for binding the front hair.
Am"pyx (, n. [Gr. (Greek Antiq.) A woman's headband (sometimes of metal), for binding the front hair.
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\'d8Am*ri"ta (, n. [Skr. amrita.] (Hind. Myth.) Immortality; also, the nectar conferring immortality. -- a. Ambrosial; immortal.
Am*ri"ta (, n. [Skr. amrita.] (Hind. Myth.) Immortality; also, the nectar conferring immortality. -- a. Ambrosial; immortal.
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Am"sel, Am"zel (, n. [Ger. See Ousel.] (Zo\'94l.) The European ring ousel (Turdus torquatus).
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\'d8Amt (?), n.; pl. Amter (#), E. Amts (#). [Dan. & Norw., fr. G.] An administrative territorial division in Denmark and Norway.
Amt (?), n.; pl. Amter (#), E. Amts (#). [Dan. & Norw., fr. G.] An administrative territorial division in Denmark and Norway.
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Each of the provinces [of Denmark] is divided into several amts, answering . . . to the English hundreds. Encyc. Brit.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.A*mus"er (-, n. One who amuses.
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\'d8Am`u*sette" (, n. [F.] A light field cannon, or stocked gun mounted on a swivel.
Am`u*sette" (, n. [F.] A light field cannon, or stocked gun mounted on a swivel.
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A*mus"ing (, a. Giving amusement; diverting; as, an amusing story. -- A*mus"ing*ly, adv.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.A*my"e*lous (, a. [Gr. (Med.) Wanting the spinal cord.
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\'d8A*myg"da*la (, n.; pl. -l (-l. [L., an almond, fr. Gr. 'amygda`lh. See Almond.] 1. An almond.
A*myg"da*la (, n.; pl. -l (-l. [L., an almond, fr. Gr. 'amygda`lh. See Almond.] 1. An almond.
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2. (Anat.) (a) One of the tonsils of the pharynx. (b) One of the rounded prominences of the lower surface of the lateral hemispheres of the cerebellum, each side of the vallecula.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`a*bap*tize" (, v. t. [Gr. Baptize.] To rebaptize; to rechristen; also, to rename. [R.] Whitlock.
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\'d8An"a*bas (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fishes, remarkable for their power of living long out of water, and of making their way on land for considerable distances, and for climbing trees; the climbing fishes.
An"a*bas (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fishes, remarkable for their power of living long out of water, and of making their way on land for considerable distances, and for climbing trees; the climbing fishes.
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\'d8A*nab"a*sis (, n. [Gr. 1. A journey or expedition up from the coast, like that of the younger Cyrus into Central Asia, described by Xenophon in his work called \'bdThe Anabasis.\'b8
A*nab"a*sis (, n. [Gr. 1. A journey or expedition up from the coast, like that of the younger Cyrus into Central Asia, described by Xenophon in his work called \'bdThe Anabasis.\'b8
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The anabasis of Napoleon. De Quincey.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.2. The science of reflected sounds.
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{ \'d8An`a*can"thi*ni (, An"a*canths (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of teleostean fishes destitute of spiny fin-rays, as the cod.
{ An`a*can"thi*ni (, An"a*canths (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of teleostean fishes destitute of spiny fin-rays, as the cod.
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An`a*can"thous (, a. Spineless, as certain fishes.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`a*car"dic (, a. Pertaining to, or derived from, the cashew nut; as, anacardic acid.
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\'d8An`a*car"di*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.) A genus of plants including the cashew tree. See Cashew.
An`a*car"di*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.) A genus of plants including the cashew tree. See Cashew.
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An`a*ca*thar"tic (, a. [Gr. i. e., by vomiting; Cathartic.] (Med.) Producing vomiting or expectoration. -- n. An anacathartic medicine; an expectorant or an emetic.
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\'d8An*ach"a*ris (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.) A fresh-water weed of the frog's-bit family (Hydrocharidace\'91), native to America. Transferred to England it became an obstruction to navigation. Called also waterweed and water thyme.
An*ach"a*ris (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.) A fresh-water weed of the frog's-bit family (Hydrocharidace\'91), native to America. Transferred to England it became an obstruction to navigation. Called also waterweed and water thyme.
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An*ach"o*ret (, n. An*ach`o*ret"ic*al (, a. See Anchoret, Anchoretic. [Obs.]
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`a*clas"tics (, n. (Opt.) That part of optics which treats of the refraction of light; -- commonly called dioptrics. Encyc. Brit.
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\'d8An`a*c\'d2*no"sis (, n. [Gr. (Rhet.) A figure by which a speaker appeals to his hearers or opponents for their opinion on the point in debate. Walker.
An`a*c\'d2*no"sis (, n. [Gr. (Rhet.) A figure by which a speaker appeals to his hearers or opponents for their opinion on the point in debate. Walker.
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anacoluthia n. 1. 1 an abrupt change within a sentence from one syntactic structure to another.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`a*co*lu"thic (, a. Lacking grammatical sequence. -- An`a*co*lu"thic*al*ly (, adv.
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\'d8An`a*co*lu"thon (, n. [Gr. 'an priv. + (Gram.) A lack of grammatical sequence or coherence in a sentence; an instance of a change of construction in a sentence so that the latter part does not syntactically correspond with the first part.
An`a*co*lu"thon (, n. [Gr. 'an priv. + (Gram.) A lack of grammatical sequence or coherence in a sentence; an instance of a change of construction in a sentence so that the latter part does not syntactically correspond with the first part.
Syn. -- anacoluthia
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\'d8An`a*cru"sis (, n. [Gr. (Pros.) A prefix of one or two unaccented syllables to a verse properly beginning with an accented syllable.
An`a*cru"sis (, n. [Gr. (Pros.) A prefix of one or two unaccented syllables to a verse properly beginning with an accented syllable.
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An"a*dem (, n. [L. anadema, Gr. A garland or fillet; a chaplet or wreath. Drayton. Tennyson.
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\'d8An`a*di*plo"sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) A repetition of the last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, \'bdHe retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent.\'b8
An`a*di*plo"sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) A repetition of the last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, \'bdHe retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent.\'b8
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An"a*drom (, n. [Cf. F. anadrome.] (Zo\'94l.) A fish that leaves the sea and ascends rivers.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.2. (Bot.) Tending upwards; -- said of terns in which the lowest secondary segments are on the upper side of the branch of the central stem. D. C. Eaton.
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\'d8A*n\'91"mi*a (, a. [NL., fr. Gr. 'anaimi`a; 'an priv. + a'i^ma blood.] (Med.) A morbid condition in which the blood is deficient in quality or in quantity.
A*n\'91"mi*a (, a. [NL., fr. Gr. 'anaimi`a; 'an priv. + a'i^ma blood.] (Med.) A morbid condition in which the blood is deficient in quality or in quantity.
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A*n\'91m"ic (, a. Of or pertaining to an\'91mia.
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{ \'d8An*a`\'89r*o"bi*a (?), An"aer*obes, An*a"\'89r*obes (?) }, n. pl. [NL. anaerobia; an-not + a\'89ro- + Gr. (Bacteriol.) Ana\'89robic bacteria. They are called facultative ana\'89robes when able to live either in the presence or absence of free oxygen; obligate ana\'89robes, or obligatory ana\'89robes, when they thrive only in its absence.
{ An*a`\'89r*o"bi*a (?), An"aer*obes, An*a"\'89r*obes (?) }, n. pl. [NL. anaerobia; an-not + a\'89ro- + Gr. (Bacteriol.) Ana\'89robic bacteria. They are called facultative ana\'89robes when able to live either in the presence or absence of free oxygen; obligate ana\'89robes, or obligatory ana\'89robes, when they thrive only in its absence.
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An*a`\'89*rob"ic (, a. [Pref. an-not + a\'89robic.] 1. (Biol.) Not requiring air or oxygen for life; -- applied especially to those microbes to which free oxygen is unnecessary; ana\'89robiotic; -- opposed to a\'89robic.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An*a`\'89r*o*bi*ot"ic (, a. (Anat.) Related to, or of the nature of, ana\'89robies.
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\'d8An`\'91s*the"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + anesth\'82sie. See \'92sthetics.] (Med.) Entire or partial loss or absence of feeling or sensation; a state of general or local insensibility produced by disease or by the inhalation or application of an an\'91sthetic.
An`\'91s*the"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + anesth\'82sie. See \'92sthetics.] (Med.) Entire or partial loss or absence of feeling or sensation; a state of general or local insensibility produced by disease or by the inhalation or application of an an\'91sthetic.
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\'d8An`\'91s*the"sis (, n. See An\'91sthesia.
An`\'91s*the"sis (, n. See An\'91sthesia.
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An`\'91s*thet"ic (, a. (Med.) (a) Capable of rendering insensible; as, an\'91sthetic agents. (b) Characterized by, or connected with, insensibility; as, an an\'91sthetic effect or operation.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`a*glyp*tog"ra*phy (, n. [Gr. -graphy.] The art of copying works in relief, or of engraving as to give the subject an embossed or raised appearance; -- used in representing coins, bas-reliefs, etc.
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\'d8An`ag*nor"i*sis (, n. [Latinized fr. Gr. The unfolding or d\'82nouement. [R.] De Quincey.
An`ag*nor"i*sis (, n. [Latinized fr. Gr. The unfolding or d\'82nouement. [R.] De Quincey.
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An`a*go"ge (, n. [Gr. 1. An elevation of mind to things celestial.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An"a*graph (, n. [Gr. 'anagrafh` a writing out, fr. 'anagra`fein to write out, to record; 'ana` + gra`fein to write.] An inventory; a record. [Obs.] Knowles.
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{ \'d8An"a*kim (, A"naks (, } n. pl. [Heb.] (Bibl.) A race of giants living in Palestine.
{ An"a*kim (, A"naks (, } n. pl. [Heb.] (Bibl.) A race of giants living in Palestine.
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A"nal (, a. [From Anus.] (Anat.) Pertaining to, or situated near, the anus; as, the anal fin or glands.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`a*lec"tic (, a. Relating to analects; made up of selections; as, an analectic magazine.
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{ An"a*lects (, \'d8An`a*lec"ta (, } n. pl. [Gr. 'ana`lekta fr. 'anale`gein to collect; 'ana` + le`gein to gather.] A collection of literary fragments.
{ An"a*lects (, An`a*lec"ta (, } n. pl. [Gr. 'ana`lekta fr. 'anale`gein to collect; 'ana` + le`gein to gather.] A collection of literary fragments.
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\'d8An`a*lem"ma (-l, n. [L. analemma a sun dial on a pedestal, showing the latitude and meridian of a place, Gr. 'ana`lhmma a support, or thing supported, a sun dial, fr. 'analamba`nein to take up; 'ana` + lamba`nein to take.] 1. (Chem.) An orthographic projection of the sphere on the plane of the meridian, the eye being supposed at an infinite distance, and in the east or west point of the horizon.
An`a*lem"ma (-l, n. [L. analemma a sun dial on a pedestal, showing the latitude and meridian of a place, Gr. 'ana`lhmma a support, or thing supported, a sun dial, fr. 'analamba`nein to take up; 'ana` + lamba`nein to take.] 1. (Chem.) An orthographic projection of the sphere on the plane of the meridian, the eye being supposed at an infinite distance, and in the east or west point of the horizon.
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{ \'d8An`a*lep"sis (, An"a*lep`sy (, } [Gr. Analemma.] (Med.) (a) Recovery of strength after sickness. (b) A species of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.
{ An`a*lep"sis (, An"a*lep`sy (, } [Gr. Analemma.] (Med.) (a) Recovery of strength after sickness. (b) A species of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.
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An`a*lep"tic (, a. [Gr. analeptique. See Analepsis.] (Med.) Restorative; giving strength after disease. -- n. A restorative.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.{ An*al"gen (?), An*al"gene (?) }, n.} [Gr. A crystalline compound used as an antipyretic and analgesic, employed chiefly in rheumatism and neuralgia. It is a complex derivative of quinoline.
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\'d8An`al*ge"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Absence of sensibility to pain. Quain.
An`al*ge"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Absence of sensibility to pain. Quain.
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\'d8An`al*ge"sic (, a. [NL., fr. Gr. 'analghsi`a; 'an priv. + 'a`lghsis sense of pain.] (Med.) serving to reduce the sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness.
An`al*ge"sic (, a. [NL., fr. Gr. 'analghsi`a; 'an priv. + 'a`lghsis sense of pain.] (Med.) serving to reduce the sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness.
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\'d8An`al*ge"sic (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'analghsi`a; 'an priv. + 'a`lghsis sense of pain.] (Med.) a medication which serves to reduce the sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness. Aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol) are commonly used non-prescription analgesics.
An`al*ge"sic (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'analghsi`a; 'an priv. + 'a`lghsis sense of pain.] (Med.) a medication which serves to reduce the sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness. Aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol) are commonly used non-prescription analgesics.
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An`al*lag*mat"ic (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + (Math.) Not changed in form by inversion.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`al*lan*to"ic (, a. (Anat.) Without, or not developing, an allantois.
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\'d8An`al*lan*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [Gr. 'an priv. + E. allantoidea.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of Vertebrata in which no allantois is developed. It includes amphibians, fishes, and lower forms.
An`al*lan*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [Gr. 'an priv. + E. allantoidea.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of Vertebrata in which no allantois is developed. It includes amphibians, fishes, and lower forms.
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A*nal"o*gal (, a. Analogous. [Obs.] Donne.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.A*nal"o*gize, v. i. To employ, or reason by, analogy.
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\'d8A*nal"o*gon (, n. [Gr. Analogue.
A*nal"o*gon (, n. [Gr. Analogue.
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A*nal"o*gous (, a. [L. analogous, Gr. Logic.] Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; -- often followed by to.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An`a*mese" (, a. Of or pertaining to Anam, to southeastern Asia. -- n. A native of Anam.
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\'d8An`am*ne"sis (, n. [Gr. 'ana`mnhsis, fr. (Rhet.) A recalling to mind; recollection.
An`am*ne"sis (, n. [Gr. 'ana`mnhsis, fr. (Rhet.) A recalling to mind; recollection.
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An`am*nes"tic (, a. [Gr. Aiding the memory; as, anamnestic remedies.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.A*nan" (, interj. [See Anon.] An expression equivalent to What did you say? Sir? Eh? [Obs.] Shak.
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\'d8A*na"nas (, n. [Sp. ananas, from the native American name.] (Bot.) The pineapple (Ananassa sativa).
A*na"nas (, n. [Sp. ananas, from the native American name.] (Bot.) The pineapple (Ananassa sativa).
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An*an"drous (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + 'andh`r a man.] (Bot.) Destitute of stamens, as certain female flowers.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.anaphor n. a word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent.
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\'d8A*naph"o*ra (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 'anafora`, fr. 'anafe`rein to carry up or back; 'ana` + fe`rein to carry.] (Rhet.) 1. A repetition of a word or of words at the beginning of two or more successive clauses.
A*naph"o*ra (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 'anafora`, fr. 'anafe`rein to carry up or back; 'ana` + fe`rein to carry.] (Rhet.) 1. A repetition of a word or of words at the beginning of two or more successive clauses.
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2. the use of a substitute word, such as a pronoun, in reference to a something already mentioned in a discourse; also, the relation between the substitute word and its antecedent. It is contrasted with cataphora, the use of a pronoun for a word or topic not yet mentioned. Thus, in the sentence \'bdJohn was tall but he was not very heavy.\'b8 the \'bdhe\'b8 is an anaphora for John, or an anaphoric reference to John.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.anaphoric adj. 1. of or pertaining to anaphora. anaphoric reference
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\'d8An*aph`ro*dis"i*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Absence of sexual appetite.
An*aph`ro*dis"i*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Absence of sexual appetite.
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An*aph`ro*dis"i*ac (, a. & n. [Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Same as Antaphrodisiac. Dunglison.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.An*ap`o*deic"tic (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + Apodeictic.] Not apodeictic; undemonstrable. [R.]
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\'d8An`a*poph"y*sis (, n. [Gr. (Anat.) An accessory process in many lumbar vertebr\'91.
An`a*poph"y*sis (, n. [Gr. (Anat.) An accessory process in many lumbar vertebr\'91.
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An`ap*tot"ic (, a. [Gr. Having lost, or tending to lose, inflections by phonetic decay; as, anaptotic languages.
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\'d8An*ap"ty*chus (, n.; pl. Anaptichi (. [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.) One of a pair of shelly plates found in some cephalopods, as the ammonites.
An*ap"ty*chus (, n.; pl. Anaptichi (. [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.) One of a pair of shelly plates found in some cephalopods, as the ammonites.
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An"arch (, n. [Gr. 'an priv. + The author of anarchy; one who excites revolt. Milton.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.There being then . . . an anarchy, as I may term it, in authors and their re Fuller.
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\'d8An`ar*throp"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. -poda. See Anarthrous.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the divisions of Articulata in which there are no jointed legs, as the annelids; -- opposed to Arthropoda.
An`ar*throp"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. -poda. See Anarthrous.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the divisions of Articulata in which there are no jointed legs, as the annelids; -- opposed to Arthropoda.
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An`ar*throp"o*dous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Having no jointed legs; pertaining to Anarthropoda.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.2. (Zo\'94l.) Without joints, or having the joints indistinct, as some insects.
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\'d8A"nas (, n. [L., duck.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of water fowls, of the order Anseres, including certain species of fresh-water ducks.
A"nas (, n. [L., duck.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of water fowls, of the order Anseres, including certain species of fresh-water ducks.
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Anasa n. 1. 1 a genus comprising the squash bugs.
Syn. -- genus Anasa.
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\'d8An`a*sar"ca (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Med.) Dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue; an effusion of serum into the cellular substance, occasioning a soft, pale, inelastic swelling of the skin.
An`a*sar"ca (, n. [NL., from Gr. (Med.) Dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue; an effusion of serum into the cellular substance, occasioning a soft, pale, inelastic swelling of the skin.
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An`a*sar"cous (, a. Belonging, or affected by, anasarca, or dropsy; dropsical. Wiseman.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.2. Of any channels or lines, to meet and unite or run into each other, as rivers; to coalesce; to interjoin.
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\'d8A*nas`to*mo"sis (, n.; pl. Anastomoses (. [NL., fr. Gr. anastomose.] (Anat. & Bot.) The inosculation of vessels, or intercommunication between two or more vessels or nerves, as the cross communication between arteries or veins.
A*nas`to*mo"sis (, n.; pl. Anastomoses (. [NL., fr. Gr. anastomose.] (Anat. & Bot.) The inosculation of vessels, or intercommunication between two or more vessels or nerves, as the cross communication between arteries or veins.
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A*nas`to*mot"ic (, a. Of or pertaining to anastomosis.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.Syn. -- genus Anastomus.
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\'d8A*nas"tro*phe (, n. [Gr. (Rhet. & Gram.) An inversion of the natural order of words; as, echoed the hills, for, the hills echoed.
A*nas"tro*phe (, n. [Gr. (Rhet. & Gram.) An inversion of the natural order of words; as, echoed the hills, for, the hills echoed.
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A*nath"e*ma (, n.; pl. Anathemas (. [L. anath, fr. Gr. anath, fr. Gr. Thesis.] 1. A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, and accompanied by excommunication. Hence: Denunciation of anything as accursed.
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.A*nath"e*ma*ti`zer (, n. One who pronounces an anathema. Hammond.
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\'d8A*nat"i*fa (, n.; pl. Anatif\'91 (. [NL., contr. fr. anatifera. See Anatiferous.] (Zo\'94l.) An animal of the barnacle tribe, of the genus Lepas, having a fleshy stem or peduncle; a goose barnacle. See Cirripedia.
A*nat"i*fa (, n.; pl. Anatif\'91 (. [NL., contr. fr. anatifera. See Anatiferous.] (Zo\'94l.) An animal of the barnacle tribe, of the genus Lepas, having a fleshy stem or peduncle; a goose barnacle. See Cirripedia.
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Anatif\'91, in the plural, is often used for the whole group of pedunculated cirripeds.
anatomy. Shak.
An`a*trep"tic (, a. [overturning, fr. Overthrowing; defeating; -- applied to Plato's refutative dialogues. Enfield.
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\'d8An"a*tron (, n. [F. anatron, natron, Sp. anatron, natron, fr. Ar. al-natr. See Natron, Niter.] [Obs.] 1. Native carbonate of soda; natron.
An"a*tron (, n. [F. anatron, natron, Sp. anatron, natron, fr. Ar. al-natr. See Natron, Niter.] [Obs.] 1. Native carbonate of soda; natron.
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2. Glass gall or sandiver.
anatomy. Shak.
An"chy*lose (, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Anchylosed (; p. pr. & vb. n. Anchylosing.] [Cf. F. ankyloser.] To affect or be affected with anchylosis; to unite or consolidate so as to make a stiff joint; to grow together into one. [Spelt also ankylose.] Owen.
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\'d8An`chy*lo"sis, An`ky*lo"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ankylose.] 1. (Med.) Stiffness or fixation of a joint; formation of a stiff joint. Dunglison.
An`chy*lo"sis, An`ky*lo"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ankylose.] 1. (Med.) Stiffness or fixation of a joint; formation of a stiff joint. Dunglison.
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2. (Anat.) The union of two or more separate bones to from a single bone; the close union of bones or other structures in various animals.
anatomy. Shak.
2. Seniority. [Obs.]
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\'d8An*ci"le (, n. [L.] (Rom. Antiq.) The sacred shield of the Romans, said to have-fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome.
An*ci"le (, n. [L.] (Rom. Antiq.) The sacred shield of the Romans, said to have-fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome.
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An"cil*la*ry (, a. [L. ancillaris, fr. ancilla a female servant.] Subservient or subordinate, like a handmaid; auxiliary.
anatomy. Shak.
An"come (, n. [AS. ancuman, oncuman, to come.] A small ulcerous swelling, coming suddenly; also, a whitlow. [Obs.] Boucher.
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\'d8An"con (, n.; L. pl. Ancones (. [L., fr. Gr. 'agkw`n the bent arm, elbow; any hook or bend.] (Anat.) The olecranon, or the elbow.
An"con (, n.; L. pl. Ancones (. [L., fr. Gr. 'agkw`n the bent arm, elbow; any hook or bend.] (Anat.) The olecranon, or the elbow.
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Ancon sheep (Zo\'94l.), a breed of sheep with short crooked legs and long back. It originated in Massachusetts in 1791; -- called also the otter breed.
anatomy. Shak.
{ An"co*nal (, An*co"ne*al (, } a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the ancon or elbow. \'bdThe olecranon on anconeal process.\'b8 Flower.
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\'d8An*co"ne*us (, n. [NL., fr. L. ancon elbow.] (Anat.) A muscle of the elbow and forearm.
An*co"ne*us (, n. [NL., fr. L. ancon elbow.] (Anat.) A muscle of the elbow and forearm.
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An"co*noid (, a. Elbowlike; anconal.
anatomy. Shak.
An`da*lu"site (, n. (Min.) A silicate of aluminium, occurring usually in thick rhombic prisms, nearly square, of a grayish or pale reddish tint. It was first discovered in Andalusia, Spain.
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\'d8An*dan"te (, a. [It. andante, p. pr. of andare to go.] (Mus.) Moving moderately slow, but distinct and flowing; quicker than larghetto, and slower than allegretto. -- n. A movement or piece in andante time.
An*dan"te (, a. [It. andante, p. pr. of andare to go.] (Mus.) Moving moderately slow, but distinct and flowing; quicker than larghetto, and slower than allegretto. -- n. A movement or piece in andante time.
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\'d8An`dan*ti"no (, a. [It., dim. of andante.] (Mus.) Rather quicker than andante; between that allegretto.
An`dan*ti"no (, a. [It., dim. of andante.] (Mus.) Rather quicker than andante; between that allegretto.
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andante in its original sense of \'bdgoing,\'b8 and andantino as its diminutive, or \'bdless going,\'b8 define the latter as slower than andante.
anatomy. Shak.
{ An`dro*di*\'d2"cious, An`dro*di*e"cious (?) }, a. [Gr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + E. di\'d2cious.] (Bot.) Having perfect and staminate flowers on different plants. -- An`dro*di*\'d2"cism, -di*e"cism (#), n.
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\'d8An*dr\'d2"ci*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + (bot.) The stamens of a flower taken collectively.
An*dr\'d2"ci*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + (bot.) The stamens of a flower taken collectively.
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androgen n. 1. a hormone, such as testosterone or androsterone, that promotes development and maintenance of typical male sexual characteristics. They are mostly produced in the testes.
anatomy. Shak.
{ An*drog"y*ny (, An*drog"y*nism (, } n. Union of both sexes in one individual; hermaphroditism.
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{ An"droid (, \'d8An*droi"des (, } n. [Gr. 'androeidh`s of man's form; 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + e'i^dos form.] A machine or automaton in the form of a human being.
{ An"droid (, An*droi"des (, } n. [Gr. 'androeidh`s of man's form; 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + e'i^dos form.] A machine or automaton in the form of a human being.
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An"droid, a. Resembling a man.
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Bielids, as they are connected with Biela's comet and move in its orbit.
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\'d8An"dron (, n. [L. andron, Gr. 'andrw`n, fr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man.] (Gr. & Rom. Arch.) The apartment appropriated for the males. This was in the lower part of the house.
An"dron (, n. [L. andron, Gr. 'andrw`n, fr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man.] (Gr. & Rom. Arch.) The apartment appropriated for the males. This was in the lower part of the house.
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An`dro*pet"al*ous (, a. [Gr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + pe`talon leaf.] (Bot.) Produced by the conversion of the stamens into petals, as double flowers, like the garden ranunculus. Brande.
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\'d8An*droph"a*gi (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'androfa`gos; 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + fagei^n to eat.] Cannibals; man-eaters; anthropophagi. [R.]
An*droph"a*gi (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'androfa`gos; 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + fagei^n to eat.] Cannibals; man-eaters; anthropophagi. [R.]
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An*droph"a*gous (, a. Anthropophagous.
anatomy. Shak.
2. (Zo\'94l.) The part which in some Siphonophora bears the male gonophores.
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\'d8An`dro*po"gon (?), n. [NL.; Gr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + pw`gwn the beard.] (Bot.) A very large and important genus of grasses, found in nearly all parts of the world. It includes the lemon grass of Ceylon and the beard grass, or broom sedge, of the United States. The principal subgenus is Sorghum, including Andropogon sorghum and Andropogon halepensis, from which have been derived the Chinese sugar cane, the Johnson grass, the Aleppo grass, the broom corn, and the durra, or Indian millet. Several East Indian species, as Andropogon nardus and Andropogon sch\'d2nanthus, yield fragrant oils, used in perfumery.
An`dro*po"gon (?), n. [NL.; Gr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + pw`gwn the beard.] (Bot.) A very large and important genus of grasses, found in nearly all parts of the world. It includes the lemon grass of Ceylon and the beard grass, or broom sedge, of the United States. The principal subgenus is Sorghum, including Andropogon sorghum and Andropogon halepensis, from which have been derived the Chinese sugar cane, the Johnson grass, the Aleppo grass, the broom corn, and the durra, or Indian millet. Several East Indian species, as Andropogon nardus and Andropogon sch\'d2nanthus, yield fragrant oils, used in perfumery.
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An"dro*sphinx (, n. [Gr. 'anh`r, 'andro`s, man + sfi`gx sphinx.] (Egypt. Art.) A man sphinx; a sphinx having the head of a man and the body of a lion.
anatomy. Shak.
An`e*lec"trode (, n. [Gr. electrode.] (Elec.) The positive pole of a voltaic battery.
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\'d8An`e*lec*trot"o*nus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. electrotonus.] (Physiol.) The condition of decreased irritability of a nerve in the region of the positive electrode or anode on the passage of a current of electricity through it. Foster.
An`e*lec*trot"o*nus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. electrotonus.] (Physiol.) The condition of decreased irritability of a nerve in the region of the positive electrode or anode on the passage of a current of electricity through it. Foster.
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A*nem"o*gram (, n. [Gr. -gram.] A record made by an anemograph.
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A*nem"o*scope (, n. [Gr. an\'82moscope.] An instrument which shows the direction of the wind; a wind vane; a weathercock; -- usually applied to a contrivance consisting of a vane above, connected in the building with a dial or index with pointers to show the changes of the wind.
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\'d8An`e*mo"sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. A condition in the wood of some trees in which the rings are separated, as some suppose, by the action of high winds upon the trunk; wind shake.
An`e*mo"sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. A condition in the wood of some trees in which the rings are separated, as some suppose, by the action of high winds upon the trunk; wind shake.
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{ An*en`ce*phal"ic (, An`en*ceph"a*lous (, } a. [Gr. Encephalon.] (Zo\'94l.) Without a brain; brainless. Todd & B.
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An*en"ter*ous (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + (Zo\'94l.) Destitute of a stomach or an intestine. Owen.
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{ \'d8An*er"gi*a , An"er*gy (?), } n. [NL. anergia, fr. Gr. Lack of energy; inactivity. -- An*er"gic (#), a.
{ An*er"gi*a , An"er*gy (?), } n. [NL. anergia, fr. Gr. Lack of energy; inactivity. -- An*er"gic (#), a.
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An"e*roid (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + nhro`s wet, moist + -oid: cf. F. an\'82ro\'8bde.] Containing no liquid; -- said of a kind of barometer.
anatomy. Shak.
Anes (, adv. Once. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
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\'d8An`es*the"si*a (, n., An`es*thet"ic (, a. Same as An\'91sthesia, An\'91sthetic.
An`es*the"si*a (, n., An`es*thet"ic (, a. Same as An\'91sthesia, An\'91sthetic.
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anesthetist n. 1. a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before the patient is treated. [Also spelled anaesthetist.]
angel thou. Sir W. Scott.
3. A sort of small, rich cheese, made in Normandy.
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\'d8An"ge*lus (, n. [L.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) A form of devotion in which three Ave Marias are repeated. It is said at morning, noon, and evening, at the sound of a bell. (b) The Angelus bell. Shipley.
An"ge*lus (, n. [L.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) A form of devotion in which three Ave Marias are repeated. It is said at morning, noon, and evening, at the sound of a bell. (b) The Angelus bell. Shipley.
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An"ger (a, n. [OE. anger, angre, affliction, anger, fr. Icel. angr affliction, sorrow; akin to Dan. anger regret, Swed. \'86nger regret, AS. ange oppressed, sad, L. angor a strangling, anguish, angere to strangle, Gr. 'a`gchein to strangle, Skr. a pain, and to E. anguish, anxious, quinsy, and perh. awe, ugly. The word seems to have orig. meant to choke, squeeze. 1. Trouble; vexation; also, physical pain or smart of a sore, etc. [Obs.]
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An"ge*vine (, a. [F. Angevin.] Of or pertaining to Anjou in France. -- n. A native of Anjou.
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\'d8An`gi*en"chy*ma (, n. [Gr. Parenchyma.] (Bot.) Vascular tissue of plants, consisting of spiral vessels, dotted, barred, and pitted ducts, and laticiferous vessels.
An`gi*en"chy*ma (, n. [Gr. Parenchyma.] (Bot.) Vascular tissue of plants, consisting of spiral vessels, dotted, barred, and pitted ducts, and laticiferous vessels.
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\'d8An*gi"na (, n. [L., fr. angere to strangle, to choke. See Anger, n.] (Med.) Any inflammatory affection of the throat or faces, as the quinsy, malignant sore throat, croup, etc., especially such as tends to produce suffocation, choking, or shortness of breath.
An*gi"na (, n. [L., fr. angere to strangle, to choke. See Anger, n.] (Med.) Any inflammatory affection of the throat or faces, as the quinsy, malignant sore throat, croup, etc., especially such as tends to produce suffocation, choking, or shortness of breath.
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Angina pectoris (, a peculiarly painful disease, so named from a sense of suffocating contraction or tightening of the lower part of the chest; -- called also breast pang, spasm of the chest.
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An`gi*ol"o*gy (, n. [Angio- + -logy.] (Anat.) That part of anatomy which treats of blood vessels and lymphatics.
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\'d8An`gi*o"ma (, n.; L. pl. -omata (-. [NL.; angio- + -oma.] (Med.) A tumor composed chiefly of dilated blood or lymph vessels. -- An`gi*om"a*tous (#), a.
An`gi*o"ma (, n.; L. pl. -omata (-. [NL.; angio- + -oma.] (Med.) A tumor composed chiefly of dilated blood or lymph vessels. -- An`gi*om"a*tous (#), a.
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An`gi*o*mon`o*sper"mous (, a. [Angio- + monospermous.] (Bot.) Producing one seed only in a seed pod.
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\'d8An`gi*o*neu*ro"sis (?), n. [NL.; angio- + neurosis.] (Med.) Any disorder of the vasomotor system; neurosis of a blood vessel. -- An`gi*o*neu*rot"ic (#), a.
An`gi*o*neu*ro"sis (?), n. [NL.; angio- + neurosis.] (Med.) Any disorder of the vasomotor system; neurosis of a blood vessel. -- An`gi*o*neu*rot"ic (#), a.
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An`gi*op"a*thy (?), n. [Angio- + Gr. pa`qos disease.] (Med.) Disease of the vessels, esp. the blood vessels.
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3. Attachment to England or English institutions.
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\'d8An"gli*ce (, adv. [NL.] In English; in the English manner; as, Livorno, Anglice Leghorn.
An"gli*ce (, adv. [NL.] In English; in the English manner; as, Livorno, Anglice Leghorn.
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An*glic"i*fy (, v. t. [NL. Anglicus English + -fly.] To anglicize. [R.]
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Angolese n. 1. a member of the Bantu tribes resident in Angola.
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\'d8An"gor (, n. [L. See Anger.] (Med.) Great anxiety accompanied by painful constriction at the upper part of the belly, often with palpitation and oppression.
An"gor (, n. [L. See Anger.] (Med.) Great anxiety accompanied by painful constriction at the upper part of the belly, often with palpitation and oppression.
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An*go"ra (, n. A city of Asia Minor (or Anatolia) which has given its name to a goat, a cat, etc.
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An`gos*tu"ra, An`gos*tu"ra bark" (. [From Angostura, in Venezuela.] A bitter aromatic bark, obtained from a South American tree of the rue family (Galipea cusparia, or Galipea officinalis). It is used used as a tonic, in medicines, liqueurs and bitters. U. S. Disp.
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\'d8An`gou`mois" moth" (?; 115). [So named from Angoumois in France.] (Zo\'94l.) A small moth (Gelechia cerealella) which is very destructive to wheat and other grain. The larva eats out the interior of the grain, leaving only the shell.
An`gou`mois" moth" (?; 115). [So named from Angoumois in France.] (Zo\'94l.) A small moth (Gelechia cerealella) which is very destructive to wheat and other grain. The larva eats out the interior of the grain, leaving only the shell.
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Angraecum n. 1. a genus of tropical Old World epiphytic orchids with showy flowers sometimes grotesque.
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An`gus*tu"ra bark` (. See Angostura bark.
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\'d8An`gwan*ti"bo (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A small lemuroid mammal (Arctocebus Calabarensis) of Africa. It has only a rudimentary tail.
An`gwan*ti"bo (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A small lemuroid mammal (Arctocebus Calabarensis) of Africa. It has only a rudimentary tail.
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An*hang" (, v. t. [AS. onhangian.] To hang. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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An*he"lous (, a. [L. anhelus.] Short of breath; panting.
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\'d8An"hi*ma (, n. [Brazilian name.] A South American aquatic bird; the horned screamer or kamichi (Palamedea cornuta). See Kamichi.
An"hi*ma (, n. [Brazilian name.] A South American aquatic bird; the horned screamer or kamichi (Palamedea cornuta). See Kamichi.
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Anhimidae n. a family of aquatic birds of South America. They are called screamers due to their harsh trumpeting call.
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\'d8An*hin"ga (, n. [Pg.] (Zo\'94l.) An aquatic bird of the southern United States (Platus anhinga); the darter, or snakebird.
An*hin"ga (, n. [Pg.] (Zo\'94l.) An aquatic bird of the southern United States (Platus anhinga); the darter, or snakebird.
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An*his"tous (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + "isto`s web, tissue: cf. F. anhiste.] (Biol.) Without definite structure; as, an anhistous membrane.
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An*hy"drous (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + "y`dwr water.] Destitute of water; as, anhydrous salts or acids.
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\'d8A"ni ( or \'d8A"no (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A black bird of tropical America, the West Indies and Florida (Crotophaga ani), allied to the cuckoos, having a compressed, bladelike bill and remarkable for communistic nesting.
A"ni ( or A"no (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A black bird of tropical America, the West Indies and Florida (Crotophaga ani), allied to the cuckoos, having a compressed, bladelike bill and remarkable for communistic nesting.
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\'d8An"i*cut, \'d8An"ni*cut (, n. [Tamil anai kattu dam building.] A dam or mole made in the course of a stream for the purpose of regulating the flow of a system of irrigation. [India] Brande & C.
An"i*cut, An"ni*cut (, n. [Tamil anai kattu dam building.] A dam or mole made in the course of a stream for the purpose of regulating the flow of a system of irrigation. [India] Brande & C.
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An*id`i*o*mat"ic*al (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + E. idiomatical.] Not idiomatic. [R.] Landor.
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2. A believer in the theory of animalculism.
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\'d8An`i*mal"cu*lum (, n.; pl. Animalcula (. [NL. See Animalcule.] An animalcule.
An`i*mal"cu*lum (, n.; pl. Animalcula (. [NL. See Animalcule.] An animalcule.
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Animalcul\'91, as if from a Latin singular animalcula, is a barbarism.
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An"i*ma`tor (, n. [L. animare.] One who, or that which, animates; an animater. Sir T. Browne.
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\'d8A"ni*m\'82` (, a. [F., animated.] (Her.) Of a different tincture from the animal itself; -- said of the eyes of a rapacious animal. Brande & C.
A"ni*m\'82` (, a. [F., animated.] (Her.) Of a different tincture from the animal itself; -- said of the eyes of a rapacious animal. Brande & C.
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\'d8A"ni*m\'82 (, n. [F. anim\'82 animated (from the insects that are entrapped in it); or native name.] A resin exuding from a tropical American tree (Hymen\'91a courbaril), and much used by varnish makers. Ure.
A"ni*m\'82 (, n. [F. anim\'82 animated (from the insects that are entrapped in it); or native name.] A resin exuding from a tropical American tree (Hymen\'91a courbaril), and much used by varnish makers. Ure.
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An"i*mism (, n. [Cf. F. animisme, fr. L. anima soul. See Animate.] 1. The doctrine, taught by Stahl, that the soul is the proper principle of life and development in the body.
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aniseikonic adj. 1. of or pertaining to aniseikonia.
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\'d8An`i*sette" (, n. [F.] A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds. De Colange.
An`i*sette" (, n. [F.] A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds. De Colange.
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A*nis"ic (, a. Of or derived from anise; as, anisic acid; anisic alcohol.
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\'d8An`i*so*co"ri*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Inequality of the pupils of the eye.
An`i*so*co"ri*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Inequality of the pupils of the eye.
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{ \'d8An`i*so*dac"ty*la (, An`i*so*dac"tyls (, } n. pl. [NL. anisodactyla, fr. Gr. 'a`nisos unequal ('an priv. + 'i`sos equal) + da`ktylos finger.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) A group of herbivorous mammals characterized by having the hoofs in a single series around the foot, as the elephant, rhinoceros, etc. (b) A group of perching birds which are anisodactylous.
{ An`i*so*dac"ty*la (, An`i*so*dac"tyls (, } n. pl. [NL. anisodactyla, fr. Gr. 'a`nisos unequal ('an priv. + 'i`sos equal) + da`ktylos finger.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) A group of herbivorous mammals characterized by having the hoofs in a single series around the foot, as the elephant, rhinoceros, etc. (b) A group of perching birds which are anisodactylous.
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An`i*so*dac"ty*lous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds.
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An`i*so*met"ric (, a. [Gr. 'an priv. + E. isometric.] Not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts; -- said of crystals with three unequal axes. Dana.
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\'d8An`i*so*me*tro"pi*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. Unequal refractive power in the two eyes.
An`i*so*me*tro"pi*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. Unequal refractive power in the two eyes.
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An`i*so*pet"al*ous (, a. [Gr. (Bot.) Having unequal petals.
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An`i*soph"yl*lous (, a. [Gr. (Bot.) Having unequal leaves.
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\'d8An`i*so*pleu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed.
An`i*so*pleu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A primary division of gastropods, including those having spiral shells. The two sides of the body are unequally developed.
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\'d8An`i*sop"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. -poda.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda.
An`i*sop"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. -poda.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of Crustacea, which, in some its characteristics, is intermediate between Amphipoda and Isopoda.
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An"i*so*spore` (?), n. [Gr. isospore.] (Biol.) A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size; -- opposed to isospore.
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An"i*syl (?), n. (Org. Chem.) (a) The univalent radical, CH3.O.C6H4-, of which anisol is the hydride. (b) The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CH2-; as, anisyl alcohol. (c) The univalent radical CH3.O.C6H4.CO-, of anisic acid.
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\'d8A*ni"to (?), n.; pl. -tos (#). [Sp.] In Guam and the Philippines, an idol, fetich, or spirit.
A*ni"to (?), n.; pl. -tos (#). [Sp.] In Guam and the Philippines, an idol, fetich, or spirit.
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An"ker (, n. [D. anker: cf. LL. anceria, ancheria.] A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8
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\'d8An"kus (?), n. [Hind., fr. Skr. a.] An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook. [India] Kipling.
An"kus (?), n. [Hind., fr. Skr. a.] An elephant goad with a sharp spike and hook, resembling a short-handled boat hook. [India] Kipling.
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An"ky*lose (, v. t. & i. Same as Anchylose.
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\'d8An`ky*lo"sis (, n. Same as Anchylosis.
An`ky*lo"sis (, n. Same as Anchylosis.
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\'d8An`ky*los*to*mi"a*sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Ankylostoma, var. of Agchylostoma, generic name of one genus of the parasitic nematodes.] (Med.) A disease due to the presence of the parasites Agchylostoma duodenale, Uncinaria (subgenus Necator) americana, or allied nematodes, in the small intestine. When present in large numbers they produce a severe an\'91mia by sucking the blood from the intestinal walls. Called also miner's an\'91mia, tunnel disease, brickmaker's an\'91mia, Egyptian chlorosis.
An`ky*los*to*mi"a*sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Ankylostoma, var. of Agchylostoma, generic name of one genus of the parasitic nematodes.] (Med.) A disease due to the presence of the parasites Agchylostoma duodenale, Uncinaria (subgenus Necator) americana, or allied nematodes, in the small intestine. When present in large numbers they produce a severe an\'91mia by sucking the blood from the intestinal walls. Called also miner's an\'91mia, tunnel disease, brickmaker's an\'91mia, Egyptian chlorosis.
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An"lace (, n. [Origin unknown.] A broad dagger formerly worn at the girdle. [Written also anelace.]
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\'d8An"laut` (?), n. [G.; an on + laut sound.] (Phon.) An initial sound, as of a word or syllable.
An"laut` (?), n. [G.; an on + laut sound.] (Phon.) An initial sound, as of a word or syllable.
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-- Im anlaut, initially; when initial; -- used of sounds.
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{ Ann (, An"nat (, } n. [LL. annata income of a year, also, of half a year, fr. L. annus year: cf. F. annate annats.] (Scots Law) A half years's stipend, over and above what is owing for the incumbency, due to a minister's heirs after his decease.
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\'d8An"na (, n. [Hindi \'ben\'be.] An East Indian money of account, the sixteenth of a rupee, or about 2
An"na (, n. [Hindi \'ben\'be.] An East Indian money of account, the sixteenth of a rupee, or about 2
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An"nal (, n. See Annals.
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{ An`ne*lid (, An*nel"i*dan (, } a. [F. ann\'82lide, fr. anneler to arrange in rings, OF. anel a ring, fr. L. anellus a ring, dim. of annulus a ring.] (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Annelida. -- n. One of the Annelida.
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\'d8An*nel"i*da (, n. pl. [NL. See Annelid.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs. The principal subdivisions are the Ch\'91topoda, including the Oligoch\'91ta or earthworms and Polych\'91ta or marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See Ch\'91topoda.
An*nel"i*da (, n. pl. [NL. See Annelid.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs. The principal subdivisions are the Ch\'91topoda, including the Oligoch\'91ta or earthworms and Polych\'91ta or marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See Ch\'91topoda.
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An*nel"i*dous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of the nature of an annelid.
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\'d8An`nel*la"ta (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) See Annelida.
An`nel*la"ta (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) See Annelida.
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An"ne*loid (, n. [F. annel\'82 ringed + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) An animal resembling an annelid.
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An"no*da`ted (, a. [L. ad to + nodus a knot.] (Her.) Curved somewhat in the form of the letter S. Cussans.
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\'d8An"no Dom"i*ni (. [L., in the year of [our] Lord [Jesus Christ]; usually abbrev. a. d.] In the year of the Christian era; as, a. d. 1887.
An"no Dom"i*ni (. [L., in the year of [our] Lord [Jesus Christ]; usually abbrev. a. d.] In the year of the Christian era; as, a. d. 1887.
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An*nom"i*nate (, v. t. To name. [R.]
An"nu*la*ry (, a. [L. annularis. See Annular.] Having the form of a ring; annular. Ray.
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\'d8An`nu*la"ta (, n. pl. [Neut. pl., fr. L. annulatus ringed.] (Zo\'94l.) A class of articulate animals, nearly equivalent to Annelida, including the marine annelids, earthworms, Gephyrea, Gymnotoma, leeches, etc. See Annelida.
An`nu*la"ta (, n. pl. [Neut. pl., fr. L. annulatus ringed.] (Zo\'94l.) A class of articulate animals, nearly equivalent to Annelida, including the marine annelids, earthworms, Gephyrea, Gymnotoma, leeches, etc. See Annelida.
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An"nu*late (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Annulata.
An"nu*loid (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Annuloida.
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\'d8An`nu*loid"a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. annulus ring + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Articulata, including the annelids and allied groups; sometimes made to include also the helminths and echinoderms. [Written also Annuloidea.]
An`nu*loid"a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. annulus ring + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Articulata, including the annelids and allied groups; sometimes made to include also the helminths and echinoderms. [Written also Annuloidea.]
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\'d8An"nu*lo"sa (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Invertebrata, nearly equivalent to the Articulata. It includes the Arthoropoda and Anarthropoda. By some zo\'94logists it is applied to the former only.
An"nu*lo"sa (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Invertebrata, nearly equivalent to the Articulata. It includes the Arthoropoda and Anarthropoda. By some zo\'94logists it is applied to the former only.
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An`nu*lo"san (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Annulosa.
2. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Annulosa.
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\'d8An"nu*lus (, n.; pl. Annuli (. [L.] 1. A ring; a ringlike part or space.
An"nu*lus (, n.; pl. Annuli (. [L.] 1. A ring; a ringlike part or space.
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2. (Geom.) (a) A space contained between the circumferences of two circles, one within the other. (b) The solid formed by a circle revolving around a line which is the plane of the circle but does not cut it.
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\'d8A*noa" (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small wild ox of Celebes (Anoa depressicornis), allied to the buffalo, but having long nearly straight horns.
A*noa" (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small wild ox of Celebes (Anoa depressicornis), allied to the buffalo, but having long nearly straight horns.
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Anobiidae n. 1. 1 the family comprising the deathwatch beetles.
anodize v. 1. to coat a metal with an oxide coat by electrolytic action at an anode; -- used especially to coat aluminum.
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\'d8An"o*don (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fresh-water bivalves, having no teeth at the hinge. [Written also Anodonta.]
An"o*don (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fresh-water bivalves, having no teeth at the hinge. [Written also Anodonta.]
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Anodonta n. a genus of thin-shelled freshwater mussels.
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\'d8A*no"lis (, prop. n. [In the Antilles, anoli, anoalli, a lizard.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of lizards which belong to the family Iguanid\'91. They take the place in the New World of the chameleons in the Old, and in America are often called chameleons.
A*no"lis (, prop. n. [In the Antilles, anoli, anoalli, a lizard.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of lizards which belong to the family Iguanid\'91. They take the place in the New World of the chameleons in the Old, and in America are often called chameleons.
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A*nom"al (, n. Anything anomalous. [R.]
An`o*moph"yl*lous (, a. [Gr. (Bot.) Having leaves irregularly placed.
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{ \'d8An`o*mu"ra (, \'d8An`o*mou"ra (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. o'yra` tail.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of decapod Crustacea, of which the hermit crab in an example.
{ An`o*mu"ra (, An`o*mou"ra (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. o'yra` tail.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of decapod Crustacea, of which the hermit crab in an example.
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{ An`o*mu"ral (, An`o*mu"ran (, } a. Irregular in the character of the tail or abdomen; as, the anomural crustaceans. [Written also anomoural, anomouran.]
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\'d8A*no"na, n. [NL. Cf. Ananas.] (Bot.) A genus of tropical or subtropical plants of the natural order Anonace\'91, including the soursop.
A*no"na, n. [NL. Cf. Ananas.] (Bot.) A genus of tropical or subtropical plants of the natural order Anonace\'91, including the soursop.
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An`o*na"ceous, a. Pertaining to the order of plants including the soursop, custard apple, etc.
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A*non"y*mous*ness, n. The state or quality of being anonymous. Coleridge.
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\'d8A*noph"e*les (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'anwfelh`s useless, hurtful.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of mosquitoes which are secondary hosts of the malaria parasites, and whose bite is the usual, if not the only, means of infecting human beings with malaria. Several species are found in the United States. They may be distinguished from the ordinary mosquitoes of the genus Culex by the long slender palpi, nearly equaling the beak in length, while those of the female Culex are very short. They also assume different positions when resting, Culex usually holding the body parallel to the surface on which it rests and keeping the head and beak bent at an angle, while Anopheles holds the body at an angle with the surface and the head and beak in line with it. Unless they become themselves infected by previously biting a subject affected with malaria, the insects cannot transmit the disease.
A*noph"e*les (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'anwfelh`s useless, hurtful.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of mosquitoes which are secondary hosts of the malaria parasites, and whose bite is the usual, if not the only, means of infecting human beings with malaria. Several species are found in the United States. They may be distinguished from the ordinary mosquitoes of the genus Culex by the long slender palpi, nearly equaling the beak in length, while those of the female Culex are very short. They also assume different positions when resting, Culex usually holding the body parallel to the surface on which it rests and keeping the head and beak bent at an angle, while Anopheles holds the body at an angle with the surface and the head and beak in line with it. Unless they become themselves infected by previously biting a subject affected with malaria, the insects cannot transmit the disease.
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An"o*phyte (, n. [Gr. 'a`nw upward (fr. 'ana` up) + fyto`n a plant, fy`ein to grow.] (Bot.) A moss or mosslike plant which cellular stems, having usually an upward growth and distinct leaves.
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\'d8An"o*pla (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`noplos unarmed.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the two orders of Nemerteans. See Nemertina.
An"o*pla (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`noplos unarmed.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the two orders of Nemerteans. See Nemertina.
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An*op"lo*there (, \'d8An`o*plo*the"ri*um (, n. [From Gr. 'a`noplos unarmed ('an priv. + 'o`plon an implement, weapon) + qhri`on beast.] (Paleon.) A genus of extinct quadrupeds of the order Ungulata, whose were first found in the gypsum quarries near Paris; characterized by the shortness and feebleness of their canine teeth (whence the name).
An*op"lo*there (, An`o*plo*the"ri*um (, n. [From Gr. 'a`noplos unarmed ('an priv. + 'o`plon an implement, weapon) + qhri`on beast.] (Paleon.) A genus of extinct quadrupeds of the order Ungulata, whose were first found in the gypsum quarries near Paris; characterized by the shortness and feebleness of their canine teeth (whence the name).
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\'d8An`o*plu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + 'o`plon weapon, sting + o'yra` tail.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of insects which includes the lice.<-- they are parasitic on mammals, including man. Some transmit disease, such as typhus. ety = "unarmed-tail" -->
An`o*plu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + 'o`plon weapon, sting + o'yra` tail.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of insects which includes the lice.<-- they are parasitic on mammals, including man. Some transmit disease, such as typhus. ety = "unarmed-tail" -->
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{ \'d8A*nop"si*a (, An"op`sy (, } a. [Gr. 'an priv. + 'o`psis sight.] (Med.) Want or defect of sight; blindness.
{ A*nop"si*a (, An"op`sy (, } a. [Gr. 'an priv. + 'o`psis sight.] (Med.) Want or defect of sight; blindness.
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{ \'d8An`o*rex"i*a (, An"o*rex`y ( } n. [Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Want of appetite, without a loathing of food. Coxe.
{ An`o*rex"i*a (, An"o*rex`y ( } n. [Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Want of appetite, without a loathing of food. Coxe.
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anorexigenic adj. 1. causing loss of appetite; as, an anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug.
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A*nor"tho*clase (?), n. [Gr. orthoclase.] (Min.) A feldspar closely related to orthoclase, but triclinic. It is chiefly a silicate of sodium, potassium, and aluminium. Sp. gr., 2.57 -- 2.60.
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\'d8An`or*tho"pi*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. ortho- + Gr. (Med.) Distorted vision, in which straight lines appear bent.
An`or*tho"pi*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. ortho- + Gr. (Med.) Distorted vision, in which straight lines appear bent.
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A*nor"tho*scope (, n. [Gr. 'an priv. + -scope.] (Physics) An optical toy for producing amusing figures or pictures by means of two revolving disks, on one of which distorted figures are painted.
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A*nor"tho*site (?), n. [F. anorthose triclinic feldspar (fr. Gr. -ite.] (Petrol.) A granular igneous rock composed almost exclusively of a soda-lime feldspar, usually labradorite.
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\'d8A*nos"mi*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Loss of the sense of smell.
A*nos"mi*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + (Med.) Loss of the sense of smell.
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anosmic adj. 1. of or pertaining to anosmia.
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An*ou"rous (, a. See Anurous.
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\'d8An`ox*\'91"mi*a, -e"mi*a (, n. [NL.; Gr. 'an priv. + oxygen + Gr. (Med.) An abnormal condition due to deficient a\'89ration of the blood, as in balloon sickness, mountain sickness. -- An`ox*\'91"mic, -e"mic (#), a.
An`ox*\'91"mi*a, -e"mi*a (, n. [NL.; Gr. 'an priv. + oxygen + Gr. (Med.) An abnormal condition due to deficient a\'89ration of the blood, as in balloon sickness, mountain sickness. -- An`ox*\'91"mic, -e"mic (#), a.
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An`ox"i*a (, n. [NL.; Gr. 'an priv. + oxygen.] (Med.) a physiological state in which insufficient oxygen reaches the tissues of the body, especially when of sufficient severity to cause permanent damage.
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\'d8An"sa (, n.; pl. Ans\'91 (. [L., a handle.] (Astron.) A name given to either of the projecting ends of Saturn's ring.
An"sa (, n.; pl. Ans\'91 (. [L., a handle.] (Astron.) A name given to either of the projecting ends of Saturn's ring.
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An"sa*ted (, a. [L. ansatus, fr. ansa a handle.] Having a handle. Johnson.
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An"ser*a`ted (, a. (Her.) Having the extremities terminate in the heads of eagles, lions, etc.; as, an anserated cross.
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\'d8An"se*res (, n. pl. [L., geese.] (Zo\'94l.) A Linn\'91an order of aquatic birds swimming by means of webbed feet, as the duck, or of lobed feet, as the grebe. In this order were included the geese, ducks, auks, divers, gulls, petrels, etc.
An"se*res (, n. pl. [L., geese.] (Zo\'94l.) A Linn\'91an order of aquatic birds swimming by means of webbed feet, as the duck, or of lobed feet, as the grebe. In this order were included the geese, ducks, auks, divers, gulls, petrels, etc.
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\'d8An`se*ri*for"mes (, n. pl. (Zo\'94l.) A division of birds including the geese, ducks, and closely allied forms.
An`se*ri*for"mes (, n. pl. (Zo\'94l.) A division of birds including the geese, ducks, and closely allied forms.
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Anserinae n. 1. 1 a family name used in some classifications for the swans.
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Ant bird (Zo\'94l.), one of a very extensive group of South American birds (Formicariid\'91), which live on ants. The family includes many species, some of which are called ant shrikes, ant thrushes, and ant wrens. -- Ant rice (Bot.), a species of grass (Aristida oligantha) cultivated by the agricultural ants of Texas for the sake of its seed.
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\'d8An"ta (, n.; pl. Ant\'91 (. [L.] (Arch.) A species of pier produced by thickening a wall at its termination, treated architecturally as a pilaster, with capital and base.
An"ta (, n.; pl. Ant\'91 (. [L.] (Arch.) A species of pier produced by thickening a wall at its termination, treated architecturally as a pilaster, with capital and base.
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ant\'91, are called in Latin in antis.
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Ant*am`bu*la"cral (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Away from the ambulacral region.
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\'d8Ant`an*a*cla"sis (, n. [Gr. Anaclastic.] (Rhet.) (a) A figure which consists in repeating the same word in a different sense; as, Learn some craft when young, that when old you may live without craft. (b) A repetition of words beginning a sentence, after a long parenthesis; as, Shall that heart (which not only feels them, but which has all motions of life placed in them), shall that heart, etc.
Ant`an*a*cla"sis (, n. [Gr. Anaclastic.] (Rhet.) (a) A figure which consists in repeating the same word in a different sense; as, Learn some craft when young, that when old you may live without craft. (b) A repetition of words beginning a sentence, after a long parenthesis; as, Shall that heart (which not only feels them, but which has all motions of life placed in them), shall that heart, etc.
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\'d8Ant`an*a*go"ge (, n. [Pref. anti- + anagoge.] (Rhet.) A figure which consists in answering the charge of an adversary, by a counter charge.
Ant`an*a*go"ge (, n. [Pref. anti- + anagoge.] (Rhet.) A figure which consists in answering the charge of an adversary, by a counter charge.
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Ant`aph*ro*dis"i*ac (, a. [Pref. anti- + aphrodisiac.] (Med.) Capable of blunting the venereal appetite. -- n. Anything that quells the venereal appetite.
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Ant*arc"tic (, a. [OE. antartik, OF. antartique, F. antarctique, L. antarcticus, fr. Gr. Arctic.] Opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or to the region near it, and applied especially to a circle, distant from the pole 23antarctic pole, circle, ocean, region, current, etc.
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\'d8An*ta"res (, n. [Gr. The principal star in Scorpio: -- called also the Scorpion's Heart.
An*ta"res (, n. [Gr. The principal star in Scorpio: -- called also the Scorpion's Heart.
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Ant`ar*thrit"ic (, a. [Pref. anti- + arthritic.] (Med.) Counteracting or alleviating gout. -- n. A remedy against gout.
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Ant`e*met"ic (, a. [Pref. anti- + emetic.] (Med.) Tending to check vomiting. -- n. A remedy to check or allay vomiting.
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\'d8An`te mor"tem (?). [L.] Before death; -- generally used adjectively; as, an ante-mortem statement; ante-mortem examination.
An`te mor"tem (?). [L.] Before death; -- generally used adjectively; as, an ante-mortem statement; ante-mortem examination.
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Antepasts of joy and comforts. Jer. Taylor.
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\'d8An`te*pen"di*um (, n. [LL., fr. L. ante + pendere to hang.] (Eccl.) The hangings or screen in front of the altar; an altar cloth; the frontal. Smollett.
An`te*pen"di*um (, n. [LL., fr. L. ante + pendere to hang.] (Eccl.) The hangings or screen in front of the altar; an altar cloth; the frontal. Smollett.
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{ An`te*pe"nult (, \'d8An`te*pe*nult"i*ma (, } n. [L. antepaenultima (sc. syllaba) antepenultimate; ante before + paenultimus the last but one; paene almost + ultimus last.] (Pros.) The last syllable of a word except two, as -syl- in monosyllable.
{ An`te*pe"nult (, An`te*pe*nult"i*ma (, } n. [L. antepaenultima (sc. syllaba) antepenultimate; ante before + paenultimus the last but one; paene almost + ultimus last.] (Pros.) The last syllable of a word except two, as -syl- in monosyllable.
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An`te*pe*nult"i*mate (, a. Of or pertaining to the last syllable but two. -- n. The antepenult.
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\'d8 An*the"mi*on (, [ fr. Gr. 'anqemi`s flower.] A floral ornament. See Palmette.
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\'d8An"the*mis (, n. [Gr. 'anqemi`s, equiv. to 'a`nqos flower; an herb like our chamomile.] (Bot.) Chamomile; a genus of composite, herbaceous plants.
An"the*mis (, n. [Gr. 'anqemi`s, equiv. to 'a`nqos flower; an herb like our chamomile.] (Bot.) Chamomile; a genus of composite, herbaceous plants.
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An"them*wise` (, adv. Alternately. [Obs.] Bacon.
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antheridiophore n. a gametophore bearing antheridia as in certain mosses and liverworts.
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\'d8An`ther*id"i*um (, n.; pl. Antheridia (. [Anther + (Bot.) The male reproductive apparatus in the lower plants, consisting of a cell or other cavity in which spermatozoids are produced; -- called also spermary. -- An`ther*id"i*al (, a.
An`ther*id"i*um (, n.; pl. Antheridia (. [Anther + (Bot.) The male reproductive apparatus in the lower plants, consisting of a cell or other cavity in which spermatozoids are produced; -- called also spermary. -- An`ther*id"i*al (, a.
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An`ther*if"er*ous (, a. [Anther + -ferous.] (Bot.) (a) Producing anthers, as plants. (b) Supporting anthers, as a part of a flower. Gray.
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{ An`ther*o*zoid (, An`ther*o*zoo"id (, } n. [Gr. -oid. See Zooid.] (Bot.) One of the mobile male reproductive bodies in the antheridia of cryptogams.
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\'d8An*the"sis (, n. [Gr. 'anqei^n to bloom, 'a`nqos flower.] (Bot.) The period or state of full expansion in a flower. Gray.
An*the"sis (, n. [Gr. 'anqei^n to bloom, 'a`nqos flower.] (Bot.) The period or state of full expansion in a flower. Gray.
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Ant"-hill (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A mound thrown up by ants or by termites in forming their nests.
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An*tho"bi*an (, n. [Gr. 'a`nqos flower + bi`os life.] (Zo\'94l.) A beetle which feeds on flowers.
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\'d8An`tho*bran"chi*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`nqos flower + (Zo\'94l.) A division of nudibranchiate Mollusca, in which the gills form a wreath or cluster upon the posterior part of the back. See Nudibranchiata, and Doris.
An`tho*bran"chi*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`nqos flower + (Zo\'94l.) A division of nudibranchiate Mollusca, in which the gills form a wreath or cluster upon the posterior part of the back. See Nudibranchiata, and Doris.
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An`tho*car"pous (, a. [Gr. 'a`nqos flower + karpo`s fruit.] (Bot.) Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit, as in the checkerberry, the mulberry, and the pineapple.
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An`tho*cy"a*nin (, n. Same as Anthokyan.
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\'d8An*tho"di*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'a`nqos flower + e'i^dos form.] (Bot.) The inflorescence of a compound flower in which many florets are gathered into a involucrate head.
An*tho"di*um (, n. [NL., from Gr. 'a`nqos flower + e'i^dos form.] (Bot.) The inflorescence of a compound flower in which many florets are gathered into a involucrate head.
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An*thog"ra*phy (, n. [Gr. 'a`nqos flower + -graphy.] A description of flowers.
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An"tho*tax`y (, n. [Gr. 'a`nqos flower + (Bot.) The arrangement of flowers in a cluster; the science of the relative position of flowers; inflorescence.
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\'d8An`tho*zo"a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`nqos flower + (Zo\'94l.) The class of the C\'d2lenterata which includes the corals and sea anemones. The three principal groups or orders are Acyonaria, Actinaria, and Madreporaria.
An`tho*zo"a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`nqos flower + (Zo\'94l.) The class of the C\'d2lenterata which includes the corals and sea anemones. The three principal groups or orders are Acyonaria, Actinaria, and Madreporaria.
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An`tho*zo"an (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Pertaining to the Anthozoa. -- n. One of the Anthozoa.
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An`thra*co*met"ric (, a. Of or pertaining to an anthracometer.
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\'d8An`thra*co"sis (?), n. [NL. See Anthrax.] (Med.) A chronic lung disease, common among coal miners, due to the inhalation of coal dust; -- called also collier's lung and miner's phthisis. See also the related conditions pneumomelanosis and pneumoconiosis (black lung).
An`thra*co"sis (?), n. [NL. See Anthrax.] (Med.) A chronic lung disease, common among coal miners, due to the inhalation of coal dust; -- called also collier's lung and miner's phthisis. See also the related conditions pneumomelanosis and pneumoconiosis (black lung).
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An*thrac"o*nite (, n. [See Anthracite.] (Min.) A coal-black marble, usually emitting a fetid smell when rubbed; -- called also stinkstone and swinestone.
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An"thrax vac"cine. (Veter.) A fluid vaccine obtained by growing a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis, formerly Bacterium anthracis) in beef broth. It is used to immunize animals, esp. cattle.
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\'d8An*thre"nus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'anqrh`nh a hornet.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of small beetles, several of which, in the larval state, are very destructive to woolen goods, fur, etc. The common \'bdmuseum pest\'b8 is Anthrenus varius; the carpet beetle is Anthrenus scrophulari\'91. The larv\'91 are commonly confounded with moths.
An*thre"nus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'anqrh`nh a hornet.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of small beetles, several of which, in the larval state, are very destructive to woolen goods, fur, etc. The common \'bdmuseum pest\'b8 is Anthrenus varius; the carpet beetle is Anthrenus scrophulari\'91. The larv\'91 are commonly confounded with moths.
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{ An*throp"ic (, An*throp"ic*al (, } a. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) 1. Like or related to man; human. [R.] Owen.
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\'d8An*throp"i*d\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The group that includes man only.
An*throp"i*d\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The group that includes man only.
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An`thro*po*cen"tric (, a. [Gr. Assuming man as the center or ultimate end; -- applied to theories of the universe or of any part of it, as the solar system. Draper.
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An`thro*poid"al (, a. Anthropoid.
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\'d8An`thro*poid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL. See Anthropoid.] (Zo\'94l.) The suborder of primates which includes the monkeys, apes, and man.
An`thro*poid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL. See Anthropoid.] (Zo\'94l.) The suborder of primates which includes the monkeys, apes, and man.
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An`thro*pol"a*try (, n. [Gr. Man worship.
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An`thro*pom"e*try (, n. [Gr. -mercy.] Measurement of the height and other dimensions of human beings, especially at different ages, or in different races, occupations, etc. Dunglison.
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\'d8An`thro*po*mor"pha (, n. pl. [NL. See Anthropomorphism.] (Zo\'94l.) The manlike, or anthropoid, apes.
An`thro*po*mor"pha (, n. pl. [NL. See Anthropomorphism.] (Zo\'94l.) The manlike, or anthropoid, apes.
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An`thro*po*mor"phic (, a. Of or pertaining to anthropomorphism. Hadley. -- An`thro*po*mor"phic*al*ly (, adv.
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An`thro*pop"a*thite (?), n. One who ascribes human feelings to deity.
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\'d8An`thro*poph"a*gi (, n. pl. [L., fr. Gr. Man eaters; cannibals. Shak.
An`thro*poph"a*gi (, n. pl. [L., fr. Gr. Man eaters; cannibals. Shak.
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{ An`thro*po*phag"ic (, An`thro*po*phag"ic*al (, } a. Relating to cannibalism or anthropophagy.
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an`ti-ab*or"tion*ist (, n. a person who is opposed to legal voluntary abortion.
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\'d8An"ti*\'91 (, n. pl. [L., forelock.] (Zo\'94l.) The two projecting feathered angles of the forehead of some birds; the frontal points.
An"ti*\'91 (, n. pl. [L., forelock.] (Zo\'94l.) The two projecting feathered angles of the forehead of some birds; the frontal points.
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an`ti-air"craft (, a. designed for or used for defense against attack by aircraft; as, anti-aircraft cannon.
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antiauthoritarian adj. 1. opposed to authoritarian government.
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\'d8An`ti*bac*chi"us (, n. [L., fr. Gr. Bacchius.] (Pros.) A foot of three syllables, the first two long, and the last short (#).
An`ti*bac*chi"us (, n. [L., fr. Gr. Bacchius.] (Pros.) A foot of three syllables, the first two long, and the last short (#).
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An`ti*bac*te"ri*al (?), a. (Med.) (a) killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria; -- applied also to serum for protection against bacterial diseases. (b) Opposed to the bacterial theory of disease. [archaic]
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An`ti*brach"i*al (, a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the antibrachium, or forearm.
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\'d8An`ti*brach"i*um (, n. [NL.] (Anat.) That part of the fore limb between the brachium and the carpus; the forearm.
An`ti*brach"i*um (, n. [NL.] (Anat.) That part of the fore limb between the brachium and the carpus; the forearm.
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An`ti*bro"mic (, n. [Pref. anti- + Gr. An agent that destroys offensive smells; a deodorizer.
antic. Ford.
An*tich"ro*nism (, n. [Gr. Deviation from the true order of time; anachronism. [R.] Selden.
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\'d8An*tich"thon (, n.; pl. Antichthones (. [Gr. 1. A hypothetical earth counter to ours, or on the opposite side of the sun. Grote.
An*tich"thon (, n.; pl. Antichthones (. [Gr. 1. A hypothetical earth counter to ours, or on the opposite side of the sun. Grote.
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2. pl. Inhabitants of opposite hemispheres. Whewell.

An"ti*cline (?), n. [See Anticlinal.] (Geol.) A structure of bedded rocks in which the beds on both sides of an axis or axial plane dip away from the axis; an anticlinal. Contrassted with syncline.
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\'d8An`ti*cli*no"ri*um (, n.; pl. Anticlinoria (. [NL., fr. Gr. kli`nein to incline + 'o`ros mountain.] (Geol.) The upward elevation of the crust of the earth, resulting from a geanticlinal.
An`ti*cli*no"ri*um (, n.; pl. Anticlinoria (. [NL., fr. Gr. kli`nein to incline + 'o`ros mountain.] (Geol.) The upward elevation of the crust of the earth, resulting from a geanticlinal.
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An"tic*ly (, adv. Oddly; grotesquely.

An`ti-im*pe"ri*al*ism (?), n. Opposition to imperialism. This term was applied originally in the United States, after the Spanish-American war (1898), to the attitude or principles of those opposing territorial expansion; in England, of those, often called Little Englanders, opposing the extension of the empire and the closer relation of its parts, esp. in matters of commerce and imperial defense. After the second world war, the term became used for opposition to any hegemony of one power over a foreign territory, and to the support for the national independence of territories, as in Africa, which were controlled by European nations. -- An`ti-im*pe"ri*al*ist, n. -- An`ti-im*pe`ri*al*is"tic (#), a.
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\'d8An`ti*le*gom"e*na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Eccl.) Certain books of the New Testament which were for a time not universally received, but which are now considered canonical. These are the Epistle to the Hebrews, the Epistles of James and Jude, the second Epistle of Peter, the second and third Epistles of John, and the Revelation. The undisputed books are called the Homologoumena.
An`ti*le*gom"e*na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Eccl.) Certain books of the New Testament which were for a time not universally received, but which are now considered canonical. These are the Epistle to the Hebrews, the Epistles of James and Jude, the second Epistle of Peter, the second and third Epistles of John, and the Revelation. The undisputed books are called the Homologoumena.
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An`ti*li*bra"tion (, n. A balancing; equipoise. [R.] De Quincey.

An"ti*mere (, n. [. anti- + -mere.] (Biol.) One of the two halves of bilaterally symmetrical animals; one of any opposite symmetrical or homotypic parts in animals and plants.
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\'d8An`ti*me*tab"o*le (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) A figure in which the same words or ideas are repeated in transposed order.
An`ti*me*tab"o*le (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) A figure in which the same words or ideas are repeated in transposed order.
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\'d8An`ti*me*tath"e*sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) An antithesis in which the members are repeated in inverse order.
An`ti*me*tath"e*sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) An antithesis in which the members are repeated in inverse order.
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An*tim"e*ter (, n. [Gr. A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles. [Obs.]

An`ti*per`i*stal"tic (, a. (Med.) Opposed to, or checking motion; acting upward; -- applied to an inverted action of the intestinal tube.
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\'d8An`ti*pe*ris"ta*sis (, n. [Gr. Opposition by which the quality opposed asquires strength; resistance or reaction roused by opposition or by the action of an opposite principle or quality.
An`ti*pe*ris"ta*sis (, n. [Gr. Opposition by which the quality opposed asquires strength; resistance or reaction roused by opposition or by the action of an opposite principle or quality.
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An`ti*per`i*stat"ic (, a. Pertaining to antiperistasis.
With all your tops, a vast antiphony. R. Browning.
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\'d8An*tiph"ra*sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning; as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance.
An*tiph"ra*sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning; as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance.
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{ An`ti*phras"tic (, An`ti*phras"tic*al (, } a. [Gr. Pertaining to antiphrasis. -- An`ti*phras"tic*al*ly, adv.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An`tip*sor"ic (, a. (Med.) Of use in curing the itch. -- n. An antipsoric remedy.
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\'d8An`tip*to"sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Gram.) The putting of one case for another.
An`tip*to"sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Gram.) The putting of one case for another.
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{ An`ti*pu`tre*fac"tive (, An`ti*pu*tres"cent (, } a. Counteracting, or preserving from, putrefaction; antiseptic.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An`ti*py"ic (, a. [Pref. anti- + Gr. (Med.) Checking or preventing suppuration. -- n. An antipyic medicine.
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\'d8An`ti*py*re"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) The condition or state of being free from fever.
An`ti*py*re"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) The condition or state of being free from fever.
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An`ti*py*ret"ic (, a. (Med.) Efficacious in preventing or allaying fever. -- n. A febrifuge.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An`ti*sac`er*do"tal (, a. Hostile to priests or the priesthood. Waterland.
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{ An*tis"cians (, \'d8An*tis"ci*i (, } n. pl. [L. antiscii, Gr. The inhabitants of the earth, living on different sides of the equator, whose shadows at noon are cast in opposite directions.
{ An*tis"cians (, An*tis"ci*i (, } n. pl. [L. antiscii, Gr. The inhabitants of the earth, living on different sides of the equator, whose shadows at noon are cast in opposite directions.
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The inhabitants of the north and south temperate zones are always Antiscians. Brande & C.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An`ti*sep"al*ous (, a. [Pref. anti- + sepal.] (Bot.) Standing before a sepal, or calyx leaf.
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\'d8An`ti*sep"sis (, n. [NL. See Anti-; Sepsis.] Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms.
An`ti*sep"sis (, n. [NL. See Anti-; Sepsis.] Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms.
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{ An`ti*sep"tic (, An`ti*sep"tic*al (, } a. Counteracting or preventing putrefaction, or a putrescent tendency in the system; antiputrefactive.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An`ti*splen"e*tic (Splenetic, 277), a. Good as a remedy against disease of the spleen. -- n. An antisplenetic medicine.
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\'d8An*tis"tro*phe (, n. [L., fr. Gr. Strophe.] 1. In Greek choruses and dances, the returning of the chorus, exactly answering to a previous strophe or movement from right to left. Hence: The lines of this part of the choral song.
An*tis"tro*phe (, n. [L., fr. Gr. Strophe.] 1. In Greek choruses and dances, the returning of the chorus, exactly answering to a previous strophe or movement from right to left. Hence: The lines of this part of the choral song.
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It was customary, on some occasions, to dance round the altars whilst they sang the sacred hymns, which consisted of three stanzas or parts; the first of which, called strophe, was sung in turning from east to west; the other, named antistrophe, in returning from west to east; then they stood before the altar, and sang the epode, which was the last part of the song. Abp. Potter.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An`ti*stroph"ic (, a. [Gr. Of or pertaining to an antistrophe.
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\'d8An*tis"tro*phon (, n. [Gr. (Rhet.) An argument retorted on an opponent. Milton.
An*tis"tro*phon (, n. [Gr. (Rhet.) An argument retorted on an opponent. Milton.
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An`ti*stru"mat"ic (, a. (Med.) Antistrumous. -- n. A medicine for scrofula.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An"ti-trade`, n. A westerly wind which blows nearly continuously between 30
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\'d8An*tit"ra*gus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.) A prominence on the lower posterior portion of the concha of the external ear, opposite the tragus. See Ear.
An*tit"ra*gus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.) A prominence on the lower posterior portion of the concha of the external ear, opposite the tragus. See Ear.
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\'d8An`ti*tro*chan"ter (, n. (Anat.) An articular surface on the ilium of birds against which the great trochanter of the femur plays.
An`ti*tro*chan"ter (, n. (Anat.) An articular surface on the ilium of birds against which the great trochanter of the femur plays.
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{ An*tit"ro*pal (, An*tit"ro*pous (, } a. [Pref. anti- + Gr. (Bot.) At the extremity most remote from the hilum, as the embryo, or inverted with respect to the seed, as the radicle. Lindley.
antiphony. R. Browning.

The antlered stag. Cowper.
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\'d8Ant"li*a (, n.; pl. Antil\'91 (. [L., a pump, Gr, (Zo\'94l.) The spiral tubular proboscis of lepidopterous insects. See Lepidoptera.
Ant"li*a (, n.; pl. Antil\'91 (. [L., a pump, Gr, (Zo\'94l.) The spiral tubular proboscis of lepidopterous insects. See Lepidoptera.
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Ant"-li`on (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A neuropterous insect, the larva of which makes in the sand a pitfall to capture ants, etc. The common American species is Myrmeleon obsoletus, the European is Myrmeleon formicarius.
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\'d8An*t\'d2"ci (, An*t\'d2"cians (-sh, n. pl. [NL. antoeci, fr. Gr. pl. 'a`ntoiki; 'anti` opposite + o'ikei^n to live.] Those who live under the same meridian, but on opposite parallels of latitude, north and south of the equator.
An*t\'d2"ci (, An*t\'d2"cians (-sh, n. pl. [NL. antoeci, fr. Gr. pl. 'a`ntoiki; 'anti` opposite + o'ikei^n to live.] Those who live under the same meridian, but on opposite parallels of latitude, north and south of the equator.
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\'d8An`to*no*ma"si*a (?; 277), n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) The use of some epithet or the name of some office, dignity, or the like, instead of the proper name of the person; as when his majesty is used for a king, or when, instead of Aristotle, we say, the philosopher; or, conversely, the use of a proper name instead of an appellative, as when a wise man is called a Solomon, or an eminent orator a Cicero.
An`to*no*ma"si*a (?; 277), n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) The use of some epithet or the name of some office, dignity, or the like, instead of the proper name of the person; as when his majesty is used for a king, or when, instead of Aristotle, we say, the philosopher; or, conversely, the use of a proper name instead of an appellative, as when a wise man is called a Solomon, or an eminent orator a Cicero.
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An`to*no*mas"tic (, a. Pertaining to, or characterized by, antonomasia. -- An`to*no*mas"tic*al*ly (, adv.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An`tro*vert" (, v. t. To bend forward. [R.] Owen.
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\'d8An"trum (, n.; pl. Antra (. [L., fr. Gr. A cavern or cavity, esp. an anatomical cavity or sinus. Huxley.
An"trum (, n.; pl. Antra (. [L., fr. Gr. A cavern or cavity, esp. an anatomical cavity or sinus. Huxley.
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\'d8An*trus"tion (, n. [F., fr. LL. antrustio.] A vassal or voluntary follower of Frankish princes in their enterprises.
An*trus"tion (, n. [F., fr. LL. antrustio.] A vassal or voluntary follower of Frankish princes in their enterprises.
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Ant" thrush` (. (Zo\'94l.) (a) One of several species of tropical birds, of the Old World, of the genus Pitta, somewhat resembling the thrushes, and feeding chiefly on ants. (b) See Ant bird, under Ant.
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\'d8A*nu"bis (, n. [L.] (Myth.) An Egyptian deity, the conductor of departed spirits to judgment, represented by a human figure with the head of a jackal, dog or fox.
A*nu"bis (, n. [L.] (Myth.) An Egyptian deity, the conductor of departed spirits to judgment, represented by a human figure with the head of a jackal, dog or fox.
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Anunnaki n. 1. 1 any of a group of powerful earth spirits or genii; servitors of the gods. [Babylonian]
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\'d8A*nu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + o'yra` a tail.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the orders of amphibians characterized by the absence of a tail, as the frogs and toads. [Written also anoura.]
A*nu"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'an priv. + o'yra` a tail.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the orders of amphibians characterized by the absence of a tail, as the frogs and toads. [Written also anoura.]
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anuran n. 1. an amphibian of the order Anura; any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species; a frog or toad.
antiphony. R. Browning.

An"u*ry (, n. [Gr. 'an priv. + o'y^ron urine.] (Med.) Nonsecretion or defective secretion of urine; ischury.
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\'d8A"nus (, n. [L., prob. for asnus: cf. Gr. \'bes.] (Anat.) The posterior opening of the alimentary canal, through which the excrements are expelled.
A"nus (, n. [L., prob. for asnus: cf. Gr. \'bes.] (Anat.) The posterior opening of the alimentary canal, through which the excrements are expelled.
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An"vil (, n. [OE. anvelt, anfelt, anefelt, AS. anfilt, onfilt; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. anafalz, D. aanbeld.] 1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.
anxious cares. Milton.A*or"tic (, a. Of or pertaining to the aorta.
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\'d8A`or*ti"tis (, n. [Aorta + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the aorta.
A`or*ti"tis (, n. [Aorta + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the aorta.
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Aotus n. 1. 1 a genus of nocturnal South American monkeys with large eyes; the owl monkeys; the douroucoulis. See douroucouli.
Syn. -- genus Aotus.
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\'d8A"ou*dad (, n. [The Moorish name.] (Zo\'94l.) An African sheeplike quadruped (the Ammotragus lervia, formerly Ammotragus tragelaphus) having a long mane on the breast and fore legs; the wild sheep of northern Africa; -- called also Barbary sheep. It is, perhaps, the chamois of the Old Testament.
A"ou*dad (, n. [The Moorish name.] (Zo\'94l.) An African sheeplike quadruped (the Ammotragus lervia, formerly Ammotragus tragelaphus) having a long mane on the breast and fore legs; the wild sheep of northern Africa; -- called also Barbary sheep. It is, perhaps, the chamois of the Old Testament.
Syn. -- aoudad, arui, Barbary sheep, maned sheep.
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\'d8A"par (, A"pa*ra (, n. [Native name apara.] (Zo\'94l.) See Mataco.
A"par (, A"pa*ra (, n. [Native name apara.] (Zo\'94l.) See Mataco.
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\'d8A`pa*re"jo (, n. [Sp.] A kind of pack saddle used in the American military service and among the Spanish Americans. It is made of leather stuffed with hay, moss, or the like.
A`pa*re"jo (, n. [Sp.] A kind of pack saddle used in the American military service and among the Spanish Americans. It is made of leather stuffed with hay, moss, or the like.
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\'d8Ap`a*rith"me*sis (?; 277), n. [Gr. (Rhet.) Enumeration of parts or particulars.
Ap`a*rith"me*sis (?; 277), n. [Gr. (Rhet.) Enumeration of parts or particulars.
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A*part" (, adv. [F. \'85 part; (L. ad) + part part. See Part.] 1. Separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside.
anxious cares. Milton.A*part"ness (, n. The quality of standing apart.
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\'d8Ap*as"tron (, n. [Gr. (Astron.) That point in the orbit of a double star where the smaller star is farthest from its primary.
Ap*as"tron (, n. [Gr. (Astron.) That point in the orbit of a double star where the smaller star is farthest from its primary.
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Ap`a*thet"ic (, Ap`a*thet"ic*al ( a. [See Apathy.] Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion; passionless. a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older
anxious cares. Milton.Ap"er (, n. One who apes.
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\'d8A`per`\'87u" (, n.; pl. Aper\'87us (-s. [F., prop. p. p. of apercevoir to perceive.] 1. A first view or glance, or the perception or estimation so obtained; an immediate apprehension or insight, appreciative rather than analytic.
A`per`\'87u" (, n.; pl. Aper\'87us (-s. [F., prop. p. p. of apercevoir to perceive.] 1. A first view or glance, or the perception or estimation so obtained; an immediate apprehension or insight, appreciative rather than analytic.
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The main object being to develop the several aper\'87us or insights which furnish the method of such psychology. W. T. Harris.
anxious cares. Milton.2. Hence, a brief or detached view; conspectus; sketch.
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\'d8A*pe"re*a (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The wild Guinea pig of Brazil (Cavia aperea).
A*pe"re*a (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The wild Guinea pig of Brazil (Cavia aperea).
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A*pe"ri*ent (, a. [L. aperiens, p. pr. of aperire to uncover, open; ab + parire, parere, to bring forth, produce. Cf. Cover, Overt.] (Med.) Gently opening the bowels; laxative. -- n. An aperient medicine or food. Arbuthnot.
anxious cares. Milton.Apex of the earth's motion (Astron.), that point of the heavens toward which the earth is moving in its orbit.
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a*phaer"e*sis, \'d8A*ph\'91r"e*sis (?; 277), n. [L.] Same as Apheresis.
a*phaer"e*sis, A*ph\'91r"e*sis (?; 277), n. [L.] Same as Apheresis.
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aphaeretic apheretic adj. 1. 1 relating to or formed by or consisting of aphaeresis.
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\'d8A*pha"ki*a (, n. [NL.; Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) An anomalous state of refraction caused by the absence of the crystalline lens, as after operations for cataract. The remedy is the use of powerful convex lenses. Dunglison.
A*pha"ki*a (, n. [NL.; Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) An anomalous state of refraction caused by the absence of the crystalline lens, as after operations for cataract. The remedy is the use of powerful convex lenses. Dunglison.
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A*pha"ki*al (, a. (Med.) Pertaining to aphakia; as, aphakial eyes.
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\'d8Aph`a*nip"te*ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of wingless insects, of which the flea in the type. See Flea.
Aph`a*nip"te*ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of wingless insects, of which the flea in the type. See Flea.
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Aph`a*nip"ter*ous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Aphaniptera.
anxious cares. Milton.Aph`a*nit"ic (, a. (Min.) Resembling aphanite; having a very fine-grained structure.
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{ \'d8A*pha"si*a (, Aph"a*sy (, } n. [NL. aphasia, Gr. 'a priv. + aphasie.] (Med.) Loss of the power of speech, or of the appropriate use of words, the vocal organs remaining intact, and the intelligence being preserved. It is dependent on injury or disease of the brain.
{ A*pha"si*a (, Aph"a*sy (, } n. [NL. aphasia, Gr. 'a priv. + aphasie.] (Med.) Loss of the power of speech, or of the appropriate use of words, the vocal organs remaining intact, and the intelligence being preserved. It is dependent on injury or disease of the brain.
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A*pha"sic (, a. Pertaining to, or affected by, aphasia; speechless.
anxious cares. Milton.A*phe`li*ot"ro*pism (, n. The habit of bending from the sunlight; -- said of certain plants.
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\'d8A*phe"mi*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Loss of the power of speaking, while retaining the power of writing; -- a disorder of cerebral origin.
A*phe"mi*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Loss of the power of speaking, while retaining the power of writing; -- a disorder of cerebral origin.
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A*pher"e*sis (?; 277), n. [L. aphaeresis, Gr. 1. (Gram.) The dropping of a letter or syllable from the beginning of a word; e. g., cute for acute.
anxious cares. Milton.2. (Surg.) An operation by which any part is separated from the rest. [Obs.] Dunglison.
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\'d8Aph"e*sis (, n. [Gr. The loss of a short unaccented vowel at the beginning of a word; -- the result of a phonetic process; as, squire for esquire. New Eng. Dict.
Aph"e*sis (, n. [Gr. The loss of a short unaccented vowel at the beginning of a word; -- the result of a phonetic process; as, squire for esquire. New Eng. Dict.
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A*phet"ic (, a. [Gr. Shortened by dropping a letter or a syllable from the beginning of a word; as, an aphetic word or form. -- A*phet"ic*al*ly, adv. New Eng. Dict.
anxious cares. Milton.Aph`i*lan"thro*py (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + Want of love to mankind; -- the opposite of philanthropy. Coxe.
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\'d8A"phis (, n.; pl. Aphides (. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera and family Aphid\'91, including numerous species known as plant lice and green flies.
A"phis (, n.; pl. Aphides (. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera and family Aphid\'91, including numerous species known as plant lice and green flies.
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Aphid\'91 excrete honeydew from two tubes near the end of the body.
anxious cares. Milton.Aph`lo*gis"tic (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + Phlogiston.] Flameless; as, an aphlogistic lamp, in which a coil of wire is kept in a state of continued ignition by alcohol, without flame.
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{ \'d8A*pho"ni*a (, Aph"o*ny (, } n. [NL. aphonia, Gr. 'a priv. + aphonie.] (Med.) Loss of voice or vocal utterance.
{ A*pho"ni*a (, Aph"o*ny (, } n. [NL. aphonia, Gr. 'a priv. + aphonie.] (Med.) Loss of voice or vocal utterance.
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{ A*phon"ic (, Aph"o*nous (, } a. Without voice; voiceless; nonvocal; incapable of all but whispered speech.
anxious cares. Milton.Aphotic region. (Phytogeog.) A depth of water so great that only those organisms can exist that do not assimilate.
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\'d8A*phra"si*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + fra`sis speech.] (Med.) (a) = Dumbness. (b) A disorder of speech in which words can be uttered but not intelligibly joined together.
A*phra"si*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + fra`sis speech.] (Med.) (a) = Dumbness. (b) A disorder of speech in which words can be uttered but not intelligibly joined together.
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Aph"rite (, n. (Min.) See under Calcite.
anxious cares. Milton.Aph`ro*dis"i*an (, a. [Gr. Pertaining to Aphrodite or Venus. \'bdAphrodisian dames\'b8 [that is, courtesans]. C. Reade.
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\'d8Aph`ro*di"te (, n. [Gr. 1. (Classic Myth.) The Greek goddess of love, corresponding to the Venus of the Romans.
Aph`ro*di"te (, n. [Gr. 1. (Classic Myth.) The Greek goddess of love, corresponding to the Venus of the Romans.
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2. (Zo\'94l.) A large marine annelid, covered with long, lustrous, golden, hairlike set\'91; the sea mouse.
anxious cares. Milton.Aph`ro*dit"ic (, a. Venereal. [R.] Dunglison.
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\'d8Aph"tha (, n. [Sing. of Aphth\'91.] (Med.) (a) One of the whitish specks called aphth\'91. (b) The disease, also called thrush.
Aph"tha (, n. [Sing. of Aphth\'91.] (Med.) (a) One of the whitish specks called aphth\'91. (b) The disease, also called thrush.
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\'d8Aph"th\'91 (, n. pl. [L., fr. Gr. (Med.) Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.
Aph"th\'91 (, n. pl. [L., fr. Gr. (Med.) Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.
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Aph"thoid, a. [Aphtha + -oid.] Of the nature of aphth\'91; resembling thrush.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap"ic*al (, a. [L. apex, apicis, tip or summit.] At or belonging to an apex, tip, or summit. Gray.
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\'d8Ap"i*ces (, n. pl. See Apex.
Ap"i*ces (, n. pl. See Apex.
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A*pi"cian (, a. [L. Apicianus.] Belonging to Apicius, a notorious Roman epicure; hence applied to whatever is peculiarly refined or dainty and expensive in cookery. H. Rogers.
anxious cares. Milton.A`pi*ol"o*gy (?), n. [L. apis bee + -logy.] The scientific or systematic study of honey bees.
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\'d8A"pis (, n. [L., bee.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of insects of the order Hymenoptera, including the common honeybee (Apis mellifica) and other related species. See Honeybee.
A"pis (, n. [L., bee.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of insects of the order Hymenoptera, including the common honeybee (Apis mellifica) and other related species. See Honeybee.
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Ap"ish (, a. Having the qualities of an ape; prone to imitate in a servile manner. Hence: Apelike; fantastically silly; foppish; affected; trifling.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`la*cen"tal, a. [Pref. a- + placental.] Belonging to the Aplacentata; without placenta.
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\'d8Ap`la*cen*ta"ta, n. pl. [Pref. a- not + placenta.] (Zo\'94l.) Mammals which have no placenta.
Ap`la*cen*ta"ta, n. pl. [Pref. a- not + placenta.] (Zo\'94l.) Mammals which have no placenta.
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\'d8Ap`la*coph"o*ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + fe`rein to bear.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of Amphineura in which the body is naked or covered with slender spines or set\'91, but is without shelly plates.
Ap`la*coph"o*ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + fe`rein to bear.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of Amphineura in which the body is naked or covered with slender spines or set\'91, but is without shelly plates.
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aplacophoran n. 1. one of the aplacophora; a deep-water wormlike mollusk lacking calcareous plates on the body but having fine limy spicules on the covering mantle.
anxious cares. Milton.A*plan`o*ga*mete" (?), n. (Bot.) A nonmotile gamete, found in certain lower alg\'91.
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\'d8A*pla"si*a (?), n. [NL.; Gr. (Med.) 1. Incomplete or faulty development.
A*pla"si*a (?), n. [NL.; Gr. (Med.) 1. Incomplete or faulty development.
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2. (Med.) a defect, retardation, or cessation of the process of generation of blood cells.
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\'d8A`plomb" (, n. [F., lit. perpendicularity; plomb lead. See Plumb.] Assurance of manner or of action; self-possession.
A`plomb" (, n. [F., lit. perpendicularity; plomb lead. See Plumb.] Assurance of manner or of action; self-possession.
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A*plot"o*my (, n. [Gr. (Surg.) Simple incision. Dunglison.
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\'d8A*plus"tre (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rom. Antiq.) An ornamental appendage of wood at the ship's stern, usually spreading like a fan and curved like a bird's feather. Audsley.
A*plus"tre (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rom. Antiq.) An ornamental appendage of wood at the ship's stern, usually spreading like a fan and curved like a bird's feather. Audsley.
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\'d8A*plys"i*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A genus of marine mollusks of the order Tectibranchiata; the sea hare. Some of the species when disturbed throw out a deep purple liquor, which colors the water to some distance. See Illust. in Appendix.
A*plys"i*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A genus of marine mollusks of the order Tectibranchiata; the sea hare. Some of the species when disturbed throw out a deep purple liquor, which colors the water to some distance. See Illust. in Appendix.
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apnea n. 1. transient cessation of respiration. [Also spelled apnoea.]
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`neu*mat"ic (?), a. [Gr. (Med.) Devoid of air; free from air; as, an apneumatic lung; also, effected by or with exclusion of air; as, an apneumatic operation.
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\'d8Ap*neu"mo*na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) An order of holothurians in which the internal respiratory organs are wanting; -- called also Apoda or Apodes.
Ap*neu"mo*na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) An order of holothurians in which the internal respiratory organs are wanting; -- called also Apoda or Apodes.
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\'d8Ap*n\'d2"a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Partial privation or suspension of breath; suffocation; same as apnea.
Ap*n\'d2"a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Partial privation or suspension of breath; suffocation; same as apnea.
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apnoeic adj. 1. same as apneic.
anxious cares. Milton.A*poc`o*pa"tion (, n. Shortening by apocope; the state of being apocopated.
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\'d8A*poc"o*pe, n. [L., fr. Gr. 1. The cutting off, or omission, of the last letter, syllable, or part of a word.
A*poc"o*pe, n. [L., fr. Gr. 1. The cutting off, or omission, of the last letter, syllable, or part of a word.
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2. (Med.) A cutting off; abscission.
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{ Ap`o*cris"i*a*ry (, \'d8Ap`o*cris`i*a"ri*us (, } n. [L. apocrisiarius, apocrisarius, fr. Gr. (Eccl.) A delegate or deputy; especially, the pope's nuncio or legate at Constantinople.
{ Ap`o*cris"i*a*ry (, Ap`o*cris`i*a"ri*us (, } n. [L. apocrisiarius, apocrisarius, fr. Gr. (Eccl.) A delegate or deputy; especially, the pope's nuncio or legate at Constantinople.
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Ap`o*crus"tic (, a. [Gr. (Med.) Astringent and repellent. -- n. An apocrustic medicine.
anxious cares. Milton.Paradisea apoda, being supposed to have no feet, as these were wanting in the specimens first obtained from the East Indies.
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\'d8Ap"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. Apod, n.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) A group of cirripeds, destitute of footlike organs. (b) An order of Amphibia without feet. See Ophiomorpha. (c) A group of worms without appendages, as the leech.
Ap"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. Apod, n.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) A group of cirripeds, destitute of footlike organs. (b) An order of Amphibia without feet. See Ophiomorpha. (c) A group of worms without appendages, as the leech.
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Ap"o*dan (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Apodal.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap"o*deme (, n. [Pref. apo- + Gr. (Zo\'94l.) One of the processes of the shell which project inwards and unite with one another, in the thorax of many Crustacea.
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\'d8Ap"o*des (, n. pl. [NL., masc. pl. See Apoda.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) An order of fishes without ventral fins, including the eels. (b) A group of holothurians destitute of suckers. See Apneumona.
Ap"o*des (, n. pl. [NL., masc. pl. See Apoda.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) An order of fishes without ventral fins, including the eels. (b) A group of holothurians destitute of suckers. See Apneumona.
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Ap`o*dic"tic (, a. Same as Apodeictic.
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\'d8Ap`o*dix"is (, n. [L., fr. Gr. Full demonstration.
Ap`o*dix"is (, n. [L., fr. Gr. Full demonstration.
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\'d8A*pod"o*sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Gram.) The consequent clause or conclusion in a conditional sentence, expressing the result, and thus distinguished from the protasis or clause which expresses a condition. Thus, in the sentence, \'bdThough he slay me, yet will I trust in him,\'b8 the former clause is the protasis, and the latter the apodosis.
A*pod"o*sis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Gram.) The consequent clause or conclusion in a conditional sentence, expressing the result, and thus distinguished from the protasis or clause which expresses a condition. Thus, in the sentence, \'bdThough he slay me, yet will I trust in him,\'b8 the former clause is the protasis, and the latter the apodosis.
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protasis and apodosis to the introductory clause and the concluding clause, even when the sentence is not conditional.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap"o*dous ((#), a. (Zo\'94l.) Apodal; apod.
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\'d8A*pod`y*te"ri*um (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Anc. Arch.) The apartment at the entrance of the baths, or in the palestra, where one stripped; a dressing room.
A*pod`y*te"ri*um (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Anc. Arch.) The apartment at the entrance of the baths, or in the palestra, where one stripped; a dressing room.
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Ap`o*ga"ic (, a. [Gr. Apogean.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`o*me*com"e*try, n. [Pref. apo- + Gr. -metry.] The art of measuring the distance of objects afar off. [Obs. or R.]
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{ \'d8Ap`o*mor"phi*a (, Ap`o*mor"phine (, } n. [Pref. apo- + morphia, morphine.] (Chem.) A crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic.
{ Ap`o*mor"phi*a (, Ap`o*mor"phine (, } n. [Pref. apo- + morphia, morphine.] (Chem.) A crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic.
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\'d8Ap`o*neu*ro"sis (, n.; pl. Aponeuroses (. [Gr. (Anat.) Any one of the thicker and denser of the deep fasci\'91 which cover, invest, and the terminations and attachments of, many muscles. They often differ from tendons only in being flat and thin. See Fascia.
Ap`o*neu*ro"sis (, n.; pl. Aponeuroses (. [Gr. (Anat.) Any one of the thicker and denser of the deep fasci\'91 which cover, invest, and the terminations and attachments of, many muscles. They often differ from tendons only in being flat and thin. See Fascia.
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Ap`o*neu*rot"ic (, a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to an aponeurosis.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`o*pemp"tic (-p, a. [Gr. 'apopemptiko`s, fr. 'apope`mpein to send off or away; 'apo` from + pe`mpein to send.] Sung or addressed to one departing; valedictory; as, apopemptic songs or hymns.
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\'d8A*poph"a*sis (, n. [Gr. 'apo`fasis denial, fr. 'apofa`nai to speak out, to deny.] (Rhet.) A figure by which a speaker formally declines to take notice of a favorable point, but in such a manner as to produce the effect desired. [For example, see Mark Antony's oration. Shak., Julius C\'91sar, iii. 2.]
A*poph"a*sis (, n. [Gr. 'apo`fasis denial, fr. 'apofa`nai to speak out, to deny.] (Rhet.) A figure by which a speaker formally declines to take notice of a favorable point, but in such a manner as to produce the effect desired. [For example, see Mark Antony's oration. Shak., Julius C\'91sar, iii. 2.]
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Ap`o*phleg*mat"ic (, a. [Gr. Phlegmatic.] (Med.) Designed to facilitate discharges of phlegm or mucus from mouth or nostrils. -- n. An apophlegmatic medicine.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`oph*theg*mat"ic (, Ap`oph*theg*mat"ic*al (, a. Same as Apothegmatic.
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\'d8A*poph"y*ge (, n. [Gr. 'apofygh` escape, in arch. the curve with which the shaft escapes into its base or capital, fr. 'apofey`gein to flee away; 'apo` from + fey`gein to flee: cf. F. apophyge.] (Arch.) The small hollow curvature given to the top or bottom of the shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the fillet; -- called also the scape. Parker.
A*poph"y*ge (, n. [Gr. 'apofygh` escape, in arch. the curve with which the shaft escapes into its base or capital, fr. 'apofey`gein to flee away; 'apo` from + fey`gein to flee: cf. F. apophyge.] (Arch.) The small hollow curvature given to the top or bottom of the shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the fillet; -- called also the scape. Parker.
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A*poph"yl*lite (, n. [Pref. apo- + Gr. (Min.) A mineral relating to the zeolites, usually occurring in square prisms or octahedrons with pearly luster on the cleavage surface. It is a hydrous silicate of calcium and potassium.
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\'d8A*poph"y*sis (, n.; pl. -ses. [NL., fr. Gr. 1. (Anat.) A marked prominence or process on any part of a bone.
A*poph"y*sis (, n.; pl. -ses. [NL., fr. Gr. 1. (Anat.) A marked prominence or process on any part of a bone.
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2. (Bot.) An enlargement at the top of a pedicel or stem, as seen in certain mosses. Gray.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`o*ret"ic*al (, a. [Gr. Aporia.] Doubting; skeptical. [Obs.] Cudworth.
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\'d8A*po"ri*a (, n.; pl. Aporias (. [L., doubt, Gr. 'a priv. + (Rhet.) A figure in which the speaker professes to be at a loss what course to pursue, where to begin to end, what to say, etc.
A*po"ri*a (, n.; pl. Aporias (. [L., doubt, Gr. 'a priv. + (Rhet.) A figure in which the speaker professes to be at a loss what course to pursue, where to begin to end, what to say, etc.
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\'d8Ap`o*ro"sa (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. Aporia.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of corals in which the coral is not porous; -- opposed to Perforata.
Ap`o*ro"sa (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. Aporia.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of corals in which the coral is not porous; -- opposed to Perforata.
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Ap`o*rose" (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Without pores.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`o*se*mat"ic (?), a. [Pref. apo- + sematic.] (Zo\'94l.) Having or designating conspicuous or warning colors or structures indicative of special means of defense against enemies, as in the skunk.
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\'d8Ap`o*si`o*pe"sis (?; 277), n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) A figure of speech in which the speaker breaks off suddenly, as if unwilling or unable to state what was in his mind; as, \'bdI declare to you that his conduct -- but I can not speak of that, here.\'b8
Ap`o*si`o*pe"sis (?; 277), n. [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) A figure of speech in which the speaker breaks off suddenly, as if unwilling or unable to state what was in his mind; as, \'bdI declare to you that his conduct -- but I can not speak of that, here.\'b8
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Ap`o*sit"ic, a. [Gr. (Med.) Destroying the appetite, or suspending hunger.
anxious cares. Milton.Ap"os*teme (, n. [L. apostema, Gr. apost\'8ame. See Apostasy.] (Med.) An abscess; a swelling filled with purulent matter. [Written corruptly imposthume.]
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\'d8A` pos*te`ri*o"ri (. [L. a (ab) + posterior latter.] 1. (Logic) Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning.
A` pos*te`ri*o"ri (. [L. a (ab) + posterior latter.] 1. (Logic) Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning.
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2. (Philos.) Applied to knowledge which is based upon or derived from facts through induction or experiment; inductive or empirical.
anxious cares. Milton.apothecial adj. 1. of or pertaining to the apothecium.
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\'d8Apo`*the"ci*um, n.; pl. Apothecia (. [NL.] (Bot.) The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes.
Apo`*the"ci*um, n.; pl. Apothecia (. [NL.] (Bot.) The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes.
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{ Ap"o*thegm, Ap"oph*thegm } (, n. [Gr. 'apo`fqegma thing uttered, apothegm, from 'apofqe`ggesqai to speak out; 'apo` from + fqe`ggesqai to speak.] A short, pithy, and instructive saying; a terse remark, conveying some important truth; a sententious precept or maxim. [Apothegm is now the prevalent spelling in the United States.]
anxious cares. Milton.Ap`o*the"o*size (, v. t. To exalt to the dignity of a deity; to declare to be a god; to deify; to glorify.
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\'d8A*poth"e*sis (, n. [Gr. Apothecary.] (Arch.) (a) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc. Weale. (b) A dressing room connected with a public bath.
A*poth"e*sis (, n. [Gr. Apothecary.] (Arch.) (a) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc. Weale. (b) A dressing room connected with a public bath.
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\'d8A*pot"o*me (, n. [Gr. 1. (Math.) The difference between two quantities commensurable only in power, as between
A*pot"o*me (, n. [Gr. 1. (Math.) The difference between two quantities commensurable only in power, as between
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2. (Mus) The remaining part of a whole tone after a smaller semitone has been deducted from it; a major semitone. [Obs.]
apparition. Shak.<

2. (Law) A messenger or officer who serves the process of an ecclesiastical court. Bouvier.
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\'d8Ap`pau`m\'82" (, n. [F. appaum\'82; (l. ad) + paume the palm, fr. L. palma.] (Her.) A hand open and extended so as to show the palm.
Ap`pau`m\'82" (, n. [F. appaum\'82; (l. ad) + paume the palm, fr. L. palma.] (Her.) A hand open and extended so as to show the palm.
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Ap*pay" (, v. t. [OF. appayer, apaier, LL. appacare, appagare, fr. L. ad + pacare to pacify, pax, pacis, peace. See Pay, Appease.] To pay; to satisfy or appease. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.
Milton.
Ap*pea"sive (, a. Tending to appease.
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\'d8Ap`pel" (?), n. [F., prop., a call. See Appeal, n.] (Fencing) A tap or stamp of the foot as a warning of intent to attack; -- called also attack.
Ap`pel" (?), n. [F., prop., a call. See Appeal, n.] (Fencing) A tap or stamp of the foot as a warning of intent to attack; -- called also attack.
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Ap*pel"la*ble (, a. Appealable.
Milton.
Ap`pen*dic"u*lar (, a. Relating to an appendicle; appendiculate. [R.]
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\'d8Ap`pen*dic`u*la"ri*a (, n. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of small free-swimming Tunicata, shaped somewhat like a tadpole, and remarkable for resemblances to the larv\'91 of other Tunicata. It is the type of the order Copelata or Larvalia. See Illustration in Appendix.
Ap`pen*dic`u*la"ri*a (, n. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of small free-swimming Tunicata, shaped somewhat like a tadpole, and remarkable for resemblances to the larv\'91 of other Tunicata. It is the type of the order Copelata or Larvalia. See Illustration in Appendix.
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\'d8Ap`pen*dic`u*la"ta (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of annelids; the Polych
Ap`pen*dic`u*la"ta (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of annelids; the Polych
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Ap`pen*dic"u*late (, a. [See Appendicle.] Having small appendages; forming an appendage.
Milton.
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\'d8Ap*pen"dix ver`mi*for"mis (?). [NL.] (Anat.) The vermiform appendix.
Ap*pen"dix ver`mi*for"mis (?). [NL.] (Anat.) The vermiform appendix.
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Ap*pen"sion (, n. The act of appending. [Obs.]
applaud again. Shak.
Ap*pli"ment (, n. Application. [Obs.] Marston
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\'d8Ap`pli`qu\'82" (?; 277), a. [F., fr. appliquer to put on.] Ornamented with a pattern (which has been cut out of another color or stuff) applied or transferred to a foundation; as, appliqu\'82 lace; appliqu\'82 work.
Ap`pli`qu\'82" (?; 277), a. [F., fr. appliquer to put on.] Ornamented with a pattern (which has been cut out of another color or stuff) applied or transferred to a foundation; as, appliqu\'82 lace; appliqu\'82 work.
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Ap*plot" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Applotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Applotting.] [Pref. ad- + plot.] To divide into plots or parts; to apportion. Milton.
applied. Milton.<

4. To apply or address one's self; to give application; to attend closely (to).
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\'d8Ap*pog`gia*tu"ra (, n. [It., fr. appogiarre to lean, to rest; ap- (L. ad) + poggiare to mount, ascend, poggio hill, fr. L. podium an elevated place.] (Mus.) A passing tone preceding an essential tone, and borrowing the time it occupies from that; a short auxiliary or grace note one degree above or below the principal note unless it be of the same harmony; -- generally indicated by a note of smaller size, as in the illustration above. It forms no essential part of the harmony.
Ap*pog`gia*tu"ra (, n. [It., fr. appogiarre to lean, to rest; ap- (L. ad) + poggiare to mount, ascend, poggio hill, fr. L. podium an elevated place.] (Mus.) A passing tone preceding an essential tone, and borrowing the time it occupies from that; a short auxiliary or grace note one degree above or below the principal note unless it be of the same harmony; -- generally indicated by a note of smaller size, as in the illustration above. It forms no essential part of the harmony.
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Ap*point" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Appointed; p. pr. & vb. n. Appointing.] [OE. appointen, apointen, OF. apointier to prepare, arrange, lean, place, F. appointer to give a salary, refer a cause, fr. LL. appunctare to bring back to the point, restore, to fix the point in a controversy, or the points in an agreement; L. ad + punctum a point. See Point.] 1. To fix with power or firmness; to establish; to mark out.
Milton.
Ap*prox"i*ma`tor (, n. One who, or that which, approximates.
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\'d8Ap`pui" (, n. [F., fr. L. ad + podium foothold, Gr. 1. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. [Obs.]
Ap`pui" (, n. [F., fr. L. ad + podium foothold, Gr. 1. A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. [Obs.]
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If a vine be to climb trees that are of any great height, there would be stays and appuies set to it. Holland.
Milton.
April fool, one who is sportively imposed upon by others on the first day of April.
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\'d8A` pri*o"ri (. [L. a (ab) + prior former.] 1. (Logic) Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori.
A` pri*o"ri (. [L. a (ab) + prior former.] 1. (Logic) Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori.
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3. (Philos.) Applied to knowledge and conceptions assumed, or presupposed, as prior to experience, in order to make experience rational or possible.
Milton.
A`pri*or"i*ty (, n. The quality of being innate in the mind, or prior to experience; a priori reasoning.
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\'d8A*proc"ta (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + prwkto`s anus.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Turbellaria in which there is no anal aperture.
A*proc"ta (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + prwkto`s anus.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Turbellaria in which there is no anal aperture.
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A*proc"tous (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Without an anal orifice.
Milton.
Ap"si*des (, n. pl. See Apsis.
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\'d8Ap"sis (, n.; pl. Apsides (. See Apse. [L. apsis, absis, Gr. "apsi`s, "apsi^dos, a tying, fastening, the hoop of a wheel, the wheel, a bow, arch, vault, fr. "a`ptein to fasten.] 1. (Astron.) One of the two points of an orbit, as of a planet or satellite, which are at the greatest and least distance from the central body, corresponding to the aphelion and perihelion of a planet, or to the apogee and perigee of the moon. The more distant is called the higher apsis; the other, the lower apsis; and the line joining them, the line of apsides.
Ap"sis (, n.; pl. Apsides (. See Apse. [L. apsis, absis, Gr. "apsi`s, "apsi^dos, a tying, fastening, the hoop of a wheel, the wheel, a bow, arch, vault, fr. "a`ptein to fasten.] 1. (Astron.) One of the two points of an orbit, as of a planet or satellite, which are at the greatest and least distance from the central body, corresponding to the aphelion and perihelion of a planet, or to the apogee and perigee of the moon. The more distant is called the higher apsis; the other, the lower apsis; and the line joining them, the line of apsides.
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2. (Math.) In a curve referred to polar co\'94rdinates, any point for which the radius vector is a maximum or minimum.
apt to die. Shak.<

Ap"tate (, v. t. [L. aptatus, p. p. of aptare. See Apt.] To make fit. [Obs.] Bailey
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\'d8Ap"te*ra (, n. pl. [NL. aptera, fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) Insects without wings, constituting the seventh Linn\'91n order of insects, an artificial group, which included Crustacea, spiders, centipeds, and even worms. These animals are now placed in several distinct classes and orders.
Ap"te*ra (, n. pl. [NL. aptera, fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) Insects without wings, constituting the seventh Linn\'91n order of insects, an artificial group, which included Crustacea, spiders, centipeds, and even worms. These animals are now placed in several distinct classes and orders.
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Ap"ter*al (, a. 1. (Zo\'94l.) Apterous.
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Ap"ter*an (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Aptera.
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\'d8Ap*te"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL. See Aptera.] (Zo\'94l.) Naked spaces between the feathered areas of birds. See Pteryli\'91.
Ap*te"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL. See Aptera.] (Zo\'94l.) Naked spaces between the feathered areas of birds. See Pteryli\'91.
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Ap"ter*ous (, a. 1. (Zo\'94l.) Destitute of wings; apteral; as, apterous insects.
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2. (Bot.) Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole; -- opposed to alate.
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\'d8Ap*ter"y*ges (, n. pl. [NL. See Apteryx.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of birds, including the genus Apteryx.
Ap*ter"y*ges (, n. pl. [NL. See Apteryx.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of birds, including the genus Apteryx.
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\'d8Ap"te*ryx (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + pte`ryx wing. Cf. Aptera.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of New Zealand birds about the size of a hen, with only short rudiments of wings, armed with a claw and without a tail; the kiwi. It is allied to the gigantic extinct moas of the same country. Five species are known.
Ap"te*ryx (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + pte`ryx wing. Cf. Aptera.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of New Zealand birds about the size of a hen, with only short rudiments of wings, armed with a claw and without a tail; the kiwi. It is allied to the gigantic extinct moas of the same country. Five species are known.
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Apt"i*tude (, n. [F. aptitude, LL. aptitudo, fr. L. aptus. See Apt, and cf. Attitude.] 1. A natural or acquired disposition or capacity for a particular purpose, or tendency to a particular action or effect; as, oil has an aptitude to burn.
apt to die. Shak.<

Ap*tot"ic (, a. Pertaining to, or characterized by, aptotes; uninflected; as, aptotic languages.
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\'d8Ap"ty*chus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A shelly plate found in the terminal chambers of ammonite shells. Some authors consider them to be jaws; others, opercula.
Ap"ty*chus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A shelly plate found in the terminal chambers of ammonite shells. Some authors consider them to be jaws; others, opercula.
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\'d8A"pus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. Apode, n.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fresh-water phyllopod crustaceans. See Phyllopod.
A"pus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. Apode, n.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of fresh-water phyllopod crustaceans. See Phyllopod.
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Ap`y*ret"ic (, a. [Pref. a not + pyretic.] (Med.) Without fever; -- applied to days when there is an intermission of fever. Dunglison.
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{ \'d8Ap`y*rex"i*a (, Ap`y*rex`y (, } n. [NL. apyrexia, fr. Gr. 'a priv. + apyrexie.] (Med.) The absence or intermission of fever.
{ Ap`y*rex"i*a (, Ap`y*rex`y (, } n. [NL. apyrexia, fr. Gr. 'a priv. + apyrexie.] (Med.) The absence or intermission of fever.
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Ap`y*rex"i*al (, a. (Med.) Relating to apyrexy. \'bdApyrexial period.\'b8 Brande & C.
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Ap"y*rous (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + Incombustible; capable of sustaining a strong heat without alteration of form or properties.
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\'d8A"qua (, n. [L. See Ewer.] Water; -- a word much used in pharmacy and the old chemistry, in various signification, determined by the word or words annexed.
A"qua (, n. [L. See Ewer.] Water; -- a word much used in pharmacy and the old chemistry, in various signification, determined by the word or words annexed.
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Aqua ammoni\'91, the aqueous solution of ammonia; liquid ammonia; often called aqua ammonia. -- Aqua marine (, or Aqua marina (. Same as Aquamarine. -- Aqua regia (. [L., royal water] (Chem.), a very corrosive fuming yellow liquid consisting of nitric and hydrochloric acids. It has the power of dissolving gold, the \'bdroyal\'b8 metal. -- Aqua Tofana (, a fluid containing arsenic, and used for secret poisoning, made by an Italian woman named Tofana, in the middle of the 17th century, who is said to have poisoned more than 600 persons. Francis. -- Aqua vit\'91 ( [L., water of life. Cf. Eau de vie, Usquebaugh], a name given to brandy and some other ardent spirits. Shak.
apt to die. Shak.<

aquaculture adj. 1. the cultivation of aquatic animals, such as fish or shellfish, or of plants, such as seaweed, in a controlled and sometimes enclosed body of water. The term includes use of either salt or fresh water. It is a form of agriculture, but under water.
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\'d8A`qua for"tis (. [L., strong water.] (Chem.) Nitric acid. [Archaic]
A`qua for"tis (. [L., strong water.] (Chem.) Nitric acid. [Archaic]
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aqualung n. an apparatus containing compressed air or other oxygen-gas mixture, permitting a person to breathe under water; -- also called a scuba.
apt to die. Shak.<

A`qua*punc"ture (, n. [L. aqua water, + punctura puncture, pungere, punctum, to, prick.] (Med.) The introduction of water subcutaneously for the relief of pain.
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\'d8Aq`ua*relle" (, n. [F., fr. Ital acquerello, fr. acqua water, L. aqua.] A design or painting in thin transparent water colors; also, the mode of painting in such colors.
Aq`ua*relle" (, n. [F., fr. Ital acquerello, fr. acqua water, L. aqua.] A design or painting in thin transparent water colors; also, the mode of painting in such colors.
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Aq`ua*rel"list (, n. A painter in thin transparent water colors.
apt to die. Shak.<

A*qua"ri*um (, n.; pl. E. Aquariums (, L. Aquaria (. [L. See Aquarius, Ewer.] An artificial pond, or a globe or tank (usually with glass sides), in which living specimens of aquatic animals or plants are kept.
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\'d8A*qua"ri*us (, n. [L. aquarius, adj., relating to water, and n., a water-carrier, fr. aqua. See Aqua.] (Astron.) (a) The Water-bearer; the eleventh sign in the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of January; -- so called from the rains which prevail at that season in Italy and the East. (b) A constellation south of Pegasus.
A*qua"ri*us (, n. [L. aquarius, adj., relating to water, and n., a water-carrier, fr. aqua. See Aqua.] (Astron.) (a) The Water-bearer; the eleventh sign in the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of January; -- so called from the rains which prevail at that season in Italy and the East. (b) A constellation south of Pegasus.
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A*quat"ic (, a. [L. aquaticus: cf. F. aquatique. See Aqua.] Pertaining to water; growing in water; living in, swimming in, or frequenting the margins of waters; as, aquatic plants and fowls.
apt to die. Shak.<

A"qui*form (, a. [L. aqua water + -form.] Having the form of water.
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\'d8Aq"ui*la (, n.; pl. Aquil\'91 (. [L., an eagle.] 1. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of eagles.
Aq"ui*la (, n.; pl. Aquil\'91 (. [L., an eagle.] 1. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of eagles.
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2. (Astron.) A northern constellation southerly from Lyra and Cygnus and preceding the Dolphin; the Eagle.
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Ar (, conj. Ere; before. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8A"ra (, n. [L.] (Astron.) The Altar; a southern constellation, south of the tail of the Scorpion.
A"ra (, n. [L.] (Astron.) The Altar; a southern constellation, south of the tail of the Scorpion.
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\'d8A"ra (, n. [Native Indian name.] (Zo\'94l.) A name of the great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), native of South America.
A"ra (, n. [Native Indian name.] (Zo\'94l.) A name of the great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), native of South America.
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Ar"ab (?; 277), n. [Prob. ultimately fr. Heb. arabah a desert, the name employed, in the Old Testament, to denote the valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Ar. Arab, Heb. arabi, arbi, arbim: cf. F. Arabe, L. Arabs, Gr. One of a swarthy race occupying Arabia, and numerous in Syria, Northern Africa, etc.
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\'d8A*ra"ba (?), n. [Written also aroba and arba.] [Ar. or Turk. 'arabah: cf. Russ. arba.] A wagon or cart, usually heavy and without springs, and often covered. [Oriental]
A*ra"ba (?), n. [Written also aroba and arba.] [Ar. or Turk. 'arabah: cf. Russ. arba.] A wagon or cart, usually heavy and without springs, and often covered. [Oriental]
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The araba of the Turks has its sides of latticework to admit the air Balfour (Cyc. of India).
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Ar"a*by (, n. The country of Arabia. [Archaic & Poetic]
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\'d8Ar`a*ca*nese" (, a. Of or pertaining to Aracan, a province of British Burmah. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or natives of Aracan.
Ar`a*ca*nese" (, a. Of or pertaining to Aracan, a province of British Burmah. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or natives of Aracan.
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\'d8A`ra*\'87a"ri (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A South American bird, of the genus Pleroglossius, allied to the toucans. There are several species.
A`ra*\'87a"ri (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A South American bird, of the genus Pleroglossius, allied to the toucans. There are several species.
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A*race" (, v. t. [OE. aracen, arasen, OF. arachier, esracier, F. arracher, fr. L. exradicare, eradicare. The prefix a- is perh. due to L. ab. See Eradicate.] To tear up by the roots; to draw away. [Obs.] Wyatt.
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A*rach"nid (, n. An arachnidan. Huxley.
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\'d8A*rach"ni*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) One of the classes of Arthropoda. See Illustration in Appendix.
A*rach"ni*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) One of the classes of Arthropoda. See Illustration in Appendix.
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Araneina, or spiders; Arthrogastra, including scorpions, etc.; and Acarina, or mites and ticks.
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Ar`ach*nid"i*al (, a. (Zo\'94l.) (a) Of or pertaining to the Arachnida. (b) Pertaining to the arachnidium.
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\'d8Ar`ach*nid"i*um (, n. [NL. See Arachnida.] (Zo\'94l.) The glandular organ in which the material for the web of spiders is secreted.
Ar`ach*nid"i*um (, n. [NL. See Arachnida.] (Zo\'94l.) The glandular organ in which the material for the web of spiders is secreted.
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\'d8Ar`ach*ni"tis (, n. [Gr. (Med.) Inflammation of the arachnoid membrane.
Ar`ach*ni"tis (, n. [Gr. (Med.) Inflammation of the arachnoid membrane.
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A*rach"noid (, a. [Gr. e'i^dos form.] 1. Resembling a spider's web; cobweblike.
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Ar`ach*noid"al (, a. (Anat.) Pertaining to the arachnoid membrane; arachnoid.
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\'d8Ar`ach*noid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) Same as Arachnida.
Ar`ach*noid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) Same as Arachnida.
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A*rach`no*log"ic*al (, a. Of or pertaining to arachnology.
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A*rag"o*nite (, n. [From Aragon, in Spain.] (Min.) A mineral identical in composition with calcite or carbonate of lime, but differing from it in its crystalline form and some of its physical characters.
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\'d8A`ra*gua"to (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A South American monkey, the ursine howler (Mycetes ursinus). See Howler, n., 2.
A`ra*gua"to (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A South American monkey, the ursine howler (Mycetes ursinus). See Howler, n., 2.
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A*raise"" (, v. t. To raise. [Obs.] Shak.
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{ \'d8Ar`a*ne"i*da (, \'d8Ar`a*ne*oid"e*a (, } n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) See Araneina.
{ Ar`a*ne"i*da (, Ar`a*ne*oid"e*a (, } n. pl. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) See Araneina.
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araneidal adj. [from the order Araneida.] relating to or resembling a spider.
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Ar`a*ne"i*form ( a. [L. aranea spider + -form.] (Zo\'94l.) Having the form of a spider. Kirby.
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\'d8A*ra`ne*i"na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. aranea spider.] (Zo\'94l.) The order of Arachnida that includes the spiders.
A*ra`ne*i"na (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. aranea spider.] (Zo\'94l.) The order of Arachnida that includes the spiders.
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Illustration in Appendix.
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\'d8A*ran"go (, n.; pl. Arangoes (-g. [The native name.] A bead of rough carnelian. Arangoes were formerly imported from Bombay for use in the African slave trade. McCulloch.
A*ran"go (, n.; pl. Arangoes (-g. [The native name.] A bead of rough carnelian. Arangoes were formerly imported from Bombay for use in the African slave trade. McCulloch.
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\'d8A`ra*pai"ma (, n. [Prob. native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A large fresh-water food fish of South America.
A`ra*pai"ma (, n. [Prob. native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A large fresh-water food fish of South America.
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\'d8A*ra"ra (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The palm (or great black) cockatoo, of Australia (Microglossus aterrimus).
A*ra"ra (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The palm (or great black) cockatoo, of Australia (Microglossus aterrimus).
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\'d8Ar`a*ro"ba (?), n. [Tupi.] 1. Goa powder.
Ar`a*ro"ba (?), n. [Tupi.] 1. Goa powder.
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2. A fabaceous tree of Brazil (Centrolobium robustum) having handsomely striped wood; -- called also zebrawood.
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Ar"a*to*ry (, a. [LL. aratorius: cf. F. aratoire.] Contributing to tillage.
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\'d8Ar`au*ca"ri*a (, n. [Araucania, a territory south of Chili.] (Bot.) A genus of tall conifers of the pine family. The species are confined mostly to South America and Australia. The wood cells differ from those of other in having the dots in their lateral surfaces in two or three rows, and the dots of contiguous rows alternating. The seeds are edible.
Ar`au*ca"ri*a (, n. [Araucania, a territory south of Chili.] (Bot.) A genus of tall conifers of the pine family. The species are confined mostly to South America and Australia. The wood cells differ from those of other in having the dots in their lateral surfaces in two or three rows, and the dots of contiguous rows alternating. The seeds are edible.
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Araucariaceae n. 1. 1 a family of tall evergreen cone-bearing trees of South America and Australia with broad leathery leaves; in some classifications included in the Pinaceae.
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Ar"bo*ra`tor (, n. [L., fr. arbor tree.] One who plants or who prunes trees. [Obs.] Evelyn.
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\'d8Ar"bor Di*a"n\'91 (. [L., the tree of Diana, or silver.] (Chem.) A precipitation of silver, in a beautiful arborescent form.
Ar"bor Di*a"n\'91 (. [L., the tree of Diana, or silver.] (Chem.) A precipitation of silver, in a beautiful arborescent form.
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Ar*bo"re*al (, a. 1. Of or pertaining to a tree, or to trees; of nature of trees. Cowley.
Arbitrators sit secure. Milton.< Imbordered on each bank. Milton.
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\'d8Ar`bo*re"tum (, n.; pl. Arboreta (. [L., a place grown with trees.] A place in which a collection of rare trees and shrubs is cultivated for scientific or educational purposes.
Ar`bo*re"tum (, n.; pl. Arboreta (. [L., a place grown with trees.] A place in which a collection of rare trees and shrubs is cultivated for scientific or educational purposes.
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Ar*bor"ic*al (, a. Relating to trees. [Obs.]
Milton.
Ar"bor vine` (. A species of bindweed.
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\'d8Ar"bor vi"t\'91 (. [L., tree of life.] 1. (Bot.) An evergreen tree of the cypress tribe, genus Thuja. The American species is the Thuja occidentalis.
Ar"bor vi"t\'91 (. [L., tree of life.] 1. (Bot.) An evergreen tree of the cypress tribe, genus Thuja. The American species is the Thuja occidentalis.
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2. (Anat.) The treelike disposition of the gray and white nerve tissues in the cerebellum, as seen in a vertical section.
Milton.
Ar*cane" (, a. [L. arcanus.] Hidden; secret. [Obs.] \'bdThe arcane part of divine wisdom.\'b8 Berkeley.
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\'d8Ar*ca"num (, n.; pl. Arcana (. [L., fr. arcanus closed, secret, fr. arca chest, box, fr. arcere to inclose. See Ark.] 1. A secret; a mystery; -- generally used in the plural.
Ar*ca"num (, n.; pl. Arcana (. [L., fr. arcanus closed, secret, fr. arca chest, box, fr. arcere to inclose. See Ark.] 1. A secret; a mystery; -- generally used in the plural.
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Inquiries into the arcana of the Godhead. Warburton.
Milton.
2. (Med.) A secret remedy; an elixir. Dunglison.
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\'d8arc`-bou`tant" (, n. [F.] (Arch.) A buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch; same as flying buttress. Gwilt.
arc`-bou`tant" (, n. [F.] (Arch.) A buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch; same as flying buttress. Gwilt.
Syn. -- flying buttress
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Ar`ch\'91*ol"o*gy (, n. [Gr. 'archaiologi`a; 'archai^os ancient (fr. 'archh` beginning) + lo`gos discourse, le`gein to speak.] The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc.
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\'d8Ar`ch\'91*op"te*ryx (, n. [Gr. 'archai^os ancient + pte`ryx wing.] (Paleon.) A fossil bird, of the Jurassic period, remarkable for having a long tapering tail of many vertebr\'91 with feathers along each side, and jaws armed with teeth, with other reptilian characteristics.
Ar`ch\'91*op"te*ryx (, n. [Gr. 'archai^os ancient + pte`ryx wing.] (Paleon.) A fossil bird, of the Jurassic period, remarkable for having a long tapering tail of many vertebr\'91 with feathers along each side, and jaws armed with teeth, with other reptilian characteristics.
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archaeornis n. 1. an extinct primitive toothed bird with a long feathered tail and three free clawed digits on each wing.
Milton.
Arch`duke"dom (, n. An archduchy.
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\'d8Ar`che*bi*o"sis (, n. [Pref. arche- = archi- + Gr. bi`wsis, bi`os, life.] The origination of living matter from non-living. See Abiogenesis. Bastian.
Ar`che*bi*o"sis (, n. [Pref. arche- = archi- + Gr. bi`wsis, bi`os, life.] The origination of living matter from non-living. See Abiogenesis. Bastian.
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Arched (, a. Made with an arch or curve; covered with an arch; as, an arched door.
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\'d8Ar`che*go"ni*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.) The pistillidium or female organ in the higher cryptogamic plants, corresponding to the pistil in flowering plants.
Ar`che*go"ni*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.) The pistillidium or female organ in the higher cryptogamic plants, corresponding to the pistil in flowering plants.
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Ar*cheg"o*ny (, n. [See Archegonium.] (Biol.) Spontaneous generation; abiogenesis.
Milton.
Ar*chel"o*gy (, n. [Gr. -logy.] The science of, or a treatise on, first principles. Fleming.
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\'d8Ar`chen*ceph"a*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. pref. (Zo\'94l.) The division that includes man alone. R. Owen.
Ar`chen*ceph"a*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. pref. (Zo\'94l.) The division that includes man alone. R. Owen.
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Arch`en"e*my (, n. [Pref. arch- + enemy.] A principal enemy. Specifically, Satan, the grand adversary of mankind. Milton.
Milton.
Arch`en*ter"ic (, a. (Biol.) Relating to the archenteron; as, archenteric invagination.
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\'d8Arch`en"ter*on, n. [Pref. arch- + Gr. (Biol.) The primitive enteron or undifferentiated digestive sac of a gastrula or other embryo. See Illust. under Invagination.
Arch`en"ter*on, n. [Pref. arch- + Gr. (Biol.) The primitive enteron or undifferentiated digestive sac of a gastrula or other embryo. See Illust. under Invagination.
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archeological adj. 1. of or pertaining to archeology. archeological excavations
Webster (1607).Ar`che*typ"ic*al (, a. Relating to an archetype; archetypal.
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\'d8Ar*che"us (, n. [LL. arch, Gr. 'archai^os ancient, primeval, fr. 'archh` beginning. See Archi-, pref.] The vital principle or force which (according to the Paracelsians) presides over the growth and continuation of living beings; the anima mundi or plastic power of the old philosophers. [Obs.] Johnson.
Ar*che"us (, n. [LL. arch, Gr. 'archai^os ancient, primeval, fr. 'archh` beginning. See Archi-, pref.] The vital principle or force which (according to the Paracelsians) presides over the growth and continuation of living beings; the anima mundi or plastic power of the old philosophers. [Obs.] Johnson.
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Ar"chi- (. [L., archi-, Gr. 'archi-, a prefix which is from the same root as 'a`rchein to be first, to begin; 'archh the first place, beginning; 'archo`s chief. Cf. AS. arce-, erce-, OHG. erzi-, G. erz-.] A prefix signifying chief, arch; as, architect, archiepiscopal. In (Biol.) and (Anat.) it usually means primitive, original, ancestral; as, archipterygium, the primitive fin or wing.
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\'d8Ar`chi*an*nel"i*da (, n. pl. [NL.; pref. archi- + annelida.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Annelida remarkable for having no external segments or distinct ventral nerve ganglions.
Ar`chi*an*nel"i*da (, n. pl. [NL.; pref. archi- + annelida.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Annelida remarkable for having no external segments or distinct ventral nerve ganglions.
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Ar"chi*a`ter (, n. [L. archiatrus, Gr. Chief physician; -- a term applied, on the continent of Europe, to the first or body physician of princes and to the first physician of some cities. P. Cyc.
Webster (1607).Ar"chi*bald wheel (?). A metal-hubbed wheel of great strength and elasticity, esp. adapted for artillery carriages and motor cars.
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\'d8Ar`chi*blas"tu*la (, n. [Pref. archi + blastula.] (Biol.) A hollow blastula, supposed to be the primitive form; a c
Ar`chi*blas"tu*la (, n. [Pref. archi + blastula.] (Biol.) A hollow blastula, supposed to be the primitive form; a c
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Ar"chi*cal (, a. [Gr. 'archiko`s able to govern, fr. 'archh` beginning, government. See Arch-, pref.] Chief; primary; primordial. [Obs.] Cudworth.
Webster (1607).Ar`chi*e*pis"co*pate (, n. [Pref. archi- + episcopate.] The office of an archbishop; an archbishopric.
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\'d8Ar*chi"e*rey (, n. [Russ. archier\'82i, fr. Gr. arch-) + \'b5 priest.] The higher order of clergy in Russia, including metropolitans, archbishops, and bishops. Pinkerton.
Ar*chi"e*rey (, n. [Russ. archier\'82i, fr. Gr. arch-) + \'b5 priest.] The higher order of clergy in Russia, including metropolitans, archbishops, and bishops. Pinkerton.
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Ar"chil (?; 277), n. [OF. orchel, orcheil, It. orcella, oricello, or OSp. orchillo. Cf. Orchil.] 1. A violet dye obtained from several species of lichen (Roccella tinctoria, etc.), which grow on maritime rocks in the Canary and Cape Verd Islands, etc. Tomlinson.
Webster (1607).Ar`chi*lo"chi*an (, a. [L. Archilochius.] Of or pertaining to the satiric Greek poet Archilochus; as, Archilochian meter.
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{ Ar"chi*mage (, \'d8Ar`chi*ma"gus (, } n. [NL.; pref. archi- + L. magus, Gr. 1. The high priest of the Persian Magi, or worshipers of fire.
{ Ar"chi*mage (, Ar`chi*ma"gus (, } n. [NL.; pref. archi- + L. magus, Gr. 1. The high priest of the Persian Magi, or worshipers of fire.
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2. A great magician, wizard, or enchanter. Spenser.
Webster (1607).Archimedean screw, or Archimedes' screw, an instrument, said to have been invented by Archimedes, for raising water, formed by winding a flexible tube round a cylinder in the form of a screw. When the screw is placed in an inclined position, and the lower end immersed in water, by causing the screw to revolve, the water is raised to the upper end. Francis.
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\'d8Ar`chi*me"des (, n. (Paleon.) An extinct genus of Bryzoa characteristic of the subcarboniferous rocks. Its form is that of a screw.
Ar`chi*me"des (, n. (Paleon.) An extinct genus of Bryzoa characteristic of the subcarboniferous rocks. Its form is that of a screw.
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Arch"ing (, n. 1. The arched part of a structure.
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\'d8Ar*chip`te*ryg"i*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. pref. 'archi- (E. arch-) + ptery`gion wing, fin.] (Anat.) The primitive form of fin, like that of Ceratodus.
Ar*chip`te*ryg"i*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. pref. 'archi- (E. arch-) + ptery`gion wing, fin.] (Anat.) The primitive form of fin, like that of Ceratodus.
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Ar"chi*tect (, n. [L. architectus, architecton, Gr. 'archi- (E. archi-) + architecte, It. architetto. See Technical.] 1. A person skilled in the art of building; one who understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and designs of buildings, and to superintend the artificers employed.
Webster (1607).Military architecture, the art of fortifications. -- Naval architecture, the art of building ships.
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\'d8Ar`chi*teu"this (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. pref. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of gigantic cephalopods, allied to the squids, found esp. in the North Atlantic and about New Zealand.
Ar`chi*teu"this (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. pref. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of gigantic cephalopods, allied to the squids, found esp. in the North Atlantic and about New Zealand.
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Ar"chi*trave (, n. [F. architrave, fr. It. architrave; pref. archi- + trave beam, L. trabs.] (Arch.) (a) The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column. (b) The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.
Webster (1607).Syn. -- family Arctiidae.
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\'d8Arc*tis"ca (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of Arachnida. See Illust. in Appendix.
Arc*tis"ca (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of Arachnida. See Illust. in Appendix.
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Arctium n. 1. 1 the burdock.
Webster (1607).Arc`to*ge"al (, a. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to arctic lands; as, the arctogeal fauna.
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\'d8Arc*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of the Carnivora, that includes the bears, weasels, etc.
Arc*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of the Carnivora, that includes the bears, weasels, etc.
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Arctostaphylos n. 1. 1 a genus of plants including the bearberry; manzanita.
Webster (1607).-ard, -art. The termination of many English words; as, coward, reynard, drunkard, mostly from the French, in which language this ending is of German origin, being orig. the same word as English hard. It usually has the sense of one who has to a high or excessive degree the quality expressed by the root; as, braggart, sluggard.
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\'d8Ar*das"sine (, n. [F. (cf. Sp. ardacina), fr. ardasse a kind of silk thread, fr. Ar. & Per. ardan a kind of raw silk.] A very fine sort of Persian silk.
Ar*das"sine (, n. [F. (cf. Sp. ardacina), fr. ardasse a kind of silk thread, fr. Ar. & Per. ardan a kind of raw silk.] A very fine sort of Persian silk.
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Ardeidae n. 1. 1 a familu of wading birds incuding the herons, egrets, night herons, and bitterns.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.<

A*rear", adv. [See Arrear, adv.] Backward; in or to the rear; behindhand. Spenser.
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\'d8A*re"ca (, n. [Canarese adiki: cf. Pg. & Sp. areca.] (Bot.) A genus of palms, one species of which (Areca catechu) produces the areca nut, or betel nut, which is chewed in India and Southeast Asia with the leaf of the Piper Betle and lime.
A*re"ca (, n. [Canarese adiki: cf. Pg. & Sp. areca.] (Bot.) A genus of palms, one species of which (Areca catechu) produces the areca nut, or betel nut, which is chewed in India and Southeast Asia with the leaf of the Piper Betle and lime.
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Arecidae n. 1. 1 one of four subclasses or superorder of Monocotyledones; comprises about 6400 species in 5 families of trees and shrubs and terrestrial herbs and a few free-floating aquatics including: Palmae; Araceae; Pandanaceae: and Lemnaceae.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.<

Ar`e*na"tion (, n. [L. arenatio, fr. arena sand.] (Med.) A sand bath; application of hot sand to the body. Dunglison.
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\'d8Ar`en*da"tor (, n. [LL. arendator, arrendator, fr. arendare, arrendare, to pay rent, fr. arenda yearly rent; ad + renda, F. rente, E. rent. Cf. Arrentation and Rent.] In some provinces of Russia, one who farms the rents or revenues.
Ar`en*da"tor (, n. [LL. arendator, arrendator, fr. arendare, arrendare, to pay rent, fr. arenda yearly rent; ad + renda, F. rente, E. rent. Cf. Arrentation and Rent.] In some provinces of Russia, one who farms the rents or revenues.
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crown arendator. Tooke.
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\'d8A*reng" (, \'d8A*ren"ga (, n. [Malayan.] A palm tree (Saguerus saccharifer) which furnishes sago, wine, and fibers for ropes; the gomuti palm.
A*reng" (, A*ren"ga (, n. [Malayan.] A palm tree (Saguerus saccharifer) which furnishes sago, wine, and fibers for ropes; the gomuti palm.
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Ar`e*nic"o*lite (, n. [L. arena sand + colere to cherish or live.] (Paleon.) An ancient wormhole in sand, preserved in the rocks. Dana.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.<

Ar`e*ta"ics (, n. [Gr. The ethical theory which excludes all relations between virtue and happiness; the science of virtue; -- contrasted with eudemonics. J. Grote.
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\'d8A`r\'88te" (?), n. [F., lit., a sharp fish bone, ridge, sharp edge, fr. L. arista beard of grain.] (Geog.) An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary ridge between two mountain gorges.
A`r\'88te" (?), n. [F., lit., a sharp fish bone, ridge, sharp edge, fr. L. arista beard of grain.] (Geog.) An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary ridge between two mountain gorges.
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Ar`e*tol"o*gy (, n. [Gr. ar\'82tologie.] That part of moral philosophy which treats of virtue, its nature, and the means of attaining to it.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.<

Ar"gal, adv. A ludicrous corruption of the Latin word ergo, therefore. Shak.
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{ \'d8Ar"gal (, \'d8Ar"ga*li, } n. [Mongolian.] (Zo\'94l.) A species of wild sheep (Ovis ammon, or Ovis argali), remarkable for its large horns. It inhabits the mountains of Siberia and central Asia.
{ Ar"gal (, Ar"ga*li, } n. [Mongolian.] (Zo\'94l.) A species of wild sheep (Ovis ammon, or Ovis argali), remarkable for its large horns. It inhabits the mountains of Siberia and central Asia.
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Aoudad. The name is also applied to the bighorn sheep of the Rocky Mountains. See Bighorn.
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\'d8Ar"ga*la (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The adjutant bird.
Ar"ga*la (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The adjutant bird.
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Ar"gand lamp` (. [Named from the inventor, Aim\'82 Argand of Geneva.] A lamp with a circular hollow wick and glass chimney which allow a current of air both inside and outside of the flame.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.<

Argand burner, a burner for an Argand lamp, or a gas burner in which the principle of that lamp is applied.
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\'d8Ar"gas (, n. A genus of venomous ticks which attack men and animals. The famous Persian Argas, also called Miana bug, is Argas Persicus; that of Central America, called talaje by the natives, is Argas Talaje.
Ar"gas (, n. A genus of venomous ticks which attack men and animals. The famous Persian Argas, also called Miana bug, is Argas Persicus; that of Central America, called talaje by the natives, is Argas Talaje.
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Ar*ge"an (, a. Pertaining to the ship Argo. See Argo.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.<

Ar"give (, a. [L. Argivus, fr. Argos, Argi.] Of or performance to Argos, the capital of Argolis in Greece. -- n. A native of Argos. Often used as a generic term, equivalent to Grecian or Greek.
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\'d8Ar"go (, n. [L. Argo, Gr. 1. (Myth.) The name of the ship which carried Jason and his fifty-four companions to Colchis, in quest of the Golden Fleece.
Ar"go (, n. [L. Argo, Gr. 1. (Myth.) The name of the ship which carried Jason and his fifty-four companions to Colchis, in quest of the Golden Fleece.
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2. (Astron.) A large constellation in the southern hemisphere, called also Argo Navis. In modern astronomy it is replaced by its three divisions, Carina, Puppis, and Vela.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.<

The \'bdArgonauts of '49\'b8 were a strong, self-reliant, generous body of men. D. S. Jordan.
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\'d8Ar`go*nau"ta (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of Cephalopoda. The shell is called paper nautilus or paper sailor.
Ar`go*nau"ta (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of Cephalopoda. The shell is called paper nautilus or paper sailor.
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Hectocotylus.
arduous Spirit of Isidore. Cary.< Do overpeer the petty traffickers. Shak.
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\'d8Ar`got" (, n. [F. Of unknown origin.] A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps, and vagabonds; flash.
Ar`got" (, n. [F. Of unknown origin.] A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps, and vagabonds; flash.
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Ar"gu*a*ble (, a. Capable of being argued; admitting of debate.
Falconer.
2. To signify. [Colloq.]
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\'d8Ar"gu*lus (, n. [NL., dim of Argus.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of copepod Crustacea, parasitic of fishes; a fish louse. See Branchiura.
Ar"gu*lus (, n. [NL., dim of Argus.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of copepod Crustacea, parasitic of fishes; a fish louse. See Branchiura.
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Ar"gu*ment (, n. [F. argument, L. argumentum, fr. arguere to argue.] 1. Proof; evidence. [Obs.]
Falconer.
Ar"gu*men*tize (, v. i. To argue or discuss. [Obs.] Wood.
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\'d8Ar"gus (, prop. n. [L. Argus, Gr. 1. (Myth.) A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail.
Ar"gus (, prop. n. [L. Argus, Gr. 1. (Myth.) A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail.
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2. One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
Falconer.
A*rhi"zal (, A*rhi"zous (, A*rhyth"mic (, A*rhyth"mous (, a. See Arrhizal, Arrhizous, Arrhythmic, Arrhythmous.
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\'d8A"ri*a (, n. [It., fr. L. a\'89r. See Air.] (Mus.) An air or song; a melody; a tune.
A"ri*a (, n. [It., fr. L. a\'89r. See Air.] (Mus.) An air or song; a melody; a tune.
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Falconer.
ariel is used adjectively of certain birds noted for their graceful flight; as, the ariel toucan; the ariel petrel.
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\'d8A"ri*es, prop. n. [L.] 1. (Astron.) (a) The Ram; the first of the twelve signs in the zodiac, which the sun enters at the vernal equinox, about the 21st of March. (b) A constellation west of Taurus, drawn on the celestial globe in the figure of a ram.
A"ri*es, prop. n. [L.] 1. (Astron.) (a) The Ram; the first of the twelve signs in the zodiac, which the sun enters at the vernal equinox, about the 21st of March. (b) A constellation west of Taurus, drawn on the celestial globe in the figure of a ram.
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2. (Rom. Antiq.) A battering-ram.
Falconer.
2. Act of striking or conflicting. [R.] Glanvill.
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{ \'d8A`ri*et"ta (, Ar`i*ette" (, } n. [It. arietta, dim. of aria; F. ariette.] (Mus.) A short aria, or air. \'bdA military ariette.\'b8 Sir W. Scott.
{ A`ri*et"ta (, Ar`i*ette" (, } n. [It. arietta, dim. of aria; F. ariette.] (Mus.) A short aria, or air. \'bdA military ariette.\'b8 Sir W. Scott.
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A*right" (, adv. [Pref. a- + right.] Rightly; correctly; in a right way or form; without mistake or crime; as, to worship God aright.
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Ar"il (, \'d8A*ril"lus (, n. [From LL. arilli dry grapes, perh. fr. L. aridus dry: cf. F,. arille.] (Bot.) A exterior covering, forming a false coat or appendage to a seed, as the loose, transparent bag inclosing the seed of the white water lily. The mace of the nutmeg is also an aril. Gray.
Ar"il (, A*ril"lus (, n. [From LL. arilli dry grapes, perh. fr. L. aridus dry: cf. F,. arille.] (Bot.) A exterior covering, forming a false coat or appendage to a seed, as the loose, transparent bag inclosing the seed of the white water lily. The mace of the nutmeg is also an aril. Gray.
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Ar"il*late (. Ar"l*la`ted (, Ar"iled (, a. [Cf. NL. arillatus, F. arill\'82.] Having an aril.
Falconer.
Mendelssohn wants the ariose beauty of Handel; vocal melody is not his forte; the interest of his airs is harmonic. Foreign Quart. Rev.
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\'d8A`ri*o"so (, adv. & a. [It.] (Mus.) In the smooth and melodious style of an air; ariose.
A`ri*o"so (, adv. & a. [It.] (Mus.) In the smooth and melodious style of an air; ariose.
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Arisarum n. 1. 1 a genus of tuberous or rhizomatous perennial herbs; mainly Mediterranean area.
Milton.
A*rist" (, 3d sing. pres. of Arise, for ariseth. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8A*ris"ta (, n. [L.] (Bot.) An awn. Gray.
A*ris"ta (, n. [L.] (Bot.) An awn. Gray.
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Ar"is*tarch (, n. [From Aristarchus, a Greek grammarian and critic, of Alexandria, about 200 b. c.] A severe critic. Knowles.
Two N. Kins.
equinoctial armil; when of two or more rings, one in the plane of the meridian, for observing the solstices, it is called a solstitial armil. Whewell.
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\'d8Ar*mil"la (, n.; pl. E. Armillas (, L. Armill\'91 (. [L., a bracelet.] 1. An armil.
Ar*mil"la (, n.; pl. E. Armillas (, L. Armill\'91 (. [L., a bracelet.] 1. An armil.
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2. (Zo\'94l.) A ring of hair or feathers on the legs.
Two N. Kins.
2. the larva of the fungus gnat; -- they march in large companies in regular order.
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\'d8Ar"na (, \'d8Ar"nee (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The wild buffalo of India (Bos, or Bubalus, arni), larger than the domestic buffalo and having enormous horns.
Ar"na (, Ar"nee (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The wild buffalo of India (Bos, or Bubalus, arni), larger than the domestic buffalo and having enormous horns.
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Ar*nat"to (, n. See Annotto.
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{ \'d8Ar*naut" \'d8Ar*naout" } (?), n. [Turk. Arnaut, fr. NGr. An inhabitant of Albania and neighboring mountainous regions, specif. one serving as a soldier in the Turkish army.
{ Ar*naut" Ar*naout" } (?), n. [Turk. Arnaut, fr. NGr. An inhabitant of Albania and neighboring mountainous regions, specif. one serving as a soldier in the Turkish army.
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Ar"ni*ca (, n. [Prob. a corruption of ptarmica.] (Bot.) A genus of plants; also, the most important species (Arnica montana), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant.
Cowper.
A*roynt" (, interj. See Aroint.
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\'d8Ar*peg"gio (, n. [It., fr. arpeggiare to play on the harp, fr. arpa harp.] (Mus.) The production of the tones of a chord in rapid succession, as in playing the harp, and not simultaneously; a strain thus played.
Ar*peg"gio (, n. [It., fr. arpeggiare to play on the harp, fr. arpa harp.] (Mus.) The production of the tones of a chord in rapid succession, as in playing the harp, and not simultaneously; a strain thus played.
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{ Ar"pent (, Ar"pen (, } n. [F. arpent, fr. L. arepennis, arapennis. According to Columella, a Gallic word for a measure equiv. to half a Roman jugerum.] Formerly, a measure of land in France, varying in different parts of the country. The arpent of Paris was 4,088 sq. yards, or nearly five sixths of an English acre. The woodland arpent was about 1 acre, 1 rood, 1 perch, English.
Cowper.
Ar`ras*ene" (, n. [From Arras.] A material of wool or silk used for working the figures in embroidery.
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\'d8Ar*ras"tre (, n. [Sp.] A rude apparatus for pulverizing ores, esp. those containing free gold.
Ar*ras"tre (, n. [Sp.] A rude apparatus for pulverizing ores, esp. those containing free gold.
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Ar"ras*wise` (, Ar"ras*ways`, adv. [Prob. a corruption of arriswise. See Arris.] Placed in such a position as to exhibit the top and two sides, the corner being in front; -- said of a rectangular form. Encyc. Brit. Cussans.
Shak.
2. A stoppage or check. Darwin.
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\'d8Ar*r\'88t (, n. [F. See Arrest, n.] (F. Law) (a) A judgment, decision, or decree of a court or high tribunal; also, a decree of a sovereign. (b) An arrest; a legal seizure.
Ar*r\'88t (, n. [F. See Arrest, n.] (F. Law) (a) A judgment, decision, or decree of a court or high tribunal; also, a decree of a sovereign. (b) An arrest; a legal seizure.
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Ar*ret" (, v. t. Same as Aret. [Obs.] Spenser.
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\'d8Ar"rha (?), n.; pl. Arrh (#). [L. Cf. Earnest.] (Law) Money or other valuable thing given to evidence a contract; a pledge or earnest.
Ar"rha (?), n.; pl. Arrh (#). [L. Cf. Earnest.] (Law) Money or other valuable thing given to evidence a contract; a pledge or earnest.
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Ar`rha*phos"tic (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + Seamless. [R.]
arrival. Dryden.
Syn. -- inbound, inward.
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\'d8Ar*ro"ba (, n. [Sp. and Pg., from Ar. arrub, ar-rubu, a fourth part.] 1. A Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America = 25.36 lbs. avoir.; also, an old Portuguese weight, used in Brazil = 32.38 lbs. avoir.
Ar*ro"ba (, n. [Sp. and Pg., from Ar. arrub, ar-rubu, a fourth part.] 1. A Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America = 25.36 lbs. avoir.; also, an old Portuguese weight, used in Brazil = 32.38 lbs. avoir.
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2. A Spanish liquid measure for wine = 3.54 imp. gallons, and for oil = 2.78 imp. gallons.
arrival. Dryden.
Ar"ro*ga*tive (, a. Making undue claims and pretension; prone to arrogance. [R.] Dr. H. More.
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\'d8Ar`ron`disse`ment" (, n. [F., fr. arrondir to make round; ad + rond round, L. rotundus.] A subdivision of a department. [France]
Ar`ron`disse`ment" (, n. [F., fr. arrondir to make round; ad + rond round, L. rotundus.] A subdivision of a department. [France]
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departments, those into arrondissements, those into cantons, and the latter into communes.
arrowy showers. Milton.
With arrowy vitalities, vivacities, and ingenuities. Carlyle.
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\'d8Ar*roy"o (, n.; pl. Arroyos (. [Sp., fr. LL. arrogium; cf. Gr. 1. A water course; a rivulet.
Ar*roy"o (, n.; pl. Arroyos (. [Sp., fr. LL. arrogium; cf. Gr. 1. A water course; a rivulet.
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2. The dry bed of a small stream. [Western U. S.]
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\'d8Ar"schin (, n. See Arshine.
Ar"schin (, n. See Arshine.
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Arse (, n. [AS. ears; \'91rs; akin to OHG. ars. G. arsch, D. aars, Sw. ars, Dan. arts, Gr. o'yra` tail).] The buttocks, or hind part of an animal; the posteriors; the fundament; the bottom.
arrowy showers. Milton.
Arse"smart (, n. Smartweed; water pepper. Dr. Prior.
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\'d8Ar"shine (, n. [Russ. arshin, of Turkish-Tartar origin; Turk. arshin, arsh\'d4n, ell, yard.] A Russian measure of length = 2 ft. 4.246 inches.
Ar"shine (, n. [Russ. arshin, of Turkish-Tartar origin; Turk. arshin, arsh\'d4n, ell, yard.] A Russian measure of length = 2 ft. 4.246 inches.
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Ar"sine (or -s, n. [From Arsenic.] (Chem.) A compound of arsenic and hydrogen, AsH3, a colorless and exceedingly poisonous gas, having an odor like garlic; arseniureted hydrogen.
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\'d8Ar"sis (, n. [L. arsis, Gr. 'a`rsis a raising or lifting, an elevation of the voice, fr. a'i`rein to raise or lift up. Its ordinary use is the result of am early misapprehension; originally and properly it denotes the lifting of the hand in beating time, and hence the unaccented part of the rhythm.] 1. (Pros.) (a) That part of a foot where the ictus is put, or which is distinguished from the rest (known as the thesis) of the foot by a greater stress of voice. Hermann. (b) That elevation of voice now called metrical accentuation, or the rhythmic accent.
Ar"sis (, n. [L. arsis, Gr. 'a`rsis a raising or lifting, an elevation of the voice, fr. a'i`rein to raise or lift up. Its ordinary use is the result of am early misapprehension; originally and properly it denotes the lifting of the hand in beating time, and hence the unaccented part of the rhythm.] 1. (Pros.) (a) That part of a foot where the ictus is put, or which is distinguished from the rest (known as the thesis) of the foot by a greater stress of voice. Hermann. (b) That elevation of voice now called metrical accentuation, or the rhythmic accent.
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arsis originally consisted in a higher musical tone, greater volume, or longer duration of sound, or in all combined.
arrowy showers. Milton.
Syn. -- artifactual
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\'d8Ar*te"mi*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'A`rtemis, a Greek goddess.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of phyllopod Crustacea found in salt lakes and brines; the brine shrimp. See Brine shrimp.
Ar*te"mi*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'A`rtemis, a Greek goddess.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of phyllopod Crustacea found in salt lakes and brines; the brine shrimp. See Brine shrimp.
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Artemis n. 1. 1 the virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon in Greek mythology; one of the Olympian deities, daughter of Zeus and Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with the Roman Diana.
arrowy showers. Milton.
Ar*te`ri*ol"o*scle*ro"sis (, n. [Gr. 'arthri`a + -logy.] (Med.) a form of arteriosclerosis which affects predominantly the arterioles, found especially in people with chronic hypertension. Stedman
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\'d8Ar*te`ri*o*scle*ro"sis (, n. [NL.; Gr. sclerosis.] (Med.) a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, esp. of the intima, occurring mostly in old age. Subtypes are distinguished, such as arteriolosclerosis and atherosclerosis. -- Ar*te`ri*o*scle*rot"ic (#), a.
Ar*te`ri*o*scle*ro"sis (, n. [NL.; Gr. sclerosis.] (Med.) a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, esp. of the intima, occurring mostly in old age. Subtypes are distinguished, such as arteriolosclerosis and atherosclerosis. -- Ar*te`ri*o*scle*rot"ic (#), a.
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arteriosclerotic adj. 1. of or pertaining to arteriosclerosis.
arrowy showers. Milton.
arteriovenous adj. 1. connecting an artery to a vein. an arteriovenous fistula
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\'d8Ar`te*ri"tis (, n. [Artery + -etis.] Inflammation of an artery or arteries. Dunglison.
Ar`te*ri"tis (, n. [Artery + -etis.] Inflammation of an artery or arteries. Dunglison.
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Ar"ter*y (, n.; pl. Arteries (. [L. arteria windpipe, artery, Gr. 1. The trachea or windpipe. [Obs.] \'bdUnder the artery, or windpipe, is the mouth of the stomach.\'b8 Holland.
arrowy showers. Milton.
Syn. -- creaky, rheumatic, rheumatoid.
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\'d8Ar*thri"tis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 'arqri^tis (as if fem. of 'arqri`tis belonging to the joints, sc. no`sos disease) gout, fr. 'a`rqron a joint.] (Med.) Any inflammation of the joints, including the gout. A variety of forms of arthritis are recognized, some of which (such as rheumatoid arthritis, also called arthritis deformans and arthritis nodosa) are chronic and progressive, and lead to incapacitation and deformity.
Ar*thri"tis (, n. [L., fr. Gr. 'arqri^tis (as if fem. of 'arqri`tis belonging to the joints, sc. no`sos disease) gout, fr. 'a`rqron a joint.] (Med.) Any inflammation of the joints, including the gout. A variety of forms of arthritis are recognized, some of which (such as rheumatoid arthritis, also called arthritis deformans and arthritis nodosa) are chronic and progressive, and lead to incapacitation and deformity.
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\'d8Ar`thro*chon*dri"tis (?), n. [NL.] (Med.) Chondritis of a joint.
Ar`thro*chon*dri"tis (?), n. [NL.] (Med.) Chondritis of a joint.
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Ar"thro*derm (, n. [Gr. 'a`rqron joint + 'derm.] (Zo\'94l.) The external covering of an Arthropod.
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\'d8Ar*throd"e*sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Surg.) Surgical fixation of joints.
Ar*throd"e*sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Surg.) Surgical fixation of joints.
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\'d8Ar*thro"di*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron a joint + (Anat.) A form of diarthrodial articulation in which the articular surfaces are nearly flat, so that they form only an imperfect ball and socket.
Ar*thro"di*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron a joint + (Anat.) A form of diarthrodial articulation in which the articular surfaces are nearly flat, so that they form only an imperfect ball and socket.
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{ Ar*thro"di*al (, Ar*throd"ic (, } a. Of or pertaining to arthrodia.
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\'d8Ar`thro*dyn"i*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + 'ody`nh pain.] (Med.) An affection characterized by pain in or about a joint, not dependent upon structural disease.
Ar`thro*dyn"i*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + 'ody`nh pain.] (Med.) An affection characterized by pain in or about a joint, not dependent upon structural disease.
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Ar`thro*dyn"ic, a. Pertaining to arthrodynia, or pain in the joints; rheumatic.
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\'d8Ar`thro*gas"tra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Arachnida, having the abdomen annulated, including the scorpions, harvestmen, etc.; pedipalpi.
Ar`thro*gas"tra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Arachnida, having the abdomen annulated, including the scorpions, harvestmen, etc.; pedipalpi.
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Ar*throg"ra*phy (, n. [Gr. 'a`rqron joint + -graphy.] The description of joints.
arrowy showers. Milton.
Ar"thro*mere (, n. [Gr. 'a`rqron joint + -mere.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the body segments of Arthropods. See Arthrostraca. Packard.
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\'d8Ar`thro*pleu"ra (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) The side or limb-bearing portion of an arthromere.
Ar`thro*pleu"ra (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) The side or limb-bearing portion of an arthromere.
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Ar*throp"a*thy (?), n. [Gr. (Med.) Any disease of the joints.
arrowy showers. Milton.
Ar"thro*pod (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Arthropoda.
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\'d8Ar*throp"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + -poda.] (Zo\'94l.) A large division of Articulata, embracing all those that have jointed legs. It includes Insects, Arachnida, Pychnogonida, and Crustacea. -- Ar*throp"o*dal (, a.
Ar*throp"o*da (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + -poda.] (Zo\'94l.) A large division of Articulata, embracing all those that have jointed legs. It includes Insects, Arachnida, Pychnogonida, and Crustacea. -- Ar*throp"o*dal (, a.
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\'d8Ar`thro*pom"a*ta (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) One of the orders of Branchiopoda. See Branchiopoda.
Ar`thro*pom"a*ta (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) One of the orders of Branchiopoda. See Branchiopoda.
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\'d8Ar*thro"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint.] (Anat.) Articulation.
Ar*thro"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint.] (Anat.) Articulation.
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Ar"thro*spore (?), n. [Gr. spore.] (Bacteriol.) 1. A bacterial resting cell, -- formerly considered a spore, but now known to occur even in endosporous bacteria.
arrowy showers. Milton.
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\'d8Ar*thros"tra*ca, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) One of the larger divisions of Crustacea, so called because the thorax and abdomen are both segmented; Tetradecapoda. It includes the Amphipoda and Isopoda.
Ar*thros"tra*ca, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a`rqron joint + (Zo\'94l.) One of the larger divisions of Crustacea, so called because the thorax and abdomen are both segmented; Tetradecapoda. It includes the Amphipoda and Isopoda.
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Ar"thro*tome (?), n. [Gr. (Surg.) A strong scalpel used in the dissection of joints.
arrowy showers. Milton.
Ar*tic"u*lar*ly (, adv. In an articular or an articulate manner.
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\'d8Ar*tic`u*la"ta (, n. pl. [Neut. pl. from L. articulatus furnished with joints, distinct, p. p. of articulare. See Article, v.] (Zo\'94l.) 1. One of the four subkingdoms in the classification of Cuvier. It has been much modified by later writers.
Ar*tic`u*la"ta (, n. pl. [Neut. pl. from L. articulatus furnished with joints, distinct, p. p. of articulare. See Article, v.] (Zo\'94l.) 1. One of the four subkingdoms in the classification of Cuvier. It has been much modified by later writers.
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arrowy showers. Milton.
Ar*tic"u*la`tor (, n. One who, or that which, articulates; as: (a) One who enunciates distinctly. (b) One who prepares and mounts skeletons. (c) An instrument to cure stammering.
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\'d8Ar*tic"u*lus ( n.; pl. Articuli (. [L. See Article.] (Zo\'94l.) A joint of the cirri of the Crinoidea; a joint or segment of an arthropod appendage.
Ar*tic"u*lus ( n.; pl. Articuli (. [L. See Article.] (Zo\'94l.) A joint of the cirri of the Crinoidea; a joint or segment of an arthropod appendage.
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Ar"ti*fact (?), n. [L. ars, artis, art + facere, factum, to make.] 1. (Arch\'91ol.) A product of human workmanship; -- applied esp. to the simpler products of aboriginal art as distinguished from natural objects.
Shak.
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\'d8Ar`ti*o*dac"ty*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) One of the divisions of the ungulate animals. The functional toes of the hind foot are even in number, and the third digit of each foot (corresponding to the middle finger in man) is asymmetrical and paired with the fourth digit, as in the hog, the sheep, and the ox; -- opposed to Perissodactyla.
Ar`ti*o*dac"ty*la (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) One of the divisions of the ungulate animals. The functional toes of the hind foot are even in number, and the third digit of each foot (corresponding to the middle finger in man) is asymmetrical and paired with the fourth digit, as in the hog, the sheep, and the ox; -- opposed to Perissodactyla.
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Ar`ti*o*dac"tyle (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Artiodactyla.
articles and reward their. Waller.Syn. -- Artisan. See Artisan.
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\'d8Ar*tiste" (, n. [F. See Artist.] One peculiarly dexterous and tasteful in almost any employment, as an opera dancer, a hairdresser, a cook.
Ar*tiste" (, n. [F. See Artist.] One peculiarly dexterous and tasteful in almost any employment, as an opera dancer, a hairdresser, a cook.
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artist.
artless, unencumbered plan! Cowper. Syn. -- aoudad, audad, Barbary sheep, maned sheep.
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\'d8A"rum, n. [L. arum, aros, Gr. A genus of plants found in central Europe and about the Mediterranean, having flowers on a spadix inclosed in a spathe. The cuckoopint of the English is an example.
A"rum, n. [L. arum, aros, Gr. A genus of plants found in central Europe and about the Mediterranean, having flowers on a spadix inclosed in a spathe. The cuckoopint of the English is an example.
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Our common arums -- the lords and ladies of village children. Lubbock.
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Aruru n. (Akkadian mythology) mother and earth goddess in Gilgamish epic; identified with Sumerian Ki and Ninkhursag (Mama; Nintu).
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\'d8A*rus"pex (, n.; pl. Aruspices (. [L. aruspex or haruspex.] One of the class of diviners among the Etruscans and Romans, who foretold events by the inspection of the entrails of victims offered on the altars of the gods.
A*rus"pex (, n.; pl. Aruspices (. [L. aruspex or haruspex.] One of the class of diviners among the Etruscans and Romans, who foretold events by the inspection of the entrails of victims offered on the altars of the gods.
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A*rus"pice (, n. [L. aruspex: cf. F. aruspice. Cf. Aruspex, Haruspice.] A soothsayer of ancient Rome. Same as Aruspex. [Written also haruspice.]
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As, n. (Chem.) the chemical symbol for arsenic.
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\'d8As (, n.; pl. Asses (. [L. as. See Ace.] 1. A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.
As (, n.; pl. Asses (. [L. as. See Ace.] 1. A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.
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2. A Roman copper coin, originally of a pound weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an ounce.
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\'d8As"a (, n. [NL. asa, of oriental origin; cf. Per. az\'be mastic, Ar. as\'be healing, is\'be remedy.] An ancient name of a gum.
As"a (, n. [NL. asa, of oriental origin; cf. Per. az\'be mastic, Ar. as\'be healing, is\'be remedy.] An ancient name of a gum.
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{ As`a*fet"i*da, As`a*f\'d2t"i*da } (, n. [Asa + L. foetidus fetid.] The fetid gum resin or inspissated juice of a large umbelliferous plant (Ferula asaf\'d2tida) of Persia and the East Indies. It is used in medicine as an antispasmodic. [Written also assaf\'d2tida.]
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\'d8As"a*phus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.) A genus of trilobites found in the Lower Silurian formation. See Illust. in Append.
As"a*phus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.) A genus of trilobites found in the Lower Silurian formation. See Illust. in Append.
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\'d8As`a*ra*bac"ca (, n. [L. asarum + bacca a berry. See Asarone.] (Bot.) An acrid herbaceous plant (Asarum Europ\'91um), the leaves and roots of which are emetic and cathartic. It is principally used in cephalic snuffs.
As`a*ra*bac"ca (, n. [L. asarum + bacca a berry. See Asarone.] (Bot.) An acrid herbaceous plant (Asarum Europ\'91um), the leaves and roots of which are emetic and cathartic. It is principally used in cephalic snuffs.
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As"a*rone (, n. [L. asarum hazelwort, wild spikenard, Gr. 'a`saron] (Chem.) A crystallized substance, resembling camphor, obtained from the Asarum Europ\'91um; -- called also camphor of asarum.
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\'d8As`ca*ri"a*sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) A disease, usually accompanied by colicky pains and diarrhea, caused by the presence of ascarids in the gastrointestinal canal.
As`ca*ri"a*sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) A disease, usually accompanied by colicky pains and diarrhea, caused by the presence of ascarids in the gastrointestinal canal.
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As"ca*rid (, n.; pl. Ascarides ( or Ascarids. [NL. ascaris, fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A parasitic nematoid worm, especially the roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, often occurring in the human intestine, and allied species found in domestic animals; also commonly applied to the pinworm (Oxyuris), often troublesome to children and aged persons.
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As"cham (, n. [From Roger Ascham, who was a great lover of archery.] A sort of cupboard, or case, to contain bows and other implements of archery.
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\'d8As"ci, n. pl. See Ascus.
As"ci, n. pl. See Ascus.
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As"cian, n. One of the Ascii.
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As*cid"i*an (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Ascidioidea, or in a more general sense, one of the Tunicata. Also as an adj.
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\'d8As*cid`i*a"ri*um (, n. [NL. See Ascidium.] (Zo\'94l.) The structure which unites together the ascidiozooids in a compound ascidian.
As*cid`i*a"ri*um (, n. [NL. See Ascidium.] (Zo\'94l.) The structure which unites together the ascidiozooids in a compound ascidian.
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As*cid"i*form, a. [Gr. -form.] (Zo\'94l.) Shaped like an ascidian.
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\'d8As*cid`i*oid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. ascidium + -oid. See Ascidium.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Tunicata, often shaped like a two-necked bottle. The group includes, social, and compound species. The gill is a netlike structure within the oral aperture. The integument is usually leathery in texture. See Illustration in Appendix.
As*cid`i*oid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. ascidium + -oid. See Ascidium.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Tunicata, often shaped like a two-necked bottle. The group includes, social, and compound species. The gill is a netlike structure within the oral aperture. The integument is usually leathery in texture. See Illustration in Appendix.
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As*cid`i*o*zo"oid (, n. [Ascidium + zooid.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the individual members of a compound ascidian. See Ascidioidea.
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\'d8As*cid"i*um (, n.; pl. Ascidia (-. [NL., fr. ascus. See Ascus.] 1. (Bot.) A pitcher-shaped, or flask-shaped, organ or appendage of a plant, as the leaves of the pitcher plant, or the little bladderlike traps of the bladderwort (Utricularia).
As*cid"i*um (, n.; pl. Ascidia (-. [NL., fr. ascus. See Ascus.] 1. (Bot.) A pitcher-shaped, or flask-shaped, organ or appendage of a plant, as the leaves of the pitcher plant, or the little bladderlike traps of the bladderwort (Utricularia).
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2. pl. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of simple ascidians, which formerly included most of the known species. It is sometimes used as a name for the Ascidioidea, or for all the Tunicata.
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As*cig"er*ous (, a. [Ascus + -gerous.] (Bot.) Having asci. Loudon.
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{ \'d8As"ci*i (, As"cians (, } n. pl. [L. ascii, pl. of ascius, Gr. 'a priv. + Persons who, at certain times of the year, have no shadow at noon; -- applied to the inhabitants of the torrid zone, who have, twice a year, a vertical sun.
{ As"ci*i (, As"cians (, } n. pl. [L. ascii, pl. of ascius, Gr. 'a priv. + Persons who, at certain times of the year, have no shadow at noon; -- applied to the inhabitants of the torrid zone, who have, twice a year, a vertical sun.
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ASCII n. [Acronym: American Standard Code for Information Interchange.](Computers) 1. the American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a code consisting of a set of 128 7-bit combinations used in digital computers internally, for display purposes, and for exchanging data between computers. It is very widely used, but because of the limited number of characters encoded must be supplemented or replaced by other codes for encoding special symbols or words in languages other than English. Also used attributively; -- as, an ASCII file. Syn. -- American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
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\'d8As*ci"tes (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Med.) A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum. Dunglison.
As*ci"tes (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Med.) A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum. Dunglison.
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{ As*cit"ic (, As*cit"ic*al (, } a. Of, pertaining to, or affected by, ascites; dropsical.
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As*cle`pi*a*da"ceous, a. [See Asclepias.] (Bot.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, plants of the Milkweed family.
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\'d8As*cle"pi*as, n. [L., fr. Gr. Asclepios or Aesculapius.] (Bot.) A genus of plants including the milkweed, swallowwort, and some other species having medicinal properties.
As*cle"pi*as, n. [L., fr. Gr. Asclepios or Aesculapius.] (Bot.) A genus of plants including the milkweed, swallowwort, and some other species having medicinal properties.
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Asclepias butterfly (Zo\'94l.), a large, handsome, red and black butterfly (Danais Archippus), found in both hemispheres. It feeds on plants of the genus Asclepias.
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ascocarpous adj. of or pertaining to an ascocarp.
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\'d8As`co*coc"cus (, n.; pl. Ascococci (. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asko`s bladder, bag + (Biol.) A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is inclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci.
As`co*coc"cus (, n.; pl. Ascococci (. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asko`s bladder, bag + (Biol.) A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is inclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci.
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ascolichen n. 1. a lichen in which the fungus component is an ascomycete.
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\'d8As`co*my*ce"tes (?), n. pl. [NL.; ascus + Gr. (Bot.) A large class of higher fungi distinguished by septate hyph\'91, and by having their spores formed in asci, or spore sacs; the sac fungi. It comprises many orders, among which are the yeasts, molds, mildews, truffles, morels, etc. The class is coextensive with the phylum Ascomycota. -- As`co*my*ce"tous (#), a.
As`co*my*ce"tes (?), n. pl. [NL.; ascus + Gr. (Bot.) A large class of higher fungi distinguished by septate hyph\'91, and by having their spores formed in asci, or spore sacs; the sac fungi. It comprises many orders, among which are the yeasts, molds, mildews, truffles, morels, etc. The class is coextensive with the phylum Ascomycota. -- As`co*my*ce"tous (#), a.
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Ascomycota n. .
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A-sea, adv. [Pref. a- + sea.] On the sea; at sea; toward the sea.
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\'d8A*se"mi*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Loss of power to express, or to understand, symbols or signs of thought.
A*se"mi*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Loss of power to express, or to understand, symbols or signs of thought.
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\'d8A*sep"sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. sepsis.] State of being aseptic; the methods or processes of asepticizing.
A*sep"sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. sepsis.] State of being aseptic; the methods or processes of asepticizing.
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A*sep"tic (, a. [Pref. a- not + septic.] 1. Not liable to putrefaction; nonputrescent.
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A*side", n. Something spoken aside; as, a remark made by a stageplayer which the other players are not supposed to hear.
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\'d8A*si"lus (, n. [L., a gadfly.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of large and voracious two-winged flies, including the bee killer and robber fly.
A*si"lus (, n. [L., a gadfly.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of large and voracious two-winged flies, including the bee killer and robber fly.
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{ As`i*ne"go, As`si*ne"go } (, n. [Sp. asnico, dim. of asno an ass.] A stupid fellow. [Obs.] Shak.
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A*si"phon*ate (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Destitute of a siphon or breathing tube; -- said of many bivalve shells. -- n. An asiphonate mollusk.
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{ \'d8As`i*pho"ne*a (, \'d8A*si`pho*na"ta (, \'d8As`i*phon"i*da (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of bivalve mollusks destitute of siphons, as the oyster; the asiphonate mollusks.
{ As`i*pho"ne*a (, A*si`pho*na"ta (, As`i*phon"i*da (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A group of bivalve mollusks destitute of siphons, as the oyster; the asiphonate mollusks.
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\'d8A*si"ti*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Want of appetite; loathing of food.
A*si"ti*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Want of appetite; loathing of food.
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Ask (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Asked (; p. pr. & vb. n. Asking.] [OE. asken, ashen, axien, AS. \'bescian, \'becsian; akin to OS. \'c7sc\'d3n, OHG. eisc\'d3n, Sw. \'beska, Dan. \'91ske, D. eischen, G. heischen, Lith. j\'89sk\'a2ti, OSlav. iskati to seek, Skr. ish to desire. \'fb5.] 1. To request; to seek to obtain by words; to petition; to solicit; -- often with of, in the sense of from, before the person addressed.
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As*pal"a*thus (, n. [L. aspalathus, Gr. (Bot.) (a) A thorny shrub yielding a fragrant oil. Ecclus. xxiv. 15. (b) A genus of plants of the natural order Leguminos\'91. The species are chiefly natives of the Cape of Good Hope.
As*pal"a*thus (, n. [L. aspalathus, Gr. (Bot.) (a) A thorny shrub yielding a fragrant oil. Ecclus. xxiv. 15. (b) A genus of plants of the natural order Leguminos\'91. The species are chiefly natives of the Cape of Good Hope.
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Asparagaceae n. 1. 1 one of many families or subfamilies into which some classification systems subdivide the Liliaceae: includes genera Asparagus and sometimes Ruscus.
askance their eyes! Shak.As"per (, a. [OE. aspre, OF. aspre, F. \'83pre, fr. L. asper rough.] Rough; rugged; harsh; bitter; stern; fierce. [Archaic] \'bdAn asper sound.\'b8 Bacon.
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\'d8As"per (, n. [L. spiritus asper rough breathing.] (Greek Gram.) The rough breathing; a mark (h before it; thus "ws, pronounced h, "rh`twr, pronounced hr\'be"t.
As"per (, n. [L. spiritus asper rough breathing.] (Greek Gram.) The rough breathing; a mark (h before it; thus "ws, pronounced h, "rh`twr, pronounced hr\'be"t.
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\'d8As"per, n. [F. aspre or It. aspro, fr. MGr. 'a`spron, 'a`spros, white (prob. from the whiteness of new silver coins).] A Turkish money of account (formerly a coin), of little value; the 120th part of a piaster.
As"per, n. [F. aspre or It. aspro, fr. MGr. 'a`spron, 'a`spros, white (prob. from the whiteness of new silver coins).] A Turkish money of account (formerly a coin), of little value; the 120th part of a piaster.
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As"per*ate (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Asperated; p. pr. & vb. n. Asperating.] [L. asperatus, p. p. of asperare, fr. asper rough.] To make rough or uneven.
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\'d8As*per"ges (, n. [L., Thou shalt sprinkle.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) The service or ceremony of sprinkling with holy water. (b) The brush or instrument used in sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
As*per"ges (, n. [L., Thou shalt sprinkle.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) The service or ceremony of sprinkling with holy water. (b) The brush or instrument used in sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
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{ As"per*gill (, \'d8As`per*gil"lum (, } n. [LL. aspergillum, fr. L. aspergere. See Asperse, v. t.] 1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. [Also written aspergillus.]
{ As"per*gill (, As`per*gil"lum (, } n. [LL. aspergillum, fr. L. aspergere. See Asperse, v. t.] 1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. [Also written aspergillus.]
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2. (Zo\'94l.) See Wateringpot shell.
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\'d8As`per`soir" (, n. [F.] An aspergill.
As`per`soir" (, n. [F.] An aspergill.
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\'d8As`per*so"ri*um (, n.; pl. Aspersoria (. [LL. See Asperse.] 1. The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.
As`per*so"ri*um (, n.; pl. Aspersoria (. [LL. See Asperse.] 1. The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.
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2. A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
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\'d8As`phalte" (, n. [F. See Asphalt.] Asphaltic mastic or cement. See Asphalt, 2.
As`phalte" (, n. [F. See Asphalt.] Asphaltic mastic or cement. See Asphalt, 2.
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As*phal"tic (, a. Pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing, asphalt; bituminous. \'bdAsphaltic pool.\'b8 \'bdAsphaltic slime.\'b8 Milton.
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\'d8As*phal"tus, n. See Asphalt.
As*phal"tus, n. See Asphalt.
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As"pho*del (, n. [L. asphodelus, Gr. Daffodil.] (Bot.) A general name for a plant of the genus Asphodelus. The asphodels are hardy perennial plants, several species of which are cultivated for the beauty of their flowers.
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{ \'d8As*phyx"i*a (, As*phyx"y (, } n. [NL. asphyxia, fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Apparent death, or suspended animation; the condition which results from interruption of respiration, as in suffocation or drowning, or the inhalation of poisonous or irrespirable gases.
{ As*phyx"i*a (, As*phyx"y (, } n. [NL. asphyxia, fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) Apparent death, or suspended animation; the condition which results from interruption of respiration, as in suffocation or drowning, or the inhalation of poisonous or irrespirable gases.
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As*phyx"i*al (, a. Of or relating to asphyxia; as, asphyxial phenomena.
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\'d8As`pi*do*bran"chi*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of Gastropoda, with limpetlike shells, including the abalone shells and keyhole limpets.
As`pi*do*bran"chi*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A group of Gastropoda, with limpetlike shells, including the abalone shells and keyhole limpets.
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As*pir"ant (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. aspirant, p. pr. of aspirer. See Aspire.] Aspiring.
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As"sa*gai (, As"se*gai (, n. [Pg. azagaia, Sp. azagaya, fr. a Berber word. Cf. Lancegay.] A spear used by tribes in South Africa as a missile and for stabbing, a kind of light javelin.
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\'d8As*sa"i (. [It., fr. L. ad + satis enough. See Assets.] (Mus.) A direction equivalent to very; as, adagio assai, very slow.
As*sa"i (. [It., fr. L. ad + satis enough. See Assets.] (Mus.) A direction equivalent to very; as, adagio assai, very slow.
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As*sail" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Assailed (-s; p. pr. & vb. n. Assailing.] [OE. assailen, asailen, OF. asaillir, assailler, F. assaillir; a (L. ad) + saillir to burst out, project, fr. L. salire to leap, spring; cf. L. assilire to leap or spring upon. See Sally.] 1. To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault; to molest; as, to assail a man with blows; to assail a city with artillery.
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As`sam*ese" (, a. Of or pertaining to Assam, a province of British India, or to its inhabitants. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or natives of Assam.
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\'d8As`sa*pan" (, \'d8As`sa*pan"ic (, n. [Prob. Indian name.] (Zo\'94l.) The American flying squirrel (Pteromys volucella).
As`sa*pan" (, As`sa*pan"ic (, n. [Prob. Indian name.] (Zo\'94l.) The American flying squirrel (Pteromys volucella).
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As*sart" (, n. [OF. essart the grubbing up of trees, fr. essarter to grub up or clear ground of bushes, shrubs, trees, etc., fr. LL. exartum, exartare, for exsaritare; L. ex + sarire, sarrire, saritum, to hoe, weed.] 1. (Old Law) The act or offense of grubbing up trees and bushes, and thus destroying the thickets or coverts of a forest. Spelman. Cowell.
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Assay ton. A weight of 29.166 + grams used in assaying, for convenience. Since it bears the same relation to the milligram that a ton of 2000 avoirdupois pounds does to the troy ounce, the weight in milligrams of precious metal obtained from an assay ton of ore gives directly the number of ounces to the ton.
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\'d8Asse (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A small foxlike animal (Vulpes cama) of South Africa, valued for its fur.
Asse (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A small foxlike animal (Vulpes cama) of South Africa, valued for its fur.
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As`se*cu*ra"tion (, n. [LL. assecuratio, fr. assecurare.] Assurance; certainty. [Obs.]
assessor of his throne, he thus began. Milton.

As`si*en"tist, n. [Cf. F. assientiste, Sp. asentista.] A shareholder of the Assiento company; one of the parties to the Assiento contract. Bancroft.
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\'d8As`si*en"to (, n. [Sp. asiento seat, contract or agreement, fr. asentar to place on a chair, to adjust, to make an agreement; a (L. ad) + sentar, a participial verb; as if there were a L. sedentare to cause to sit, fr. sedens, sedentis, p. pr. of sed to sit.] A contract or convention between Spain and other powers for furnishing negro slaves for the Spanish dominions in America, esp. the contract made with Great Britain in 1713.
As`si*en"to (, n. [Sp. asiento seat, contract or agreement, fr. asentar to place on a chair, to adjust, to make an agreement; a (L. ad) + sentar, a participial verb; as if there were a L. sedentare to cause to sit, fr. sedens, sedentis, p. pr. of sed to sit.] A contract or convention between Spain and other powers for furnishing negro slaves for the Spanish dominions in America, esp. the contract made with Great Britain in 1713.
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As*sign" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Assigned (; p. pr. & vb. n. Assigning.] [OE. assignen, asignen, F. assigner, fr. L. assignare; ad + signare to mark, mark out, designate, signum mark, sign. See Sign.] 1. To appoint; to allot; to apportion; to make over.
assessor of his throne, he thus began. Milton.

As*sign"a*ble (, a. Capable of being assigned, allotted, specified, or designated; as, an assignable note or bill; an assignable reason; an assignable quantity.
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\'d8As`si`gnat" (?; 277), n. [F. assignat, fr. L. assignatus, p. p. of assignare.] One of the notes, bills, or bonds, issued as currency by the revolutionary government of France (1790-1796), and based on the security of the lands of the church and of nobles which had been appropriated by the state.
As`si`gnat" (?; 277), n. [F. assignat, fr. L. assignatus, p. p. of assignare.] One of the notes, bills, or bonds, issued as currency by the revolutionary government of France (1790-1796), and based on the security of the lands of the church and of nobles which had been appropriated by the state.
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As`sig*na"tion (, n. [L. assignatio, fr. assignare: cf. F. assignation.] 1. The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.
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As*sum"ing, a. Pretentious; taking much upon one's self; presumptuous. Burke.
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\'d8As*sump"sit (?; 215), n. [L., he undertook, pret. of L. assumere. See Assume.] (Law) (a) A promise or undertaking, founded on a consideration. This promise may be oral or in writing not under seal. It may be express or implied. (b) An action to recover damages for a breach or nonperformance of a contract or promise, express or implied, oral or in writing not under seal. Common or indebitatus assumpsit is brought for the most part on an implied promise. Special assumpsit is founded on an express promise or undertaking. Wharton.
As*sump"sit (?; 215), n. [L., he undertook, pret. of L. assumere. See Assume.] (Law) (a) A promise or undertaking, founded on a consideration. This promise may be oral or in writing not under seal. It may be express or implied. (b) An action to recover damages for a breach or nonperformance of a contract or promise, express or implied, oral or in writing not under seal. Common or indebitatus assumpsit is brought for the most part on an implied promise. Special assumpsit is founded on an express promise or undertaking. Wharton.
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As*sumpt" (?; 215), v. t. [L. assumptus, p. p. of assumere. See Assume.] To take up; to elevate; to assume. [Obs.] Sheldon.
Shak.
Syn. -- Astacidae, family Astacidae.
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\'d8As"ta*cus (, n. [L. astacus a crab, Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of crustaceans, containing the crawfish of fresh-water lobster of Europe, and allied species of western North America. See Crawfish.
As"ta*cus (, n. [L. astacus a crab, Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of crustaceans, containing the crawfish of fresh-water lobster of Europe, and allied species of western North America. See Crawfish.
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A*star"board (, adv. (Naut.) Over to the starboard side; -- said of the tiller.
Shak.
A*start" (, v. t. & i. Same as Astert. [Obs.]
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\'d8As*tar"te (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of bivalve mollusks, common on the coasts of America and Europe.
As*tar"te (, n. [Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of bivalve mollusks, common on the coasts of America and Europe.
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A*state" (, n. Estate; state. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Shak.
Syn. -- Compositae, family Compositae, family Asteraceae, aster family
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\'d8As*te"ri*as (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asth`r star.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of echinoderms.
As*te"ri*as (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asth`r star.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of echinoderms.
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Shak.
As`ter*id"i*an (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Of or pertaining to the Asterioidea. -- n. A starfish; one of the Asterioidea.
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{ \'d8As*te`ri*oid"e*a (, \'d8As`ter*id"e*a (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asteri`as + -oid. See Asterias.] (Zo\'94l.) A class of Echinodermata including the true starfishes. The rays vary in number and always have ambulacral grooves below. The body is star-shaped or pentagonal.
{ As*te`ri*oid"e*a (, As`ter*id"e*a (, } n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asteri`as + -oid. See Asterias.] (Zo\'94l.) A class of Echinodermata including the true starfishes. The rays vary in number and always have ambulacral grooves below. The body is star-shaped or pentagonal.
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\'d8As*te"ri*on (, n. [Gr. 'aste`rion starry.] (Anat.) The point on the side of the skull where the lambdoid, parieto-mastoid and occipito-mastoid sutures.
As*te"ri*on (, n. [Gr. 'aste`rion starry.] (Anat.) The point on the side of the skull where the lambdoid, parieto-mastoid and occipito-mastoid sutures.
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\'d8As`ter*is"cus (, n. [L., an asterisk. See Asterisk.] (Anat.) The smaller of the two otoliths found in the inner ear of many fishes.
As`ter*is"cus (, n. [L., an asterisk. See Asterisk.] (Anat.) The smaller of the two otoliths found in the inner ear of many fishes.
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As"ter*isk (, n. [L. asteriscus, Gr. 'asth`r star. See Aster.] The figure of a star, thus,
Shak.
As`ter*oid"al (, a. Of or pertaining to an asteroid, or to the asteroids.
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\'d8As`te*rol"e*pis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asth`r star + (Paleon.) A genus of fishes, some of which were eighteen or twenty feet long, found in a fossil state in the Old Red Sandstone. Hugh Miller.
As`te*rol"e*pis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'asth`r star + (Paleon.) A genus of fishes, some of which were eighteen or twenty feet long, found in a fossil state in the Old Red Sandstone. Hugh Miller.
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A*stert", v. i. To escape. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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{ \'d8As`the*ni"a (, As"the*ny (, } n. [NL. asthenia, Gr. 'asqe`nia; 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength.] (Med.) Want or loss of strength; debility; diminution of the vital forces.
{ As`the*ni"a (, As"the*ny (, } n. [NL. asthenia, Gr. 'asqe`nia; 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength.] (Med.) Want or loss of strength; debility; diminution of the vital forces.
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As*then"ic (, a. [Gr. 'asqeniko`s; 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength.] (Med.) Characterized by, or pertaining to, debility; weak; debilitating.
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\'d8As`the*no"pi*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength + 'w`ps eye.] Weakness of sight. Quain. -- As`the*nop"ic (, a.
As`the*no"pi*a (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + sqe`nos strength + 'w`ps eye.] Weakness of sight. Quain. -- As`the*nop"ic (, a.
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asthenosphere n. 1. the lower layer of the earth's crust, below the lithosphere. It is estimated as from fifty to several hundred miles thick. It is less rigid than the lithosphere, but still rigid enough to transmit some transverse seismic waves. [RHUD]
Milton.
As*trag"a*lo*man`cy (, n. [Gr. -mancy.] Divination by means of small bones or dice.
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\'d8As*trag"a*lus (, n. [L. See Astragal.] 1. (Anat.) The ankle bone, or hock bone; the bone of the tarsus which articulates with the tibia at the ankle.
As*trag"a*lus (, n. [L. See Astragal.] 1. (Anat.) The ankle bone, or hock bone; the bone of the tarsus which articulates with the tibia at the ankle.
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2. (Bot.) A genus of papilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galege\'91, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk vetch and licorice vetch. Gum tragacanth is obtained from different oriental species, particularly the Astragalus gummifer and Astragalus verus.
astronomy. Shak.

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\'d8As*troph"y*ton (, n. [Astro- + Gr. fyton a plant.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of ophiurans having the arms much branched.
As*troph"y*ton (, n. [Astro- + Gr. fyton a plant.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of ophiurans having the arms much branched.
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As"tro*scope (, n. [Astro- + scope.] An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated.
astronomy. Shak.
As wide asunder as pole and pole. Froude.
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\'d8A*su"ra (, n. (Hind. Myth.) An enemy of the gods, esp. one of a race of demons and giants.
A*su"ra (, n. (Hind. Myth.) An enemy of the gods, esp. one of a race of demons and giants.
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\'d8As"wail (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The sloth bear (Melursus labiatus) of India.
As"wail (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The sloth bear (Melursus labiatus) of India.
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A*sweve" (, v. t. [AS. aswebban; a + swebban. See Sweven.] To stupefy. [Obs.] Chaucer.
astronomy. Shak.
Syn. -- ataraxic
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{ \'d8At`a*rax"i*a (, At"a*rax`y (, } n. [NL. ataraxia, Gr. 'ataraxi`a; 'a priv. + tarakto`s disturbed, tara`ssein to disturb.] Perfect peace of mind, or calmness.
{ At`a*rax"i*a (, At"a*rax`y (, } n. [NL. ataraxia, Gr. 'ataraxi`a; 'a priv. + tarakto`s disturbed, tara`ssein to disturb.] Perfect peace of mind, or calmness.
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ataraxic n. 1. drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind.
astronomy. Shak.
Syn. -- atavic, throwback(prenominal)
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{ \'d8A*tax"i*a (, At"ax*y (, } n. [NL. ataxia, Gr. 'a priv. + ataxie.] 1. Disorder; irregularity. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
{ A*tax"i*a (, At"ax*y (, } n. [NL. ataxia, Gr. 'a priv. + ataxie.] 1. Disorder; irregularity. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
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2. (Med.) (a) Irregularity in disease, or in the functions. (b) The state of disorder that characterizes nervous fevers and the nervous condition. [archaic]
astronomy. Shak.
Difficult to convey to the atechnic reader. Etching & Engr.
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\'d8At"e*les (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A genus of American monkeys with prehensile tails, and having the thumb wanting or rudimentary. See Spider monkey, and Coaita.
At"e*les (, n. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A genus of American monkeys with prehensile tails, and having the thumb wanting or rudimentary. See Spider monkey, and Coaita.
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{ A`te*lets" sauce (?) or \'d8Sauce` aux ha`te*lets" (?) }. [F. h\'83telet skewer.] A sauce (such as egg and bread crumbs) used for covering bits of meat, small birds, or fish, strung on skewers for frying.
{ A`te*lets" sauce (?) or Sauce` aux ha`te*lets" (?) }. [F. h\'83telet skewer.] A sauce (such as egg and bread crumbs) used for covering bits of meat, small birds, or fish, strung on skewers for frying.
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\'d8A`te*lier" ( n. [F.] A workshop; a studio.
A`te*lier" ( n. [F.] A workshop; a studio.
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A*tel"lan (, a. [L. Atellanus, fr. Atella, an ancient town of the Osci, in Campania.] Of or pertaining to Atella, in ancient Italy; as, Atellan plays; farcical; ribald. -- n. A farcical drama performed at Atella.
astronomy. Shak.
Written in the table of athamaunt. Chaucer.
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{ \'d8Ath`a*na"si*a (?), A*than"a*sy (?) }, n. [NL. athanasia, fr. Gr. The quality of being deathless; immortality.
{ Ath`a*na"si*a (?), A*than"a*sy (?) }, n. [NL. athanasia, fr. Gr. The quality of being deathless; immortality.
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Is not a scholiastic athanasy better than none? Lowell.
astronomy. Shak.
Atharva-Veda n. 1. (Hinduism) a collection of mantras and formulas.
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\'d8Ath`e*ca"ta (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A division of Hydroidea in which the zooids are naked, or not inclosed in a capsule. See Tubularian.
Ath`e*ca"ta (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A division of Hydroidea in which the zooids are naked, or not inclosed in a capsule. See Tubularian.
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A"the*ism (, n. [Cf. F. ath\'82isme. See Atheist.] 1. The disbelief or denial of the existence of a God, or supreme intelligent Being.
astronomy. Shak.
Ath"er*oid (, a. [Gr. -oid.] Shaped like an ear of grain.
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\'d8Ath`e*ro"ma (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Med.) (a) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter. (b) A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries.
Ath`e*ro"ma (, n. [L., fr. Gr. (Med.) (a) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter. (b) A disease characterized by thickening and fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries.
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Ath`e*rom"a*tous (, a. (Med.) Of, pertaining to, or having the nature of, atheroma. Wiseman.
astronomy. Shak.
Ath"e*tize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Athetized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Athetizing (?).] [Gr. To set aside or reject as spurious, as by marking with an obelus.
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\'d8Ath`e*to"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) A variety of chorea, marked by peculiar tremors of the fingers and toes.
Ath`e*to"sis (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Med.) A variety of chorea, marked by peculiar tremors of the fingers and toes.
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A*think" (, v. t. To repent; to displease; to disgust. [Obs.] Chaucer.
astronomy. Shak.
Ath"le*tism (, n. The state or practice of an athlete; the characteristics of an athlete.
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\'d8A*threp"si*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Profound debility of children due to lack of food and to unhygienic surroundings. -- A*threp"tic (#), a.
A*threp"si*a (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Profound debility of children due to lack of food and to unhygienic surroundings. -- A*threp"tic (#), a.
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A*thwart" (, prep. [Pref. a- + thwart.] 1. Across; from side to side of.
Beau. & Fl.
We all feel a-tiptoe with hope and confidence. F. Harrison.
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\'d8At*lan"ta (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of small glassy heteropod mollusks found swimming at the surface in mid ocean. See Heteropod.
At*lan"ta (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) A genus of small glassy heteropod mollusks found swimming at the surface in mid ocean. See Heteropod.
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At*lan"tal (, a. (Anat.) (a) Relating to the atlas. (b) Anterior; cephalic. Barclay.
Beau. & Fl.
Milton.
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\'d8At*lan"tes (, n. pl. [L., fr. Gr. Atlas.] (Arch.) Figures or half figures of men, used as columns to support an entablature; -- called also telamones. See Caryatides. Oxf. Gloss.
At*lan"tes (, n. pl. [L., fr. Gr. Atlas.] (Arch.) Figures or half figures of men, used as columns to support an entablature; -- called also telamones. See Caryatides. Oxf. Gloss.
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At*lan"tic (, a. [L. Atlanticus, fr. Atlas. See Atlas and Atlantes.] 1. Of or pertaining to Mt. Atlas in Libya, and hence applied to the ocean which lies between Europe and Africa on the east and America on the west; as, the Atlantic Ocean (called also the Atlantic); the Atlantic basin; the Atlantic telegraph.
Milton.
The seven Atlantic sisters. Milton.
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\'d8At*lan"ti*des (, n. pl. [L. See Atlantes.] The Pleiades or seven stars, fabled to have been the daughters of Atlas.
At*lan"ti*des (, n. pl. [L. See Atlantes.] The Pleiades or seven stars, fabled to have been the daughters of Atlas.
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At"las (, n.; pl. Atlases (. [L. Atlas, -antis, Gr. Atlas, in W. Africa, regarded as the pillar of heaven. It is from the root of tlh^nai to bear. See Tolerate.] 1. One who sustains a great burden.
Milton.
At"las pow"der. A blasting powder or dynamite composed of nitroglycerin, wood fiber, sodium nitrate, and magnesium carbonate.
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\'d8At"man (?), n. [Skr. \'betman.] (Hinduism) (a) The life principle, soul, or individual essence. (b) The universal ego from whom all individual atmans arise. This sense is a European excrescence on the East Indian thought.
At"man (?), n. [Skr. \'betman.] (Hinduism) (a) The life principle, soul, or individual essence. (b) The universal ego from whom all individual atmans arise. This sense is a European excrescence on the East Indian thought.
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At*mi"a*try (?), n. [Gr. medical treatment, healing.] Treatment of disease by vapors or gases, as by inhalation.
Milton.
At"o*kous (, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) Producing only asexual individuals, as the eggs of certain annelids.
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\'d8A*to"le (?), n. [Mex. Sp.] A porridge or gruel of maize meal and water, milk, or the like. [Sp. Amer.]
A*to"le (?), n. [Mex. Sp.] A porridge or gruel of maize meal and water, milk, or the like. [Sp. Amer.]
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A*toll" (, n. [The native name in the Indian Ocean.] A coral island or islands, consisting of a belt of coral reef, partly submerged, surrounding a central lagoon or depression; a lagoon island.
Shak.<

At*renne" (, v. t. [OE. at + renne to run.] To outrun. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8A*tre"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Absence or closure of a natural passage or channel of the body; imperforation.
A*tre"si*a (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.) Absence or closure of a natural passage or channel of the body; imperforation.
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A"tri*al, a. Of or pertaining to an atrium.
Shak.< Syn. -- genus Atriplex.
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\'d8A"tri*um (, n.; pl. Atria (. [L., the fore court of a Roman house.] 1. (Arch.) (a) A square hall lighted from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels. (b) An open court with a porch or gallery around three or more sides; especially at the entrance of a basilica or other church. The name was extended in the Middle Ages to the open churchyard or cemetery.
A"tri*um (, n.; pl. Atria (. [L., the fore court of a Roman house.] 1. (Arch.) (a) A square hall lighted from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels. (b) An open court with a porch or gallery around three or more sides; especially at the entrance of a basilica or other church. The name was extended in the Middle Ages to the open churchyard or cemetery.
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2. (Anat.) The main part of either auricle of the heart as distinct from the auricular appendix. Also, the whole articular portion of the heart.
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4. (Anat.) A cavity, entrance, or passage; as, the atrium, or atrial cavity, in the body wall of the amphioxus; an atrium of the infundibula of the lungs, etc.
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\'d8At`ro*cha (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A kind of ch\'91topod larva in which no circles of cilia are developed.
At`ro*cha (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Zo\'94l.) A kind of ch\'91topod larva in which no circles of cilia are developed.
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A*tro"cious (, a. [L. atrox, atrocis, cruel, fierce: cf. F. atroce.] 1. Extremely heinous; full of enormous wickedness; as, atrocious guilt or deeds.
Shak.<

A"trous (, a. [L. ater.] Coal-black; very black.
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\'d8A*try"pa (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Paleon.) A extinct genus of Branchiopoda, very common in Silurian limestones.
A*try"pa (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + (Paleon.) A extinct genus of Branchiopoda, very common in Silurian limestones.
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At"ta*bal (, n. See Atabal.
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\'d8At*tac"ca (. [It., fr. attaccare to tie, bind. See Attach.] (Mus.) Attack at once; -- a direction at the end of a movement to show that the next is to follow immediately, without any pause.
At*tac"ca (. [It., fr. attaccare to tie, bind. See Attach.] (Mus.) Attack at once; -- a direction at the end of a movement to show that the next is to follow immediately, without any pause.
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At*tach" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Attached (; p. pr. & vb. n. Attaching.] [OF. atachier, F. attacher, to tie or fasten: cf. Celt. tac, tach, nail, E. tack a small nail, tack to fasten. Cf. Attack, and see Tack.] 1. To bind, fasten, tie, or connect; to make fast or join; as, to attach one thing to another by a string, by glue, or the like.
Shak.<

At*tach"a*ble (, a. Capable of being attached; esp., liable to be taken by writ or precept.
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\'d8At`ta*ch\'82" (, n. [F., p. p. of attacher. See Attach, v. t.] One attached to another person or thing, as a part of a suite or staff. Specifically: One attached to an embassy.
At`ta*ch\'82" (, n. [F., p. p. of attacher. See Attach, v. t.] One attached to another person or thing, as a part of a suite or staff. Specifically: One attached to an embassy.
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attached adj. 1. fastened together. a picnic table with attached benches
attribute to God himself. Shak.
{ A*typ"ic (, A*typ"ic*al, } a. [Pref. a- not + typic, typical.] That has no type; devoid of typical character; irregular; unlike the type.
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\'d8Au`bade" (, n. [F., fr. aube the dawn, fr. L. albus white.] An open air concert in the morning, as distinguished from an evening serenade; also, a pianoforte composition suggestive of morning. Grove.
Au`bade" (, n. [F., fr. aube the dawn, fr. L. albus white.] An open air concert in the morning, as distinguished from an evening serenade; also, a pianoforte composition suggestive of morning. Grove.
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The crowing cock . . .
aubade with lusty voice and clear. Longfellow.
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\'d8Au`baine" (, n. [F., fr. aubain an alien, fr. L. alibi elsewhere.] Succession to the goods of a stranger not naturalized. Littr\'82.
Au`baine" (, n. [F., fr. aubain an alien, fr. L. alibi elsewhere.] Succession to the goods of a stranger not naturalized. Littr\'82.
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Droit d'aubaine (, the right, formerly possessed by the king of France, to all the personal property of which an alien died possessed. It was abolished in 1819. Bouvier.
aubade with lusty voice and clear. Longfellow.<

Aube (, n. [See Ale.] An alb. [Obs.] Fuller.
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\'d8Au`berge" (, n. [F.] An inn. Beau. & Fl.
Au`berge" (, n. [F.] An inn. Beau. & Fl.
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\'d8Au"bin (, n. [F.] A broken gait of a horse, between an amble and a gallop; -- commonly called a Canterbury gallop.
Au"bin (, n. [F.] A broken gait of a horse, between an amble and a gallop; -- commonly called a Canterbury gallop.
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Au"burn (, a. [OE. auburne blonde, OF. alborne, auborne, fr. LL. alburnus whitish, fr. L. albus white. Cf. Alburn.] 1. Flaxen-colored. [Obs.] Florio.
aubade with lusty voice and clear. Longfellow.<

His auburn locks on either shoulder flowed. Dryden.
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\'d8Au*che"ni*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The part of the neck nearest the back.
Au*che"ni*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) The part of the neck nearest the back.
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Auc"ta*ry (, n. [L. auctarium.] That which is superadded; augmentation. [Obs.] Baxter.
audience: I am sent to speak. Shak.Let Hocus audit; he knows how the money was disbursed. Arbuthnot.
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\'d8Au*di"ta que*re"la (. [L., the complaint having been heard.] (Law) A writ which lies for a party against whom judgment is recovered, but to whom good matter of discharge has subsequently accrued which could not have been availed of to prevent such judgment. Wharton.
Au*di"ta que*re"la (. [L., the complaint having been heard.] (Law) A writ which lies for a party against whom judgment is recovered, but to whom good matter of discharge has subsequently accrued which could not have been availed of to prevent such judgment. Wharton.
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Au*di"tion (, n. [L. auditio.] The act of hearing or listening; hearing.
audience: I am sent to speak. Shak.Auf (, n. [OE. auph, aulf, fr. Icel. \'belfr elf. See Elf.] [Also spelt oaf, ouphe.] A changeling or elf child, -- that is, one left by fairies; a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an oaf. [Obs.] Drayton.
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\'d8Au` fait" (. [F. Lit., to the deed, act, or point. Fait is fr. L. factum. See Fact.] Expert; skillful; well instructed.
Au` fait" (. [F. Lit., to the deed, act, or point. Fait is fr. L. factum. See Fact.] Expert; skillful; well instructed.
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\'d8Auf"kl\'84*rung (?), n. [G., enlightenment.] A philosophic movement of the 18th century characterized by a lively questioning of authority, keen interest in matters of politics and general culture, and an emphasis on empirical method in science. It received its impetus from the unsystematic but vigorous skepticism of Pierre Bayle, the physical doctrines of Newton, and the epistemological theories of Locke, in the preceding century. Its chief center was in France, where it gave rise to the skepticism of Voltaire , the naturalism of Rousseau, the sensationalism of Condillac, and the publication of the \'bdEncyclopedia\'b8 by D'Alembert and Diderot. In Germany, Lessing, Mendelssohn, and Herder were representative thinkers, while the political doctrines of the leaders of the American Revolution and the speculations of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine represented the movement in America.
Auf"kl\'84*rung (?), n. [G., enlightenment.] A philosophic movement of the 18th century characterized by a lively questioning of authority, keen interest in matters of politics and general culture, and an emphasis on empirical method in science. It received its impetus from the unsystematic but vigorous skepticism of Pierre Bayle, the physical doctrines of Newton, and the epistemological theories of Locke, in the preceding century. Its chief center was in France, where it gave rise to the skepticism of Voltaire , the naturalism of Rousseau, the sensationalism of Condillac, and the publication of the \'bdEncyclopedia\'b8 by D'Alembert and Diderot. In Germany, Lessing, Mendelssohn, and Herder were representative thinkers, while the political doctrines of the leaders of the American Revolution and the speculations of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine represented the movement in America.
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\'d8Au` fond" (?). [F., lit., at the bottom.] At bottom; fundamentally; essentially.
Au` fond" (?). [F., lit., at the bottom.] At bottom; fundamentally; essentially.
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Au*ge"an (, a. 1. (Class. Myth.) Of or pertaining to Augeus, king of Elis, whose stable contained 3000 oxen, and had not been cleaned for 30 years. Hercules cleansed it in a single day.
audience: I am sent to speak. Shak.Auger bit, a bit with a cutting edge or blade like that of an anger.
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\'d8Au*get" (, n. [F., dim. of auge trough, fr. L. alveus hollow, fr. alvus belly.] (Mining) A priming tube connecting the charge chamber with the gallery, or place where the slow match is applied. Knight.
Au*get" (, n. [F., dim. of auge trough, fr. L. alveus hollow, fr. alvus belly.] (Mining) A priming tube connecting the charge chamber with the gallery, or place where the slow match is applied. Knight.
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{ Aught (, Aucht } (, n. [AS. , fr. \'began to own, p. p. \'behte.] Property; possession. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
augment. Milton.
Aug*ment"er (, n. One who, or that which, augments or increases anything.
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\'d8Au` gra`tin" (?). [F.] (Cookery) With a crust made by browning in the oven, especially by sprinkling with bread crumbs or grated cheese and browning in a broiler; as, spaghetti may be served au gratin.
Au` gra`tin" (?). [F.] (Cookery) With a crust made by browning in the oven, especially by sprinkling with bread crumbs or grated cheese and browning in a broiler; as, spaghetti may be served au gratin.
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Au"grim (, n. See Algorism. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Dryden.
Aun"cet*ry (, n. Ancestry. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8Aune (, n. [F. See Alnage.] A French cloth measure, of different parts of the country (at Paris, 0.95 of an English ell); -- now superseded by the meter.
Aune (, n. [F. See Alnage.] A French cloth measure, of different parts of the country (at Paris, 0.95 of an English ell); -- now superseded by the meter.
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Aunt (, n. [OF. ante, F. tante, L. amita father's sister. Cf. Amma.] 1. The sister of one's father or mother; -- correlative to nephew or niece. Also applied to an uncle's wife.
Dryden.
Aun"trous (, a. Adventurous. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8Au"ra (, n.; pl. Aur\'91 (. [L. aura air, akin to Gr. 1. Any subtile, invisible emanation, effluvium, or exhalation from a substance, as the aroma of flowers, the odor of the blood, a supposed fertilizing emanation from the pollen of flowers, etc.
Au"ra (, n.; pl. Aur\'91 (. [L. aura air, akin to Gr. 1. Any subtile, invisible emanation, effluvium, or exhalation from a substance, as the aroma of flowers, the odor of the blood, a supposed fertilizing emanation from the pollen of flowers, etc.
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2. (Med.) The peculiar sensation, as of a light vapor, or cold air, rising from the trunk or limbs towards the head, a premonitory symptom of epilepsy or hysterics.
Dryden.
Au"re*ate (, a. [L. aureatus, fr. aureus golden, fr. aurum gold.] Golden; gilded. Skelton.
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\'d8Au*re"li*a (?; 106), n. [NL., fr. L. aurum gold: cf. F. aur\'82lie. Cf. Chrysalis.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) The chrysalis, or pupa of an insect, esp. when reflecting a brilliant golden color, as that of some of the butterflies. (b) A genus of jellyfishes. See Discophora.
Au*re"li*a (?; 106), n. [NL., fr. L. aurum gold: cf. F. aur\'82lie. Cf. Chrysalis.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) The chrysalis, or pupa of an insect, esp. when reflecting a brilliant golden color, as that of some of the butterflies. (b) A genus of jellyfishes. See Discophora.
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Au*re"li*an (, a. Of or pertaining to the aurelia.
Dryden.
Au*re"li*an, n. An amateur collector and breeder of insects, esp. of butterflies and moths; a lepidopterist.
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{ \'d8Au*re"o*la (, Au"re*ole (, } n. [F. aur\'82ole, fr. L. aureola, (fem adj.) of gold (sc. corona crown), dim. of aureus. See Aureate, Oriole.] 1. (R. C. Theol.) A celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those (as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc.) who have overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil.
{ Au*re"o*la (, Au"re*ole (, } n. [F. aur\'82ole, fr. L. aureola, (fem adj.) of gold (sc. corona crown), dim. of aureus. See Aureate, Oriole.] 1. (R. C. Theol.) A celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those (as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc.) who have overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil.
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2. The circle of rays, or halo of light, with which painters surround the figure and represent the glory of Christ, saints, and others held in special reverence.
Dryden.
Syn. -- chlortetracycline.
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\'d8Au` re*voir" (?). [F., lit., to the seeing again.] Good-by until we meet again.
Au` re*voir" (?). [F., lit., to the seeing again.] Good-by until we meet again.
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Au"ric (, a. [L. aurum gold.] 1. Of or pertaining to gold.
Dryden.
Au"ri*cled (, a. Having ear-shaped appendages or lobes; auriculate; as, auricled leaves.
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\'d8Au*ric"u*la (, n.; pl. L. Auricul\'91 (, E. Auriculas (. [L. auricula. See Auricle.] 1. (Bot.) (a) A species of Primula, or primrose, called also, from the shape of its leaves, bear's-ear. (b) (b) A species of Hirneola (Hirneola auricula), a membranaceous fungus, called also auricula Jud\'91, or Jew's-ear. P. Cyc.
Au*ric"u*la (, n.; pl. L. Auricul\'91 (, E. Auriculas (. [L. auricula. See Auricle.] 1. (Bot.) (a) A species of Primula, or primrose, called also, from the shape of its leaves, bear's-ear. (b) (b) A species of Hirneola (Hirneola auricula), a membranaceous fungus, called also auricula Jud\'91, or Jew's-ear. P. Cyc.
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2. (Zo\'94l.) (a) A genus of air-breathing mollusks mostly found near the sea, where the water is brackish. (b) One of the five arched processes of the shell around the jaws of a sea urchin.
Dryden.
Auricular finger, the little finger; so called because it can be readily introduced into the ear passage.
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\'d8Au*ric`u*la"ri*a (, n. pl. [Neut. pl., fr. LL. auricularis.] (Zo\'94l.) A kind of holothurian larva, with soft, blunt appendages. See Illustration in Appendix.
Au*ric`u*la"ri*a (, n. pl. [Neut. pl., fr. LL. auricularis.] (Zo\'94l.) A kind of holothurian larva, with soft, blunt appendages. See Illustration in Appendix.
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Au*ric"u*lar*ly, adv. In an auricular manner.
Dryden.
2. to turn golden.
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\'d8Au*ri"ga (, n. [L., charioteer.] (Anat.) The Charioteer, or Wagoner, a constellation in the northern hemisphere, situated between Perseus and Gemini. It contains the bright star Capella.
Au*ri"ga (, n. [L., charioteer.] (Anat.) The Charioteer, or Wagoner, a constellation in the northern hemisphere, situated between Perseus and Gemini. It contains the bright star Capella.
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Au*ri"gal (, a. [L. aurigalis.] Of or pertaining to a chariot. [R.]
Dryden.
2. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; -- said of those compounds of gold in which this element has its lower valence; as, aurous oxide.
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\'d8Au"rum (, n. [L.] Gold.
Au"rum (, n. [L.] Gold.
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Aurum fulminans (See Fulminate. -- Aurum mosaicum (See Mosaic.
Dryden.
austenitic adj. 1. of or pertaining to austenite.
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\'d8Aus"ter (, n. [L. auster a dry, hot, south wind; the south.] The south wind. Pope.
Aus"ter (, n. [L. auster a dry, hot, south wind; the south.] The south wind. Pope.
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Aus*tere" (, [F. aust\'8are, L. austerus, fr. Gr. Sear.] 1. Sour and astringent; rough to the state; having acerbity; as, an austere crab apple; austere wine.
Dryden.
Syn. -- genus Austrotaxus.
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\'d8Aus"zug` (ous"ts, n.; Ger. pl. -z\'9age (-ts. [G.] See Army organization, Switzerland.
Aus"zug` (ous"ts, n.; Ger. pl. -z\'9age (-ts. [G.] See Army organization, Switzerland.
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autacoid n. 1. 1 any physiologically active internal secretion, especially one of uncertain classification.
Shak.
Au`to*cra*tor"ic*al (, a. Pertaining to an autocrator; absolute. [Obs.] Bp. Pearson.
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\'d8Au*toc"ra*trix (, n. [NL.] A female sovereign who is independent and absolute; -- a title given to the empresses of Russia.
Au*toc"ra*trix (, n. [NL.] A female sovereign who is independent and absolute; -- a title given to the empresses of Russia.
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Au"to*crat*ship (, n. The office or dignity of an autocrat.
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auto-da-fe, \'d8Au"to-da-f\'82" (, n.; pl. Autos-da-f\'82 (. [Pg., act of the faith; auto act, fr. L. actus + da of the + f\'82 faith, fr. L. fides.] 1. A judgment of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal condemning or acquitting persons accused of religious offenses.
auto-da-fe, Au"to-da-f\'82" (, n.; pl. Autos-da-f\'82 (. [Pg., act of the faith; auto act, fr. L. actus + da of the + f\'82 faith, fr. L. fides.] 1. A judgment of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal condemning or acquitting persons accused of religious offenses.
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2. An execution of such sentence, by the civil power, esp. the burning of a heretic. It was usually held on Sunday, and was made a great public solemnity by impressive forms and ceremonies.
Shak.
3. A session of the court of Inquisition.
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\'d8Au"to-de-fe" (, n.; pl. Autos-de-fe. [Sp., act of faith.] Same as Auto-da-f\'82.
Au"to-de-fe" (, n.; pl. Autos-de-fe. [Sp., act of faith.] Same as Auto-da-f\'82.
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Au"to*di*dact` (, n. [Gr. One who is self-taught; an automath.
Shak.
Au`to*ge"ne*al (, a. Self-produced; autogenous.
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\'d8Au`to*gen"e*sis (, n. [Auto- + genesis.] (Biol.) Spontaneous generation.
Au`to*gen"e*sis (, n. [Auto- + genesis.] (Biol.) Spontaneous generation.
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Au`to*ge*net"ic (, a. (Biol.) 1. Relating to autogenesis; self-generated.
Shak.
Au`to-in*tox`i*ca"tion, n. [Auto- + intoxication.] (Med.) Poisoning, or the state of being poisoned, from toxic substances produced within the body; autotox\'91mia.
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\'d8Au`to*ki*ne"sis (?), n. [NL.; auto- + Gr. (Physiol.) Spontaneous or voluntary movement; movement due to an internal cause.
Au`to*ki*ne"sis (?), n. [NL.; auto- + Gr. (Physiol.) Spontaneous or voluntary movement; movement due to an internal cause.
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Au`to*ki*net"ic (?), a. [Auto- + kinetic.] Self-moving; moving automatically.
Shak.
Au`to*path"ic (?), a. [See Auto-, and Pathic, a.] (Med.) Dependent upon, or due or relating to, the structure and characteristics of the diseased organism; endopathic; as, an autopathic disease; an autopathic theory of diseases.
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\'d8Au*toph"a*gi (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Birds which are able to run about and obtain their own food as soon as hatched.
Au*toph"a*gi (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. (Zo\'94l.) Birds which are able to run about and obtain their own food as soon as hatched.
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Au*toph"a*gy (?), n. [Gr. (Med.) The feeding of the body upon itself, as in fasting; nutrition by consumption of one's own tissues.
Shak.
autotomize v. 1. cause a body part to undergo autotomy.
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\'d8Au`to*tox*\'91"mi*a, -tox*e"mi*a (, n. [NL. See Auto-, and Tox.] (Physiol.) Self-intoxication. See Auto-intoxication.
Au`to*tox*\'91"mi*a, -tox*e"mi*a (, n. [NL. See Auto-, and Tox.] (Physiol.) Self-intoxication. See Auto-intoxication.
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Au`to*tox"ic (?), a. [Auto- + toxic.] (Med.) Pertaining to, or causing, autotox\'91mia.
Milton.
auxenic adj. of or pertaining to auxins.
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\'d8Aux*e"sis (, n. [NL., Gr. (Rhet.) A figure by which a grave and magnificent word is put for the proper word; amplification; hyperbole.
Aux*e"sis (, n. [NL., Gr. (Rhet.) A figure by which a grave and magnificent word is put for the proper word; amplification; hyperbole.
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Aux*et"ic (, a. [Gr. Pertaining to, or containing, auxesis; amplifying.
Milton.
Syn. -- Ab
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\'d8A"va (, n. Same as Kava. Johnston.
A"va (, n. Same as Kava. Johnston.
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Av`a*da*vat" (, n. Same as Amadavat.
[See Advance.] To advance; to profit. <

A*vaunt"our (, n. [OF. avanteur.] A boaster. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8A"ve (, n. [L., hail.] 1. An ave Maria.
A"ve (, n. [L., hail.] 1. An ave Maria.
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He repeated Aves and Credos. Macaulay.
[See Advance.] To advance; to profit. <

A*vel"lane (, a. [Cf. It. avellana a filbert, fr. L. Avella or Abella a city of Campania.] (Her.) In the form of four unhusked filberts; as, an avellane cross.
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{ \'d8A"ve Ma*ri"a (, A"ve Ma"ry (. } [From the first words of the Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary; L. ave hail, Maria Mary.] 1. A salutation and prayer to the Virgin Mary, as mother of God; -- used in the Roman Catholic church.
{ A"ve Ma*ri"a (, A"ve Ma"ry (. } [From the first words of the Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary; L. ave hail, Maria Mary.] 1. A salutation and prayer to the Virgin Mary, as mother of God; -- used in the Roman Catholic church.
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To number Ave Maries on his beads. Shak.
[See Advance.] To advance; to profit. <

Ave Maria ! blessed be the hour ! Byron.
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\'d8A*ve"na (, n. [L.] (Bot.) A genus of grasses, including the common oat (Avena sativa); the oat grasses.
A*ve"na (, n. [L.] (Bot.) A genus of grasses, including the common oat (Avena sativa); the oat grasses.
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Av`e*na"ceous (, a. [L. avenaceus, fr. avena oats.] Belonging to, or resembling, oats or the oat grasses.
Dryden.
A*ver"ti*ment (, n. Advertisement. [Obs.]
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\'d8A"ves (, n. pl. [L., pl. of avis bird.] (Zo\'94l.) The class of Vertebrata that includes the birds.
A"ves (, n. pl. [L., pl. of avis bird.] (Zo\'94l.) The class of Vertebrata that includes the birds.
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Aves, or birds, have a complete double circulation, oviparous, reproduction, front limbs peculiarly modified as wings; and they bear feathers. All existing birds have a horny beak, without teeth; but some Mesozoic fossil birds (Odontornithes) had conical teeth inserted in both jaws. The principal groups are: Carinat\'91, including all existing flying birds; Ratit\'91, including the ostrich and allies, the apteryx, and the extinct moas; Odontornithes, or fossil birds with teeth.
Dryden.
The ordinary birds are classified largely by the structure of the beak and feet, which are in direct relation to their habits. See Beak, Bird, Odontonithes.
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\'d8A*ves"ta (, n. The Zoroastrian scriptures; the sacred text of Zoroastrianism. See Zend-Avesta.
A*ves"ta (, n. The Zoroastrian scriptures; the sacred text of Zoroastrianism. See Zend-Avesta.
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A*ves"tan (?), a. Of or pertaining to the Avesta or the language of the Avesta. -- n. The language of the Avesta (an ancient Iranian language); -- less properly called Zend.
Syn. -- Zend
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\'d8A`vi*a"do (?), n. [Sp.] One who works a mine with means provided by another. [Sp. Amer. & Southwestern U. S.]
A`vi*a"do (?), n. [Sp.] One who works a mine with means provided by another. [Sp. Amer. & Southwestern U. S.]
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A"vi*an (, a. Of or instrument to birds.
Dryden.
Syn. -- family Avicenniaceae.
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\'d8A*vic"u*la (, n. [L., small bird.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird.
A*vic"u*la (, n. [L., small bird.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of marine bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird.
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A*vic"u*lar (, a. [L. avicula a small bird, dim. of avis bird.] Of or pertaining to a bird or to birds.
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\'d8A*vic`u*la"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL. See Avicular.] (Zo\'94l.) See prehensile processes on the cells of some Bryozoa, often having the shape of a bird's bill.
A*vic`u*la"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL. See Avicular.] (Zo\'94l.) See prehensile processes on the cells of some Bryozoa, often having the shape of a bird's bill.
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A"vi*cul`ture (?; 135), n. [L. avis bird + cultura culture.] (Zo\'94l.) Rearing and care of birds.
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In the 1980's and 1990's, using modern light-weight but strong films and supporting structures, planes such as the Gossamer Condor and Gossamer Albatross were built, powered by a human using pedals to drive the propeller, which could fly for tens of miles. These machines, however, were seldom if ever referred to as aviettes.
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\'d8A`vi*fau"na (, n. [NL., fr. L. avis bird + E. fauna.] (Zo\'94l.) The birds, or all the kinds of birds, inhabiting a region.
A`vi*fau"na (, n. [NL., fr. L. avis bird + E. fauna.] (Zo\'94l.) The birds, or all the kinds of birds, inhabiting a region.
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Av`i*ga"to (, n. See Avocado.
Dryden.
2. An advice boat, or dispatch boat.
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\'d8Av`o*ca"do (, n. [Corrupted from the Mexican ahuacatl: cf. Sp. aguacate, F. aguacat\'82, avocat, G. avogadobaum.] The pulpy fruit of Persea gratissima, a tree of tropical America. It is about the size and shape of a large pear; -- called also avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter.
Av`o*ca"do (, n. [Corrupted from the Mexican ahuacatl: cf. Sp. aguacate, F. aguacat\'82, avocat, G. avogadobaum.] The pulpy fruit of Persea gratissima, a tree of tropical America. It is about the size and shape of a large pear; -- called also avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter.
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\'d8Av`o*cat (, n. [F.] An advocate.
Av`o*cat (, n. [F.] An advocate.
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Av"o*cate (, v. t. [L. avocatus, p. p. of avocare; a, ab + vocare to call. Cf. Avoke, and see Vocal, a.] To call off or away; to withdraw; to transfer to another tribunal. [Obs. or Archaic]
awry, enslaved. Milton.
Ax"ile (, a. Situated in the axis of anything; as an embryo which lies in the axis of a seed. Gray.
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\'d8Ax*il"la (, n.; pl. Axillae (. [L.] (Anat.) The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Ax*il"la (, n.; pl. Axillae (. [L.] (Anat.) The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
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2. (Bot.) An axil.
awry, enslaved. Milton.
Ax`i*o*mat"ic*al*ly, adv. By the use of axioms; in the form of an axiom.
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\'d8Ax"is (, n. [L.] (Zo\'94l.) The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).
Ax"is (, n. [L.] (Zo\'94l.) The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).
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Ax"is (, n.; pl. Axes (. [L. axis axis, axle. See Axle.] A straight line, real or imaginary, passing through a body, on which it revolves, or may be supposed to revolve; a line passing through a body or system around which the parts are symmetrically arranged.
Milton.
{ Ax"min*ster (?), n., or Axminster carpet }. (a) [More fully chenille Axminster.] A variety of Turkey carpet, woven by machine or, when more than 27 inches wide, on a hand loom, and consisting of strips of worsted chenille so colored as to produce a pattern on a stout jute backing. It has a fine soft pile. So called from Axminster, England, where it was formerly (1755 -- 1835) made. (b) A similar but cheaper machine-made carpet, resembling moquette in construction and appearance, but finer and of better material.
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\'d8Ax"o*lotl (, n. [The native name.] (Zo\'94l.) An amphibian of the salamander tribe found in the elevated lakes of Mexico; the siredon.
Ax"o*lotl (, n. [The native name.] (Zo\'94l.) An amphibian of the salamander tribe found in the elevated lakes of Mexico; the siredon.
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Amblystoma. This also occurs naturally under favorable conditions, in its native localities; although it commonly lives and breeds in a larval state, with persistent external gills. See Siredon.
Milton.
Ay (, adv. Same as Aye.
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\'d8A"yah (, n. [Pg. aia, akin to Sp. aya a governess, ayo a tutor.] A native nurse for children; also, a lady's maid. [India]
A"yah (, n. [Pg. aia, akin to Sp. aya a governess, ayo a tutor.] A native nurse for children; also, a lady's maid. [India]
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{ Aye, Ay } (, adv. [Perh. a modification of yea, or from the interjection of admiration or astonishment, OE. ei, ey, why, hey, ay, well, ah, ha. Cf. MHG. & G. ei, Dan. ej. Or perh. akin to aye ever.] Yes; yea; -- a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question. It is much used in viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc.
Milton.
Ayr"shire (, n. (Agric.) One of a superior breed of cattle from Ayrshire, Scotland. Ayrshires are notable for the quantity and quality of their milk.
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\'d8A*yun`ta*mi*en"to (, n. [Sp., fr. OSp. ayuntar to join.] In Spain and Spanish America, a corporation or body of magistrates in cities and towns, corresponding to mayor and aldermen.
A*yun`ta*mi*en"to (, n. [Sp., fr. OSp. ayuntar to join.] In Spain and Spanish America, a corporation or body of magistrates in cities and towns, corresponding to mayor and aldermen.
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Azadirachta n. a genus of large important East Indian trees: the neem trees.
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Az"ote (?; 277), n. [F. azote, fr. Gr. 'a priv. + Same as Nitrogen. [R.]
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\'d8A*zo"te (?), n. [Sp.] A switch or whip. [Sp. Amer.]
A*zo"te (?), n. [Sp.] A switch or whip. [Sp. Amer.]
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Az"ot*ed (?), a. Nitrogenized; nitrogenous.
Milton.
A*zo"tous (, a. Nitrous; as, azotous acid. [R.]
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\'d8Az`o*tu"ri*a (?), n. [NL.; azote + Gr. (Med.) Excess of urea or other nitrogenous substances in the urine.
Az`o*tu"ri*a (?), n. [NL.; azote + Gr. (Med.) Excess of urea or other nitrogenous substances in the urine.
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AZT n. same as azidothymidine. [acronym]
Bab (?), n. [Per.] Lit., gate; -- a title given to the founder of Babism, and taken from that of Bab-ud-Din, assumed by him.
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\'d8Ba"ba (, n. [F.] A kind of plum cake.
Ba"ba (, n. [F.] A kind of plum cake.
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babassu n. 1. a tall feather palm of northern Brazil (Orbignya barbosiana) with hard-shelled nuts yielding a valuable oil (babassu oil) and a kind of vegetable ivory.
{ Ba"bi*an (, Ba"bi*on } (, n. [See Baboon.] A baboon. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
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\'d8Bab"il*lard (, n. [F., a babbler.] (Zo\'94l.) The lesser whitethroat of Europe; -- called also babbling warbler.
Bab"il*lard (, n. [F., a babbler.] (Zo\'94l.) The lesser whitethroat of Europe; -- called also babbling warbler.
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Bab"ing*ton*ite (, n. [From Dr. Babbington.] (Min.) A mineral occurring in triclinic crystals approaching pyroxene in angle, and of a greenish black color. It is a silicate of iron, manganese, and lime.
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{ \'d8Bab`i*rous"sa, \'d8Bab`i*rus"sa} (, n. [F. babiroussa, fr. Malay b\'beb\'c6 hog + r deer.] (Zo\'94l.) A large hoglike quadruped (Sus babirussa, syn. Porcus babirussa) of the East Indies, sometimes domesticated; the Indian hog. Its upper canine teeth or tusks are large and recurved.
{ Bab`i*rous"sa, Bab`i*rus"sa} (, n. [F. babiroussa, fr. Malay b\'beb\'c6 hog + r deer.] (Zo\'94l.) A large hoglike quadruped (Sus babirussa, syn. Porcus babirussa) of the East Indies, sometimes domesticated; the Indian hog. Its upper canine teeth or tusks are large and recurved.
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Bab"ish (, a. Like a babe; a childish; babyish. [R.] \'bdBabish imbecility.\'b8 Drayton. -- Bab"ish*ly, adv. -- Bab"ish*ness, n. [R.]
Bab"ist, n. A believer in Babism.
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\'d8Bab"lah (, n. [Cf. Per. bab a species of mimosa yielding gum arabic.] The rind of the fruit of several East Indian species of acacia; neb-neb. It contains gallic acid and tannin, and is used for dyeing drab.
Bab"lah (, n. [Cf. Per. bab a species of mimosa yielding gum arabic.] The rind of the fruit of several East Indian species of acacia; neb-neb. It contains gallic acid and tannin, and is used for dyeing drab.
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{ \'d8Ba"boo, \'d8Ba"bu } (b, n. [Hind. b\'beb.] A Hindu gentleman; a native clerk who writes English; also, a Hindu title equivalent to the English Mr. or Esquire. Whitworth.
{ Ba"boo, Ba"bu } (b, n. [Hind. b\'beb.] A Hindu gentleman; a native clerk who writes English; also, a Hindu title equivalent to the English Mr. or Esquire. Whitworth.
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Bab*oon" (, n. [OE. babewin, baboin, fr. F. babouin, or LL. babewynus. Of unknown origin; cf. D. baviaan, G. pavian, baboon, F. babine lip of ape, dogs, etc., dial. G. b\'84ppe mouth.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the Old World Quadrumana, of the genera Cynocephalus and Papio; the dog-faced ape. Baboons have dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. They are mostly African. See Mandrill, and Chacma, and Drill an ape.
babies in his eyes. Heywood

4. Confused; Babel-like.
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{ \'d8Bab`y*rous"sa, \'d8Bab`y*rus"sa } (, n. (Zo\'94l.) See Babiroussa.
{ Bab`y*rous"sa, Bab`y*rus"sa } (, n. (Zo\'94l.) See Babiroussa.
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Ba"by*ship (, n. The quality of being a baby; the personality of an infant.
babies in his eyes. Heywood

Baccalaureate sermon, in some American colleges, a sermon delivered as a farewell discourse to a graduating class.
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{ \'d8Bac`ca*ra", Bac`ca*rat" } (, n. [F.] A French game of cards, played by a banker and punters.
{ Bac`ca*ra", Bac`ca*rat" } (, n. [F.] A French game of cards, played by a banker and punters.
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{ Bac*ca"re, Bac*ka"re } (, interj. Stand back! give place! -- a cant word of the Elizabethan writers, probably in ridicule of some person who pretended to a knowledge of Latin which he did not possess.
babies in his eyes. Heywood

4. A song or a dance in honor of Bacchus.
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\'d8Bac`cha*na"li*a (b, n. pl. [L. Bacchanal a place devoted to Bacchus; in the pl. Bacchanalia a feast of Bacchus, fr. Bacchus the god of wine, Gr. Ba`kchos.]
Bac`cha*na"li*a (b, n. pl. [L. Bacchanal a place devoted to Bacchus; in the pl. Bacchanalia a feast of Bacchus, fr. Bacchus the god of wine, Gr. Ba`kchos.]
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1. (Myth.) A feast or an orgy in honor of Bacchus.
babies in his eyes. Heywood Syn. -- bacchanalian, bacchanal, bibulous, carousing, drunken(prenominal), orgiastic, riotous
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\'d8Bac*chi"us (, n.; pl. Bacchii (. [L. Bacchius pes, Gr. "o Bakchei^os (sc. poy`s foot).] (Pros.) A metrical foot composed of a short syllable and two long ones; according to some, two long and a short.
Bac*chi"us (, n.; pl. Bacchii (. [L. Bacchius pes, Gr. "o Bakchei^os (sc. poy`s foot).] (Pros.) A metrical foot composed of a short syllable and two long ones; according to some, two long and a short.
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Bac"chus (, n. [L., fr. Gr. Ba`kchos.] (Myth.) The god of wine, son of Jupiter and Semele.
babies in his eyes. Heywood

2. (Biol.) Pertaining to, or produced by, the organism bacillus; bacillary.
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\'d8Bac"il*la`ri*\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. bacillum, dim. of baculum stick.] (Biol.) See Diatom.
Bac"il*la`ri*\'91 (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. bacillum, dim. of baculum stick.] (Biol.) See Diatom.
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Bac"il*la*ry (, a. 1. Of or pertaining to little rods; rod-shaped.
Shak.
The English backsettlers of Leinster and Munster. Macaulay.
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{ \'d8Back"sheesh`, \'d8Back"shish` } (, n. [Pers. bakhsh\'c6sh, fr. bakhsh\'c6dan to give.] In Egypt and the Turkish empire, a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter); a gratuity; a \'bdtip\'b8.
{ Back"sheesh`, Back"shish` } (, n. [Pers. bakhsh\'c6sh, fr. bakhsh\'c6dan to give.] In Egypt and the Turkish empire, a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter); a gratuity; a \'bdtip\'b8.
Syn. -- gratuity, tip, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis.
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Syn. -- Pernicious; deleterious; noxious; baneful; injurious; hurtful; evil; vile; wretched; corrupt; wicked; vicious; imperfect.
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\'d8Ba`daud" (?), n. [F.] A person given to idle observation of everything, with wonder or astonishment; a credulous or gossipy idler.
Ba`daud" (?), n. [F.] A person given to idle observation of everything, with wonder or astonishment; a credulous or gossipy idler.
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A host of stories . . . dealing chiefly with the subject of his great wealth, an ever delightful topic to the badauds of Paris. Pall Mall Mag.
Badger State. Wisconsin; -- a nickname.
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\'d8Bad`i*a"ga (bor b, n. [Russ. badiaga.] (Zo\'94l.) A fresh-water sponge (Spongilla), common in the north of Europe, the powder of which is used to take away the livid marks of bruises.
Bad`i*a"ga (bor b, n. [Russ. badiaga.] (Zo\'94l.) A fresh-water sponge (Spongilla), common in the north of Europe, the powder of which is used to take away the livid marks of bruises.
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\'d8Ba"di*an (, n. [F. badiane, fr. Per. b\'bedi\'ben anise.] (Bot.) An evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family (Illicium anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise.
Ba"di*an (, n. [F. badiane, fr. Per. b\'bedi\'ben anise.] (Bot.) An evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family (Illicium anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise.
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Ba*di"geon (b, n. [F.] A cement or distemper paste (as of plaster and powdered freestone, or of sawdust and glue or lime) used by sculptors, builders, and workers in wood or stone, to fill holes, cover defects, finish a surface, etc.
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\'d8Ba`di`nage" (, n. [F., fr. badiner to joke, OF. to trifle, be silly, fr. badin silly.] Playful raillery; banter. \'bdHe . . . indulged himself only in an elegant badinage.\'b8 Warburton.
Ba`di`nage" (, n. [F., fr. badiner to joke, OF. to trifle, be silly, fr. badin silly.] Playful raillery; banter. \'bdHe . . . indulged himself only in an elegant badinage.\'b8 Warburton.
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Bad" lands" (. Barren regions, especially in the western United States, where horizontal strata (Tertiary deposits) have been often eroded into fantastic forms, and much intersected by ca\'a4ons, and where lack of wood, water, and forage increases the difficulty of traversing the country, whence the name, first given by the Canadian French, Mauvaises Terres (bad lands).
Bad"ness, n. The state of being bad.
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\'d8B\'91"no*mere (, n. [Gr. bai`nein to walk + -mere.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the somites (arthromeres) that make up the thorax of Arthropods. Packard.
B\'91"no*mere (, n. [Gr. bai`nein to walk + -mere.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the somites (arthromeres) that make up the thorax of Arthropods. Packard.
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B\'91"no*pod (, n. [Gr. bai`nein to walk + -pod.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the thoracic legs of Arthropods.
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\'d8B\'91"no*some (, n. [Gr. bai`nein to walk + -some body.] (Zo\'94l.) The thorax of Arthropods. Packard.
B\'91"no*some (, n. [Gr. bai`nein to walk + -some body.] (Zo\'94l.) The thorax of Arthropods. Packard.
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\'d8B\'91"tu*lus (?), n.; pl. B (#). [L., fr. Gr. bai`tylos a sacred meteorite.] (Antiq.) A meteorite, or similar rude stone artificially shaped, held sacred or worshiped as of divine origin.
B\'91"tu*lus (?), n.; pl. B (#). [L., fr. Gr. bai`tylos a sacred meteorite.] (Antiq.) A meteorite, or similar rude stone artificially shaped, held sacred or worshiped as of divine origin.
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All the evidence goes to prove that these menhirs are b\'91tuli, i. e., traditional and elementary images of the deity. I. Gonino (Perrot & Chipiez).
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3. To become pregnant. [Obs.] Warner. (Alb. Eng.).
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\'d8Ba*gasse" (b, n. [F.] Sugar cane, as it comes crushed from the mill. It is then dried and used as fuel. Also extended to the refuse of beetroot sugar.
Ba*gasse" (b, n. [F.] Sugar cane, as it comes crushed from the mill. It is then dried and used as fuel. Also extended to the refuse of beetroot sugar.
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\'d8Bag`a*telle" (b, n. [F., fr. It. bagatella; cf. Prov. It. bagata trifle, OF. bague, Pr. bagua, bundle. See Bag, n.] 1. A trifle; a thing of no importance.
Bag`a*telle" (b, n. [F., fr. It. bagatella; cf. Prov. It. bagata trifle, OF. bague, Pr. bagua, bundle. See Bag, n.] 1. A trifle; a thing of no importance.
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Rich trifles, serious bagatelles. Prior.
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Bag"ga*ger (, n. One who takes care of baggage; a camp follower. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh.
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\'d8Bag"ga*la (, n. [Ar. \'bdfem. of baghl a mule.\'b8 Balfour.] (Naut.) A two-masted Arab or Indian trading vessel, used in the Indian Ocean.
Bag"ga*la (, n. [Ar. \'bdfem. of baghl a mule.\'b8 Balfour.] (Naut.) A two-masted Arab or Indian trading vessel, used in the Indian Ocean.
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Bag"gi*ly (, adv. In a loose, baggy way.
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Bag"reef` (, n. [Bag + reef.] (Naut.) The lower reef of fore and aft sails; also, the upper reef of topsails. Ham. Nav. Encyc.
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\'d8Bague (, n. [F., a ring] (Arch.) The annular molding or group of moldings dividing a long shaft or clustered column into two or more parts.
Bague (, n. [F., a ring] (Arch.) The annular molding or group of moldings dividing a long shaft or clustered column into two or more parts.
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{ Ba*guet", Ba*guette" } (, n. [F. baguette, prop. a rodbacchetta, fr. L. baculum, baculu stick, staff.] 1. (Arch.) A small molding, like the astragal, but smaller; a bead.
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Twenty-five years ago the vile ejaculation, Bah! was utterly unknown to the English public. De Quincey.
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{ \'d8Ba*ha"dur \'d8Ba*hau"dur } (?), n. [Written also bahawder.] [Hind. bah\'bedur hero, champion.] A title of respect or honor given to European officers in East Indian state papers, and colloquially, and among the natives, to distinguished officials and other important personages.
{ Ba*ha"dur Ba*hau"dur } (?), n. [Written also bahawder.] [Hind. bah\'bedur hero, champion.] A title of respect or honor given to European officers in East Indian state papers, and colloquially, and among the natives, to distinguished officials and other important personages.
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Ba*hai" (b, n.; pl. Bahais (-h. A member of the sect of the Babis consisting of the adherents of Baha (Mirza Husain Ali, entitled \'bdBaha 'u 'llah,\'b8 or, \'bdthe Splendor of God\'b8), the elder half brother of Mirza Yahya of Nur, who succeeded the Bab as the head of the Babists. Baha in 1863 declared himself the supreme prophet of the sect, and became its recognized head. There are upwards of 20,000 Bahais in the United States.
Spenser.
Ba*ha"ism (?), n. The religious tenets or practices of the Bahais.
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\'d8Ba*har" (, n. [Ar. bah\'ber, from bahara to charge with a load.] A weight used in certain parts of the East Indies, varying considerably in different localities, the range being from 223 to 625 pounds.
Ba*har" (, n. [Ar. bah\'ber, from bahara to charge with a load.] A weight used in certain parts of the East Indies, varying considerably in different localities, the range being from 223 to 625 pounds.
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Bahrain n. 1. an island in the Persian Gulf.
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Baigne (b, v. t. [F. baigner to bathe, fr. L. balneum bath.] To soak or drench. [Obs.] Carew.
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\'d8Bai`gnoire" (?), n. [Written also baignoir.] [F., lit., bath tub.] A box of the lowest tier in a theater. Du Maurier.
Bai`gnoire" (?), n. [Written also baignoir.] [F., lit., bath tub.] A box of the lowest tier in a theater. Du Maurier.
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Bail (b, n. [F. baille a bucket, pail; cf. LL. bacula, dim. of bacca a sort of vessel. Cf. Bac.] A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat. [Obs.]
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Bain (b, n. [F. bain, fr. L. balneum. Cf. Bagnio.] A bath; a bagnio. [Obs.] Holland.
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\'d8Bain`-ma`rie" (, n. [F.] A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.
Bain`-ma`rie" (, n. [F.] A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.
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Bai*ram" (?), n. [Turk. ba\'8br\'bem.] Either of two Mohammedan festivals, of which one (the Lesser Bairam) is held at the close of the fast called Ramadan, and the other (the Greater Bairam) seventy days after the fast.
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A new black baize waistcoat lined with silk. Pepys.
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\'d8Ba*joc"co (, n. [It., fr. bajo brown, bay, from its color.] A small copper coin formerly current in the Roman States, worth about a cent and a half.
Ba*joc"co (, n. [It., fr. bajo brown, bay, from its color.] A small copper coin formerly current in the Roman States, worth about a cent and a half.
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Bake (b, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Baked (b; p. pr. & vb. n. Baking.] [AS. bacan; akin to D. bakken, OHG. bacchan, G. backen, Icel. & Sw. baka, Dan. bage, Gr. fw`gein to roast.] 1. To prepare, as food, by cooking in a dry heat, either in an oven or under coals, or on heated stone or metal; as, to bake bread, meat, apples.
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Bak"is*tre (, n. [See Baxter.] A baker. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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{ \'d8Bak"sheesh`, Bak"shish` } (, n. Same as Backsheesh.
{ Bak"sheesh`, Bak"shish` } (, n. Same as Backsheesh.
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baksheesh n. 1. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter). Same as Backsheesh.
Spenser.
Balaam basket or box (Print.), the receptacle for rejected articles. Blackw. Mag.
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\'d8Bal"a*chong (, n. [Malay b\'belach\'ben.] A condiment formed of small fishes or shrimps, pounded up with salt and spices, and then dried. It is much esteemed in China.
Bal"a*chong (, n. [Malay b\'belach\'ben.] A condiment formed of small fishes or shrimps, pounded up with salt and spices, and then dried. It is much esteemed in China.
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balaclava n. close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face.
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Syn. -- family Balaenidae.
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\'d8Bal`\'91*noi"de*a (, n. [NL., from L. balaena whale + -oid.] (Zo\'94l) A division of the Cetacea, including the right whale and all other whales having the mouth fringed with baleen. See Baleen.
Bal`\'91*noi"de*a (, n. [NL., from L. balaena whale + -oid.] (Zo\'94l) A division of the Cetacea, including the right whale and all other whales having the mouth fringed with baleen. See Baleen.
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Balaenoptera n. the type genus of the Balaenopteridae.
balance true. Cowper.
Bal"a*nite (, n. [L. balanus acorn: cf. F. balanite.] (Paleon.) A fossil balanoid shell.
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\'d8Bal`a*no*glos"sus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`lanos acorn + glw^ssa tongue.] (Zo\'94l) A peculiar marine worm. See Enteropneusta, and Tornaria.
Bal`a*no*glos"sus (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`lanos acorn + glw^ssa tongue.] (Zo\'94l) A peculiar marine worm. See Enteropneusta, and Tornaria.
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Bal"a*noid (, a. [Gr. ba`lanos acorn + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) Resembling an acorn; -- applied to a group of barnacles having shells shaped like acorns. See Acornshell, and Barnacle.
balance true. Cowper.
Ba*laus"tine (, n. [L. balaustium, Gr. balay`stion.] (Bot.) The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum). The bark of the root, the rind of the fruit, and the flowers are used medicinally.
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\'d8Ba`la`yeuse" (?), n. [F., lit., a female sweeper.] A protecting ruffle or frill, as of silk or lace, sewed close to the lower edge of a skirt on the inside.
Ba`la`yeuse" (?), n. [F., lit., a female sweeper.] A protecting ruffle or frill, as of silk or lace, sewed close to the lower edge of a skirt on the inside.
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{ Bal*bu"ti*ate (, Bal*bu"ci*nate (, } v. i. [L. balbutire, fr. balbus stammering: cf. F. balbutier.] To stammer. [Obs.]
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\'d8Bal*bu"ti*es (, n. (Med.) The defect of stammering; also, a kind of incomplete pronunciation.
Bal*bu"ti*es (, n. (Med.) The defect of stammering; also, a kind of incomplete pronunciation.
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Bal"con (, n. A balcony. [Obs.] Pepys.
baleful streams. Milton.Bale"ful*ness, n. The quality or state of being baleful.
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\'d8Bal"i*sa`ur (b, n. [Hind.] (Zo\'94l.) A badgerlike animal of India (Arctonyx collaris).
Bal"i*sa`ur (b, n. [Hind.] (Zo\'94l.) A badgerlike animal of India (Arctonyx collaris).
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Bal"is*ter (bor b, n. [OF. balestre. See Ballista.] A crossbow. [Obs.] Blount.
baleful streams. Milton.Bal"is*toid (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Like a fish of the genus Balistes; of the family Balistid\'91. See Filefish.
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\'d8Bal`is*tra"ri*a (, n. [LL.] (Anc. Fort.) A narrow opening, often cruciform, through which arrows might be discharged. Parker.
Bal`is*tra"ri*a (, n. [LL.] (Anc. Fort.) A narrow opening, often cruciform, through which arrows might be discharged. Parker.
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\'d8Ba*lize" (, n. [F. balise; cf. Sp. balisa.] A pole or a frame raised as a sea beacon or a landmark.
Ba*lize" (, n. [F. balise; cf. Sp. balisa.] A pole or a frame raised as a sea beacon or a landmark.
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Balk (b, n. [AS. balca beam, ridge; akin to Icel. b\'belkr partition, bj\'belki beam, OS. balko, G. balken; cf. Gael. balc ridge of earth between two furrows. Cf. Balcony, Balk, v. t., 3d Bulk.] 1. A ridge of land left unplowed between furrows, or at the end of a field; a piece missed by the plow slipping aside.
balkt.
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\'d8Bal"let` (bor b, n. [F., a dim. of bal dance. See 2d Ball, n.] 1. An artistic dance performed as a theatrical entertainment, or an interlude, by a number of persons, usually women. Sometimes, a scene accompanied by pantomime and dancing.
Bal"let` (bor b, n. [F., a dim. of bal dance. See 2d Ball, n.] 1. An artistic dance performed as a theatrical entertainment, or an interlude, by a number of persons, usually women. Sometimes, a scene accompanied by pantomime and dancing.
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2. The company of persons who perform the ballet.
balkt.
ball-hawking adj. (Baseball or basketball or football) skilled in stealing the ball or robbing a batter of a hit; -- used of a Baseball or basketball or football player. a ball-hawking center fielder
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\'d8Bal*lis"ta (, n.; pl. Ballist (. [L. ballista, balista, fr. Gr. ba`llein to throw.] An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
Bal*lis"ta (, n.; pl. Ballist (. [L. ballista, balista, fr. Gr. ba`llein to throw.] An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
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Bal"lis*ter (bor b, n. [L. ballista. Cf. Balister.] A crossbow. [Obs.]
balkt.
Bal"lis*tite (?), n. [See Ballista.] (Chem.) A smokeless powder containing equal parts of soluble nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.
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\'d8Bal"li*um (, n. [LL.] See Bailey.
Bal"li*um (, n. [LL.] See Bailey.
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Bal*loon" (, n. [F. ballon, aug. of balle ball: cf. It. ballone. See 1st Ball, n., and cf. Pallone.] 1. A bag made of silk or other light material, and filled with hydrogen gas or heated air, so as to rise and float in the atmosphere; especially, one with a car attached for a\'89rial navigation.
balkt.
Bal"o*tade` (bor b, n. See Ballotade.
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\'d8Bal"sa (, n. [Sp. or Pg. balsa.] (Naut.) A raft or float, used principally on the Pacific coast of South America.
Bal"sa (, n. [Sp. or Pg. balsa.] (Naut.) A raft or float, used principally on the Pacific coast of South America.
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Bal"sam (b, n. [L. balsamum the balsam tree or its resin, Gr. ba`lsamon. See Balm, n.] 1. A resin containing more or less of an essential or volatile oil.
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Bam, v. t. To cheat; to wheedle. [Slang] Foote.
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\'d8Bam*bi"no (b, n.; It. pl. -ni (#). [It., a little boy, fr. bambo silly; cf. Gr. bambali`zein, bambai`nein, to chatter.] 1. A child or baby; esp., a representation in art of the infant Christ wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Bam*bi"no (b, n.; It. pl. -ni (#). [It., a little boy, fr. bambo silly; cf. Gr. bambali`zein, bambai`nein, to chatter.] 1. A child or baby; esp., a representation in art of the infant Christ wrapped in swaddling clothes.
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2. (Sports) George Herman Ruth ("Babe" Ruth), the baseball player; -- usu. in the form \'bdthe bambino\'b8.
balkt.
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\'d8Ban (b, n. A kind of fine muslin, made in the East Indies from the fiber of the banana leaf stalks.
Ban (b, n. A kind of fine muslin, made in the East Indies from the fiber of the banana leaf stalks.
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Ban (b, n. [AS. bann command, edict; akin to D. ban, Icel. bann, Dan. band, OHG. ban, G. bann, a public proclamation, as of interdiction or excommunication, Gr. fa`nai to say, L. fari to speak, Skr. bhan to speak; cf. F. ban, LL. bannum, of G. origin. Abandon, Fame.] 1. A public proclamation or edict; a public order or notice, mandatory or prohibitory; a summons by public proclamation.
balkt.
Ban"at (, n. [Cf. F. & G. banat. See Ban a warden.] The territory governed by a ban.
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{ Banc (, \'d8Ban"cus (, Bank (, } n. [OF. banc, LL. bancus. See Bank, n.] A bench; a high seat, or seat of distinction or judgment; a tribunal or court.
{ Banc (, Ban"cus (, Bank (, } n. [OF. banc, LL. bancus. See Bank, n.] A bench; a high seat, or seat of distinction or judgment; a tribunal or court.
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In banc, In banco (the ablative of bancus), In bank, in full court, or with full judicial authority; as, sittings in banc (distinguished from sittings at nisi prius).
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\'d8Ban*cal" (?), n.; pl. -cales (#). [Sp., fr. banca, banco, bench. Cf. Bench.] An ornamental covering, as of carpet or leather, for a bench or form.
Ban*cal" (?), n.; pl. -cales (#). [Sp., fr. banca, banco, bench. Cf. Bench.] An ornamental covering, as of carpet or leather, for a bench or form.
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\'d8Ban"co (, n. [It. See Bank.] A bank, especially that of Venice.
Ban"co (, n. [It. See Bank.] A bank, especially that of Venice.
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balkt.
Syn. -- quick fix, quickie, quicky.
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\'d8Ban*da"la (, n. A fabric made in Manila from the older leaf sheaths of the abaca (Musa textilis).
Ban*da"la (, n. A fabric made in Manila from the older leaf sheaths of the abaca (Musa textilis).
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{ Ban*dan"na, Ban*dan"a } (, n. [Hind. b\'bendhn a mode of dyeing in which the cloth is tied in different places so as to prevent the parts tied from receiving the dye. Cf. Band, n.] 1. A species of silk or cotton handkerchief, having a uniformly dyed ground, usually of red or blue, with white or yellow figures of a circular, lozenge, or other simple form; -- it is often used as a neckerchief. The term is also used for any large and brightly colored handkerchief.
balkt.
Band"box` (b, n. A light box of pasteboard or thin wood, usually cylindrical, for holding ruffs (the bands of the 17th century), collars, caps, bonnets, etc.
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\'d8Ban*deau" (b, n.; pl. Bandeaux (b. [F.] A narrow band or fillet, as for the hair, part of a headdress, etc.
Ban*deau" (b, n.; pl. Bandeaux (b. [F.] A narrow band or fillet, as for the hair, part of a headdress, etc.
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Around the edge of this cap was a stiff bandeau of leather. Sir W. Scott.
balkt.
Band"er (, n. One banded with others. [R.]
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\'d8Ban`de*ril"la (?), n. [Sp., dim. of bandera banner. See Banner, and cf. Banderole.] A barbed dart carrying a banderole which the banderillero thrusts into the neck or shoulder of the bull in a bullfight.
Ban`de*ril"la (?), n. [Sp., dim. of bandera banner. See Banner, and cf. Banderole.] A barbed dart carrying a banderole which the banderillero thrusts into the neck or shoulder of the bull in a bullfight.
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\'d8Ban`de*ril*le"ro (?), n. [Sp.] One who thrusts in the banderillas in bullfighting. W. D. Howells.
Ban`de*ril*le"ro (?), n. [Sp.] One who thrusts in the banderillas in bullfighting. W. D. Howells.
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{ Band"e*role (, Band"rol } (, n. [F. banderole, dim. of bandi\'8are, banni\'8are, banner; cf. It. banderuola a little banner. See Banner.] A little banner, flag, or streamer. [Written also bannerol.]
Waller.<

Bank" swal"low (. See under 1st Bank, n.
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\'d8Ban"li*eue` (, n. [F., fr. LL. bannum leucae, banleuca; bannum jurisdiction + leuca league.] The territory without the walls, but within the legal limits, of a town or city. Brande & C.
Ban"li*eue` (, n. [F., fr. LL. bannum leucae, banleuca; bannum jurisdiction + leuca league.] The territory without the walls, but within the legal limits, of a town or city. Brande & C.
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Ban"ner (b, n. [OE. banere, OF. baniere, F. banni\'8are, bandi\'8are, fr. LL. baneria, banderia, fr. bandum banner, fr. OHG. bant band, strip of cloth; cf. bindan to bind, Goth. bandwa, bandwo, a sign. See Band, n.] 1. A kind of flag attached to a spear or pike by a crosspiece, and used by a chief as his standard in battle.
Milton.
Ban"tam work`. Carved and painted work in imitation of Japan ware.
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\'d8Ban"teng (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The wild ox of Java (Bibos Banteng).
Ban"teng (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The wild ox of Java (Bibos Banteng).
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Ban"ter (b, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bantered (b; p. pr. & vb. n. Bantering.] [Prob. corrupted fr. F. badiner to joke, or perh. fr. E. bandy to beat to and fro. See Badinage, and cf. Barter fr. OF. barater.]
Milton.
Ban"yan (bor b, n. [See Banian.] (Bot.) A tree of the same genus as the common fig, and called the Indian fig (Ficus Indica), whose branches send shoots to the ground, which take root and become additional trunks, until it may be the tree covers some acres of ground and is able to shelter thousands of men.
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\'d8Ban"zai" (?), interj. [Jap. banzai, banzei, ten thousand years, forever.] Lit., May you live ten thousand years; -- used in salutation of the emperor and as a battle cry. [Japan]
Ban"zai" (?), interj. [Jap. banzai, banzei, ten thousand years, forever.] Lit., May you live ten thousand years; -- used in salutation of the emperor and as a battle cry. [Japan]
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Ba"o*bab (bor b, n. [The native name.] (Bot.) A gigantic African tree (Adansonia digitata), also naturalized in India. See Adansonia.
Shak.
Barbados cherry (Bot.), a genus of trees of the West Indies (Malpighia) with an agreeably acid fruit resembling a cherry. -- Barbados leg (Med.), a species of elephantiasis incident to hot climates. -- Barbados nuts, the seeds of the Jatropha curcas, a plant growing in South America and elsewhere. The seeds and their acrid oil are used in medicine as a purgative. See Physic nut.
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\'d8Bar"ba*ra (, n. [Coined by logicians.] (Logic) The first word in certain mnemonic lines which represent the various forms of the syllogism. It indicates a syllogism whose three propositions are universal affirmatives. Whately.
Bar"ba*ra (, n. [Coined by logicians.] (Logic) The first word in certain mnemonic lines which represent the various forms of the syllogism. It indicates a syllogism whose three propositions are universal affirmatives. Whately.
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Barbarea n. a genus of biennial or perennial herbs of north temperate regions: winter cress.
Shak.
Bar"bi*cel (, n. [NL. barbicella, dim. of L. barba. See 1st Barb.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the small hooklike processes on the barbules of feathers.
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\'d8Bar"biers (, n. (Med.) A variety of paralysis, peculiar to India and the Malabar coast; -- considered by many to be the same as beriberi in a chronic form.
Bar"biers (, n. (Med.) A variety of paralysis, peculiar to India and the Malabar coast; -- considered by many to be the same as beriberi in a chronic form.
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Bar*big"er*ous (, a. [L. barba a beard + -gerous.] Having a beard; bearded; hairy.
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\'d8Bar"bi*ton (, n. [L., fr. Gr. ba`rbiton.] (Mus.) An ancient Greek instrument resembling a lyre.
Bar"bi*ton (, n. [L., fr. Gr. ba`rbiton.] (Mus.) An ancient Greek instrument resembling a lyre.
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Bar`bi*tu"ric ac"id (. (Chem.) A white, crystalline substance, CH2(CO.NH)2.CO, derived from alloxantin, also from malonic acid and urea, and regarded as a substituted urea.
Shak.
Bard"ic, a. Of or pertaining to bards, or their poetry. \'bdThe bardic lays of ancient Greece.\'b8 G. P. Marsh.
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\'d8Bar*di"glio (b, n. [It.] An Italian marble of which the principal varieties occur in the neighborhood of Carrara and in Corsica. It commonly shows a dark gray or bluish ground traversed by veins.
Bar*di"glio (b, n. [It.] An Italian marble of which the principal varieties occur in the neighborhood of Carrara and in Corsica. It commonly shows a dark gray or bluish ground traversed by veins.
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Bard"ish, a. Pertaining to, or written by, a bard or bards. \'bdBardish impostures.\'b8 Selden.
Shak.
Bare"foot`ed, a. Having the feet bare.
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\'d8Ba*r\'82ge" (, n. [F. bar\'82ge, so called from Bar\'82ges, a town in the Pyrenees.] A gauzelike fabric for ladies' dresses, veils, etc. of worsted, silk and worsted, or cotton and worsted.
Ba*r\'82ge" (, n. [F. bar\'82ge, so called from Bar\'82ges, a town in the Pyrenees.] A gauzelike fabric for ladies' dresses, veils, etc. of worsted, silk and worsted, or cotton and worsted.
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Bare"hand`ed (, n. Having bare hands.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Copper barilla (Min.), native copper in granular form mixed with sand, an ore brought from Bolivia; -- called also Barilla de cobre.
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\'d8Bar"il*let (, n. [F., dim. of baril barrel.] A little cask, or something resembling one. Smart.
Bar"il*let (, n. [F., dim. of baril barrel.] A little cask, or something resembling one. Smart.
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Bar" i`ron (. See under Iron.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Barn"yard` (, n. A yard belonging to a barn.
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\'d8Ba*roc"co (, a. [It.] (Arch.) See Baroque.
Ba*roc"co (, a. [It.] (Arch.) See Baroque.
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Bar`o*cy`clon*om"e*ter (?), n. [Gr. ba`ros weight + cyclone + -meter.] (Meteorol.) An aneroid barometer for use with accompanying graphic diagrams and printed directions designed to aid mariners to interpret the indications of the barometer so as to determine the existence of a violent storm at a distance of several hundred miles.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Bar"on*et*cy (, n. The rank or patent of a baronet.
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\'d8Ba*rong" (?), n. [Native name.] A kind of cutting weapon similar to a cleaver, with a thick back and thin razorlike edge, used by the Moros of the Philippine Islands.
Ba*rong" (?), n. [Native name.] A kind of cutting weapon similar to a cleaver, with a thick back and thin razorlike edge, used by the Moros of the Philippine Islands.
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Ba*ro"ni*al (, a. Pertaining to a baron or a barony. \'bdBaronial tenure.\'b8 Hallam.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Bar`ra*mun"di (?), n. [Written also barramunda.] [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) A remarkable Australian fresh-water ganoid fish of the genus Ceratodus. (b) An Australian river fish (Osteoglossum Leichhardtii).
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\'d8Bar*ran"ca (, n. [Sp.] A ravine caused by heavy rains or a watercourse. [Texas & N. Mex.]
Bar*ran"ca (, n. [Sp.] A ravine caused by heavy rains or a watercourse. [Texas & N. Mex.]
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\'d8Bar"ras (, n. [F.] A resin, called also galipot.
Bar"ras (, n. [F.] A resin, called also galipot.
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Bar"ra*tor (, n. [OE. baratour, OF. barateor deceiver, fr. OF. barater, bareter, to deceive, cheat, barter. See Barter, v. i.] One guilty of barratry.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Barrier gate, a heavy gate to close the opening through a barrier. -- Barrier reef, a form of coral reef which runs in the general direction of the shore, and incloses a lagoon channel more or less extensive. -- To fight at barriers, to fight with a barrier between, as a martial exercise. [Obs.]
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\'d8Bar`ri*gu"do (, n. [Native name, fr. Sp. barrigudo big-bellied.] (Zo\'94l.) A large, dark-colored, South American monkey, of the genus Lagothrix, having a long prehensile tail.
Bar`ri*gu"do (, n. [Native name, fr. Sp. barrigudo big-bellied.] (Zo\'94l.) A large, dark-colored, South American monkey, of the genus Lagothrix, having a long prehensile tail.
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bar"ring n. the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Bar`ring*out" (, n. The act of closing the doors of a schoolroom against a schoolmaster; -- a boyish mode of rebellion in schools. Swift.
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\'d8Bar"ri*o (?), n.; pl. Barrios (#). [Sp.] In Spain and countries colonized by Spain, a village, ward, or district outside a town or city to whose jurisdiction it belongs; in Spanish-speaking areas of cities in the United States, it is a neighborhood, ward, or quarter inside a town.
Bar"ri*o (?), n.; pl. Barrios (#). [Sp.] In Spain and countries colonized by Spain, a village, ward, or district outside a town or city to whose jurisdiction it belongs; in Spanish-speaking areas of cities in the United States, it is a neighborhood, ward, or quarter inside a town.
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Bar"ris*ter (, n. [From Bar, n.] Counselor at law; a counsel admitted to plead at the bar, and undertake the public trial of causes, as distinguished from an attorney or solicitor. See Attorney. [Eng.]
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Bas"a*nite (, n. [L. basanites lapis, Gr. ba`sanos the touchstone: cf. F. basanite.] (Min.) Lydian stone, or black jasper, a variety of siliceous or flinty slate, of a grayish or bluish black color. It is employed to test the purity of gold, the amount of alloy being indicated by the color left on the stone when rubbed by the metal.
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\'d8Bas`bleu" (, n. [F., fr. bas stocking + bleu blue.] A bluestocking; a literary woman. [Somewhat derisive]
Bas`bleu" (, n. [F., fr. bas stocking + bleu blue.] A bluestocking; a literary woman. [Somewhat derisive]
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Bas"ci*net (, n. [OE. bacinet, basnet, OF. bassinet, bacinet, F. bassinet, dim. of OF. bacin, F. bassin, a helmet in the form of a basin.] A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor. [Written also basinet, bassinet, basnet.]
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Syn. -- Bashfulness, Modesty, Diffidence, Shyness. Modesty arises from a low estimate of ourselves; bashfulness is an abashment or agitation of the spirits at coming into contact with others; diffidence is produced by an undue degree of self-distrust; shyness usually arises from an excessive self-consciousness, and a painful impression that every one is looking at us. Modesty of deportment is becoming in all; bashfulness often gives rise to mistakes and blundering; diffidence in society frequently makes a man a burden to himself; shyness usually produces a reserve or distance which is often mistaken for haughtiness.
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\'d8Bash"i-ba*zouk" (b, n. [Turkish, light-headed, a foolish fellow.] A soldier belonging to the irregular troops of the Turkish army.
Bash"i-ba*zouk" (b, n. [Turkish, light-headed, a foolish fellow.] A soldier belonging to the irregular troops of the Turkish army.
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Bash"less, a. Shameless; unblushing. [Obs.] Spenser.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Syn. -- basidiomycetous fungi.
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\'d8Ba*sid`i*o*my*ce"tes (?), n. pl. a phylum of fungi with the Basidiomycota
Ba*sid`i*o*my*ce"tes (?), n. pl. a phylum of fungi with the Basidiomycota
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basidiomycetous adj. of or pertaining to basidiomycetes.
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\'d8Ba*sid`i*o*my*co"ta (?), n. pl. (Bot.) [NL., fr. NL. & E. basidium + Gr. (Bot.) A large subdivision of the kingdom Fungi coextensive with the phylum Basidiomycetes, characterized by having the spores borne on a basidium. It embraces those fungi best known to the public, such as mushrooms, toadstools, etc. Among the classes of the Basidiomycota are: Gasteromycetes (puffballs); Tiliomycetes (comprising the orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts)); and Hymenomycetes (mushrooms; toadstools; agarics; bracket fungi). In the 1913 Webster, the Basidiomycetes were defined as "co\'94rdinate with the Ascomycetes", and other fungal phyla (the Zygomycota and Deuteromycota) were not mentioned.
Ba*sid`i*o*my*co"ta (?), n. pl. (Bot.) [NL., fr. NL. & E. basidium + Gr. (Bot.) A large subdivision of the kingdom Fungi coextensive with the phylum Basidiomycetes, characterized by having the spores borne on a basidium. It embraces those fungi best known to the public, such as mushrooms, toadstools, etc. Among the classes of the Basidiomycota are: Gasteromycetes (puffballs); Tiliomycetes (comprising the orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts)); and Hymenomycetes (mushrooms; toadstools; agarics; bracket fungi). In the 1913 Webster, the Basidiomycetes were defined as "co\'94rdinate with the Ascomycetes", and other fungal phyla (the Zygomycota and Deuteromycota) were not mentioned.
Syn. -- Basidiomycota, subdivision Basidiomycota, subdivision Basidiomycotina.
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basidiosporous adj. of or pertaining to a basidiospore.
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\'d8Ba*sid"i*um (, n. [NL., dim. of Gr. ba`sis base.] (Bot.) A special oblong or pyriform cell, with slender branches, which bears the spores in that division of fungi called Basidiomycetes, of which the common mushroom is an example.
Ba*sid"i*um (, n. [NL., dim. of Gr. ba`sis base.] (Bot.) A special oblong or pyriform cell, with slender branches, which bears the spores in that division of fungi called Basidiomycetes, of which the common mushroom is an example.
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Ba"si*fi`er (, n. (Chem.) That which converts into a salifiable base.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Ba"si*fy (, v. t. [Base + -fy.] (Chem.) To convert into a salifiable base.
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\'d8Ba`si*gyn"i*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`sis base + gynh` woman.] (Bot.) The pedicel on which the ovary of certain flowers, as the passion flower, is seated; a carpophore or thecaphore.
Ba`si*gyn"i*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`sis base + gynh` woman.] (Bot.) The pedicel on which the ovary of certain flowers, as the passion flower, is seated; a carpophore or thecaphore.
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Ba`si*hy"al (, a. [Basi- + Gr. (Anat.) Noting two small bones, forming the body of the inverted hyoid arch.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Ba*sil"i*cok (, n. [OF. basilicoc.] The basilisk. [Obs.] Chaucer
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\'d8Ba*sil"i*con (, n. [L. basilicon, Gr. basiliko`n neut. of basiliko`s: cf. F. basilicon. See Basilica.] (Med.) An ointment composed of wax, pitch, resin, and olive oil, lard, or other fatty substance.
Ba*sil"i*con (, n. [L. basilicon, Gr. basiliko`n neut. of basiliko`s: cf. F. basilicon. See Basilica.] (Med.) An ointment composed of wax, pitch, resin, and olive oil, lard, or other fatty substance.
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Bas"i*lisk (, n. [L. basiliscus, Gr. basili`skos little king, kind of serpent, dim. of basiley`s king; -- so named from some prominences on the head resembling a crown.] 1. A fabulous serpent, or dragon. The ancients alleged that its hissing would drive away all other serpents, and that its breath, and even its look, was fatal. See Cockatrice.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Ba`si*oc*cip"i*tal (, a. [Basi- + occipital.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the bone in the base of the cranium, frequently forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but usually distinct in the young. -- n. The basioccipital bone.
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\'d8Ba"si*on (, n. [Gr. ba`sis a base.] (Anat.) The middle of the anterior margin of the great foramen of the skull.
Ba"si*on (, n. [Gr. ba`sis a base.] (Anat.) The middle of the anterior margin of the great foramen of the skull.
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Ba*sip"o*dite (, n. [Basi- + poy`s, podo`s, foot.] (Anat.) The basal joint of the legs of Crustacea.
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\'d8Ba*sip`te*ryg"i*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`sis a base + ptery`gion a fin.] (Anat.) A bar of cartilage at the base of the embryonic fins of some fishes. It develops into the metapterygium. -- Ba*sip`ter*yg"i*al (, a.
Ba*sip`te*ryg"i*um (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`sis a base + ptery`gion a fin.] (Anat.) A bar of cartilage at the base of the embryonic fins of some fishes. It develops into the metapterygium. -- Ba*sip`ter*yg"i*al (, a.
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Ba`sip*ter"y*goid (, a. & n. [Basi- + pterygoid.] (Anat.) Applied to a protuberance of the base of the sphenoid bone.
bargain of your faith. Shak.
Bas"net (, n. Same as Bascinet.
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\'d8Ba*som`ma*toph"o*ra (b, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`sis base + 'o`mma eye + fe`rein to bear.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Pulmonifera having the eyes at the base of the tentacles, including the common pond snails.
Ba*som`ma*toph"o*ra (b, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`sis base + 'o`mma eye + fe`rein to bear.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of Pulmonifera having the eyes at the base of the tentacles, including the common pond snails.
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Ba"son (b, n. A basin. [Obs. or Special form]
basset. Rowe.Bas"set*ing, n. The upward direction of a vein in a mine; the emergence of a stratum at the surface.
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\'d8Bas*set"to (, n. [It., adj., somewhat low; n., counter tenor. See Basso.] (Mus.) A tenor or small bass viol.
Bas*set"to (, n. [It., adj., somewhat low; n., counter tenor. See Basso.] (Mus.) A tenor or small bass viol.
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Bass" horn" (. (Mus.) A modification of the bassoon, much deeper in tone.
basset. Rowe.2. See Bascinet. Lord Lytton.
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\'d8Bas"so (, n. [It., fr. LL. bassus. See Base, a.] (Mus.) (a) The bass or lowest part; as, to sing basso. (b) One who sings the lowest part. (c) The double bass, or contrabasso.
Bas"so (, n. [It., fr. LL. bassus. See Base, a.] (Mus.) (a) The bass or lowest part; as, to sing basso. (b) One who sings the lowest part. (c) The double bass, or contrabasso.
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\'d8Basso continuo (. [It., bass continued.] (Mus.) A bass part written out continuously, while the other parts of the harmony are indicated by figures attached to the bass; continued bass.
basset. Rowe.Bas*soon"ist, n. A performer on the bassoon. Busby.
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{ \'d8Bas"so-ri*lie"vo (, Bas"so-re*lie"vo } (, n. [It. basso-rilievo.] Same as Bas-relief.
{ Bas"so-ri*lie"vo (, Bas"so-re*lie"vo } (, n. [It. basso-rilievo.] Same as Bas-relief.
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Bas"so*rin (, n. [Cf. F. bassorine.] (Chem.) A constituent part of a species of gum from Bassora, as also of gum tragacanth and some gum resins. It is one of the amyloses. Ure.
Longfellow.
2. A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.
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\'d8Bas"ta (, interj. [It.] Enough; stop. Shak.
Bas"ta (, interj. [It.] Enough; stop. Shak.
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Bas"tard (, n. [OF. bastard, bastart, F. b, prob. fr. OF. bast, F. b, a packsaddle used as a bed by the muleteers (fr. LL. bastum) + -ard. OF. fils de bast son of the packsaddle; as the muleteers were accustomed to use their saddles for beds in the inns. See Cervantes, \'bdDon Quixote,\'b8 chap. 16; and cf. G. bankert, fr. bank bench.] 1. A \'bdnatural\'b8 child; a child begotten and born out of wedlock; an illegitimate child; one born of an illicit union.
Longfellow.
Bat tick (Zo\'94l.), a wingless, dipterous insect of the genus Nycteribia, parasitic on bats.
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\'d8Bat (?), n. [Siamese.] Same as Tical, n., 1.
Bat (?), n. [Siamese.] Same as Tical, n., 1.
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Bat"a*ble (, a. [Abbrev. from debatable.] Disputable. [Obs.]
Longfellow.
Bat"ailled (, a. Embattled. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8Ba`tar*deau" (, n. [F.] 1. A cofferdam. Brande & C.
Ba`tar*deau" (, n. [F.] 1. A cofferdam. Brande & C.
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2. (Mil.) A wall built across the ditch of a fortification, with a sluice gate to regulate the height of water in the ditch on both sides of the wall.
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{ \'d8Ba*ta"tas (, \'d8Ba*ta"ta (, } n. An aboriginal American name for the sweet potato (Ipom\'91a batatas).
{ Ba*ta"tas (, Ba*ta"ta (, } n. An aboriginal American name for the sweet potato (Ipom\'91a batatas).
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Ba*ta"vi*an (, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the Batavi, an ancient Germanic tribe.
Herbert.
Bate, v. t. To steep in bate, as hides, in the manufacture of leather.
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\'d8Ba*teau" (, n.; pl. Bateaux (. [F. bateau, LL. batellus, fr. battus, batus, boat, which agrees with AS. b\'bet boat: cf. W. bad boat. See Boat, n.] A boat; esp. a flat-bottomed, clumsy boat used on the Canadian lakes and rivers. [Written also, but less properly, batteau.]
Ba*teau" (, n.; pl. Bateaux (. [F. bateau, LL. batellus, fr. battus, batus, boat, which agrees with AS. b\'bet boat: cf. W. bad boat. See Boat, n.] A boat; esp. a flat-bottomed, clumsy boat used on the Canadian lakes and rivers. [Written also, but less properly, batteau.]
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Bateau bridge, a floating bridge supported by bateaux.
Herbert.
bathyal adj. of or pertaining to bathymetry.
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\'d8Ba*thyb"i*us (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. baqy`s deep + bi`os life] (Zo\'94l.) A name given by Prof. Huxley to a gelatinous substance found in mud dredged from the Atlantic and preserved in alcohol. He supposed that it was free living protoplasm, covering a large part of the ocean bed. It is now known that the substance is of chemical, not of organic, origin.
Ba*thyb"i*us (, n. [NL., fr. Gr. baqy`s deep + bi`os life] (Zo\'94l.) A name given by Prof. Huxley to a gelatinous substance found in mud dredged from the Atlantic and preserved in alcohol. He supposed that it was free living protoplasm, covering a large part of the ocean bed. It is now known that the substance is of chemical, not of organic, origin.
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Bath`y*erg"id*ae n. a natural family inclusing the mole rats and sand rats.
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Bat"let (, n. [Bat stick + -let.] A short bat for beating clothes in washing them; -- called also batler, batling staff, batting staff. Shak.
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\'d8Bat"man (b, n. [Turk. ba.] A weight used in the East, varying according to the locality; in Turkey, the greater batman is about 157 pounds, the lesser only a fourth of this; at Aleppo and Smyrna, the batman is 17 pounds. Simmonds.
Bat"man (b, n. [Turk. ba.] A weight used in the East, varying according to the locality; in Turkey, the greater batman is about 157 pounds, the lesser only a fourth of this; at Aleppo and Smyrna, the batman is 17 pounds. Simmonds.
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Bat"man (bor b, n.; pl. Batmen (b. [F. b packsaddle + E. man. Cf. Bathorse.] A man who has charge of a bathorse and his load. Macaulay.
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\'d8Ba*toi"de*i (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`tos a kind of ray + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of fishes which includes the rays and skates.
Ba*toi"de*i (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ba`tos a kind of ray + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) The division of fishes which includes the rays and skates.
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Bat"on (b, n. [F. b. See Baston.] 1. A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal; the baton of a conductor in musical performances.
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Bat" print`ing (. (Ceramics) A mode of printing on glazed ware.
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\'d8Ba*tra"chi*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. batra`cheios belonging to a frog, fr. ba`trachos frog.] (Zo\'94l.) The order of amphibians which includes the frogs and toads; the Anura. Sometimes the word is used in a wider sense as equivalent to Amphibia.
Ba*tra"chi*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. batra`cheios belonging to a frog, fr. ba`trachos frog.] (Zo\'94l.) The order of amphibians which includes the frogs and toads; the Anura. Sometimes the word is used in a wider sense as equivalent to Amphibia.
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Ba*tra"chi*an (, a. (Zo\'94l.) Pertaining to the Batrachia. -- n. One of the Batrachia.
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{Bat's"-wing" ( or Bat"wing }, a. Shaped like a bat's wing; as, a bat's-wing burner.
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\'d8Bat"ta (b, n. [Prob. through Pg. for Canarese bhatta rice in the husk.] Extra pay; esp. an extra allowance to an English officer serving in India. Whitworth.
Bat"ta (b, n. [Prob. through Pg. for Canarese bhatta rice in the husk.] Extra pay; esp. an extra allowance to an English officer serving in India. Whitworth.
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\'d8Bat"ta (b, n. [Hind. ba.] Rate of exchange; also, the discount on uncurrent coins. [India]
Bat"ta (b, n. [Hind. ba.] Rate of exchange; also, the discount on uncurrent coins. [India]
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Bat"ta*ble (, a. [See Batful.] Capable of cultivation; fertile; productive; fattening. [Obs.] Burton.
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Bat"ton (, n. See Batten, and Baton.
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\'d8Bat"tue` (, n. [F. battue, fr. battre to beat. See Batter, v. t., and cf. Battuta.] (Hunting) (a) The act of beating the woods, bushes, etc., for game. (b) The game itself. (c) The wanton slaughter of game. Howitt.
Bat"tue` (, n. [F. battue, fr. battre to beat. See Batter, v. t., and cf. Battuta.] (Hunting) (a) The act of beating the woods, bushes, etc., for game. (b) The game itself. (c) The wanton slaughter of game. Howitt.
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\'d8Bat`ture" (, n. [F., fr. battre to beat.] An elevated river bed or sea bed.
Bat`ture" (, n. [F., fr. battre to beat.] An elevated river bed or sea bed.
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\'d8Bat*tu"ta (, n. [It. battuta, fr. battere to beat.] (Mus.) The measuring of time by beating.
Bat*tu"ta (, n. [It. battuta, fr. battere to beat.] (Mus.) The measuring of time by beating.
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Bat"ty (b, a. 1. Belonging to, or resembling, a bat. \'bdBatty wings.\'b8 Shak.
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Bat"ule (bor b, n. A springboard in a circus or gymnasium; -- called also batule board.
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\'d8Batz (b, n.; pl. Batzen (. [Ger. batz, batze, batzen, a coin bearing the image of a bear, Ger. b\'84tz, betz, bear.] A small copper coin, with a mixture of silver, formerly current in some parts of Germany and Switzerland. It was worth about four cents.
Batz (b, n.; pl. Batzen (. [Ger. batz, batze, batzen, a coin bearing the image of a bear, Ger. b\'84tz, betz, bear.] A small copper coin, with a mixture of silver, formerly current in some parts of Germany and Switzerland. It was worth about four cents.
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Bau*bee" (, n. Same as Bawbee.
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bauxitic adj. Of or pertaining to bauxite.
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\'d8Ba`var`dage" (?), n. [F.] Much talking; prattle; chatter. Byron.
Ba`var`dage" (?), n. [F.] Much talking; prattle; chatter. Byron.
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Ba*va"ri*a prop. n. A state in southern Germany.
Herbert.
Bay, v. t. To dam, as water; -- with up or back.
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\'d8Ba"ya (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The East Indian weaver bird (Ploceus Philippinus).
Ba"ya (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) The East Indian weaver bird (Ploceus Philippinus).
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{ \'d8Ba*yad" (, Ba*yatte" } (, n. [Ar. bayad.] (Zo\'94l.) A large, edible, siluroid fish of the Nile, of two species (Bagrina bayad and Bagrina docmac).
{ Ba*yad" (, Ba*yatte" } (, n. [Ar. bayad.] (Zo\'94l.) A large, edible, siluroid fish of the Nile, of two species (Bagrina bayad and Bagrina docmac).
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Ba`ya*dere" (, n. [F., from Pg. bailadeira a female dancer, bailar to dance.] A female dancer in the East Indies. [Written also bajadere.]
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Indian bdellium or false myrrh is an exudation from Balsamodendron Roxburghii. Other kinds are known as African bdellium, Sicilian bdellium, etc.
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\'d8Bdel*loi"de*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. bde`lla leech + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) The order of Annulata which includes the leeches. See Hirudinea.
Bdel*loi"de*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. bde`lla leech + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) The order of Annulata which includes the leeches. See Hirudinea.
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Bdel*lom"e*ter (, n. [Gr. bde`lla leech + -meter.] (Med.) A cupping glass to which are attached a scarificator and an exhausting syringe. Dunglison.
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\'d8Bdel`lo*mor"pha (,n. [NL., fr. Gr. bde`lla leech + morfh` form.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of Nemertina, including the large leechlike worms (Malacobdella) often parasitic in clams.
Bdel`lo*mor"pha (,n. [NL., fr. Gr. bde`lla leech + morfh` form.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of Nemertina, including the large leechlike worms (Malacobdella) often parasitic in clams.
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Be (b, v. i. [imp. Was (w; p. p. Been (b; p. pr. & vb. n. Being.] [OE. been, beon, AS. be\'a2n to be, be\'a2m I am; akin to OHG. bim, pim, G. bin, I am, Gael. & Ir. bu was, W. bod to be, Lith. bu-ti, O. Slav. by-ti, to be, L. fu-i I have been, fu-turus about to be, fo-re to be about to be, and perh. to fieri to become, Gr. fy^nai to be born, to be, Skr. bh to be. This verb is defective, and the parts lacking are supplied by verbs from other roots, is, was, which have no radical connection with be. The various forms, am, are, is, was, were, etc., are considered grammatically as parts of the verb \'bdto be\'b8, which, with its conjugational forms, is often called the substantive verb. Future, Physic.] 1. To exist actually, or in the world of fact; to have existence.
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Beau"ish (, a. Like a beau; characteristic of a beau; foppish; fine. \'bdA beauish young spark.\'b8 Byrom.
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\'d8Beau` monde" (. [F. beau fine + monde world.] The fashionable world; people of fashion and gayety. Prior.
Beau` monde" (. [F. beau fine + monde world.] The fashionable world; people of fashion and gayety. Prior.
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Beau`mon"ta*gue (?), n. A cement used in making joints, filling cracks, etc. For iron, the principal constituents are iron borings and sal ammoniac; for wood, white lead or litharge, whiting, and linseed oil.
Dryden.
2. A companion. [Obs.] Spenser.
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\'d8Beau`se`ant" (, n. [F. beauc\'82ant.] The black and white standard of the Knights Templars.
Beau`se`ant" (, n. [F. beauc\'82ant.] The black and white standard of the Knights Templars.
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Beau"ship (, n. The state of being a beau; the personality of a beau. [Jocular] Dryden.
Dryden.
Be*blub"ber (, v. t. To make swollen and disfigured or sullied by weeping; as, her eyes or cheeks were beblubbered.
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\'d8Be"bung (?), n. [G., lit., a trembling.] (Music) A tremolo effect, such as that produced on the piano by vibratory repetition of a note with sustained use of the pedal.
Be"bung (?), n. [G., lit., a trembling.] (Music) A tremolo effect, such as that produced on the piano by vibratory repetition of a note with sustained use of the pedal.
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Be*calm" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Becalmed (p. pr. & vb. n. Becalming.] 1. To render calm or quiet; to calm; to still; to appease.
Dryden.
Be*came" (, imp. of Become.
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\'d8Bec"ard (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A South American bird of the flycatcher family. (Tityra inquisetor).
Bec"ard (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A South American bird of the flycatcher family. (Tityra inquisetor).
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Be*cause" (, conj. [OE. bycause; by + cause.] 1. By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. Milton.
Dryden.
Syn. -- Because, For, Since, As, Inasmuch As. These particles are used, in certain connections, to assign the reason of a thing, or that \'bdon account of\'b8 which it is or takes place. Because (by cause) is the strongest and most emphatic; as, I hid myself because I was afraid. For is not quite so strong; as, in Shakespeare, \'bdI hate him, for he is a Christian.\'b8 Since is less formal and more incidental than because; as, I will do it since you request me. It more commonly begins a sentence; as, Since your decision is made, I will say no more. As is still more incidental than since, and points to some existing fact by way of assigning a reason. Thus we say, as I knew him to be out of town, I did not call. Inasmuch as seems to carry with it a kind of qualification which does not belong to the rest. Thus, if we say, I am ready to accept your proposal, inasmuch as I believe it is the best you can offer, we mean, it is only with this understanding that we can accept it.
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\'d8Bec`ca*bun"ga (, n. [NL. (cf. It. beccabunga, G. bachbunge), fr. G. bach brook + bunge, OHG. bungo, bulb. See Beck a brook.] See Brooklime.
Bec`ca*bun"ga (, n. [NL. (cf. It. beccabunga, G. bachbunge), fr. G. bach brook + bunge, OHG. bungo, bulb. See Beck a brook.] See Brooklime.
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\'d8Bec`ca*fi"co (, n.; pl. Beccaficos (. [It., fr. beccare to peck + fico fig.] (Zo\'94l.) A small bird. (Silvia hortensis), which is highly prized by the Italians for the delicacy of its flesh in the autumn, when it has fed on figs, grapes, etc.
Bec`ca*fi"co (, n.; pl. Beccaficos (. [It., fr. beccare to peck + fico fig.] (Zo\'94l.) A small bird. (Silvia hortensis), which is highly prized by the Italians for the delicacy of its flesh in the autumn, when it has fed on figs, grapes, etc.
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Bec"chi's test (?). [After E. Becchi, Italian chemist.] (Chem.) A qualitative test for cottonseed oil, based on the fact this oil imparts a maroon color to an alcoholic solution of silver nitrate.
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\'d8Bech"a*mel (, n. [F. b\'82chamel, named from its inventor, Louis de B\'82chamel.] (Cookery) A rich, white sauce, prepared with butter and cream.
Bech"a*mel (, n. [F. b\'82chamel, named from its inventor, Louis de B\'82chamel.] (Cookery) A rich, white sauce, prepared with butter and cream.
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Be*chance" (, adv. [Pref. be- for by + chance.] By chance; by accident. [Obs.] Grafton.
Dryden.
Be*charm" (, v. t. To charm; to captivate.
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\'d8B\'88che` de mer" (. [F., lit., a sea spade.] (Zo\'94l.) The trepang.
B\'88che` de mer" (. [F., lit., a sea spade.] (Zo\'94l.) The trepang.
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Be"chic (, a. [L. bechicus, adj., for a cough, Gr. , fr. cough: cf. F. b\'82chique.] (Med.) Pertaining to, or relieving, a cough. Thomas. -- n. A medicine for relieving coughs. Quincy.
Dryden.
{ Be*cui"ba (?), n., Be*cui"ba nut` (?) }. [Native name.] (Bot.) The nut of the Brazilian tree Myristica Bicuhyba, which yields a medicinal balsam used for rheumatism.
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\'d8Be*cu"na (, n. [Sp.] (Zo\'94l.) A fish of the Mediterranean (Sphyr\'91na spet). See Barracuda.
Be*cu"na (, n. [Sp.] (Zo\'94l.) A fish of the Mediterranean (Sphyr\'91na spet). See Barracuda.
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Be*curl" (, v. t. To curl; to adorn with curls.
Dryden.
Be*daff" (, v. t. To make a daff or fool of. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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\'d8Bed"a*gat (, n. The sacred books of the Buddhists in Burmah. Malcom.
Bed"a*gat (, n. The sacred books of the Buddhists in Burmah. Malcom.
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Be*dag"gle (, v. t. To daggle.
Dryden.
Bedecked with boughs, flowers, and garlands. Pennant.
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{ \'d8Bed"e*guar, Bed"e*gar } (, n. [F., fr. Per. b\'bed-\'beward, or b\'bed-\'bewardag, prop., a kind of white thorn or thistle.] A gall produced on rosebushes, esp. on the sweetbrier or eglantine, by a puncture from the ovipositor of a gallfly (Rhodites ros\'91). It was once supposed to have medicinal properties.
{ Bed"e*guar, Bed"e*gar } (, n. [F., fr. Per. b\'bed-\'beward, or b\'bed-\'bewardag, prop., a kind of white thorn or thistle.] A gall produced on rosebushes, esp. on the sweetbrier or eglantine, by a puncture from the ovipositor of a gallfly (Rhodites ros\'91). It was once supposed to have medicinal properties.
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Bede"house` (, n. Same as Beadhouse.
Dryden.
Be"del*ry (, n. Beadleship. [Obs.] Blount.
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\'d8Bed"en (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The Abyssinian or Arabian ibex (Capra Nubiana). It is probably the wild goat of the Bible.
Bed"en (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The Abyssinian or Arabian ibex (Capra Nubiana). It is probably the wild goat of the Bible.
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Bedes"man (, n. Same as Beadsman. [Obs.]
befall me. Shak.
I can not dig; to beg I am ashamed. Luke xvi. 3.
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\'d8Be"ga (, n. See Bigha.
Be"ga (, n. See Bigha.
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Be*gem" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Begemmed (; p. pr. & vb. n. Begemming.] To adorn with gems, or as with gems.
befall me. Shak.
Be*girt" (, v. t. To encompass; to begird. Milton.
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\'d8Beg"ler*beg` (, n. [Turk. beglerbeg, fr. beg, pl. begler. See Beg, n.] The governor of a province of the Ottoman empire, next in dignity to the grand vizier.
Beg"ler*beg` (, n. [Turk. beglerbeg, fr. beg, pl. begler. See Beg, n.] The governor of a province of the Ottoman empire, next in dignity to the grand vizier.
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Be*gnaw" (, v. t. [p. p. Begnawed (, (R.) Begnawn (.] [AS. begnagan; pref. be- + gnagan to gnaw.] To gnaw; to eat away; to corrode.
befall me. Shak.
Be*guil"ing, a. Alluring by guile; deluding; misleading; diverting. -- Be*guil"ing*ly, adv.
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\'d8Be`guin" (, n. [F.] See Beghard.
Be`guin" (, n. [F.] See Beghard.
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\'d8Be`gui`nage" (, n. [F.] A collection of small houses surrounded by a wall and occupied by a community of Beguines.
Be`gui`nage" (, n. [F.] A collection of small houses surrounded by a wall and occupied by a community of Beguines.
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\'d8Be`guine" (, n. [F. b\'82guine; LL. beguina, beghina; fr. Lambert le B\'8ague (the Stammerer) the founder of the order. (Du Cange.)] A woman belonging to one of the religious and charitable associations or communities in the Netherlands, and elsewhere, whose members live in beguinages and are not bound by perpetual vows.
Be`guine" (, n. [F. b\'82guine; LL. beguina, beghina; fr. Lambert le B\'8ague (the Stammerer) the founder of the order. (Du Cange.)] A woman belonging to one of the religious and charitable associations or communities in the Netherlands, and elsewhere, whose members live in beguinages and are not bound by perpetual vows.
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\'d8Be"gum (, n. [Per., fr. Turk., perh. properly queen mother, fr. Turk. beg (see Beg, n.) + Ar. umm mother.] In the East Indies, a princess or lady of high rank. Malcom.
Be"gum (, n. [Per., fr. Turk., perh. properly queen mother, fr. Turk. beg (see Beg, n.) + Ar. umm mother.] In the East Indies, a princess or lady of high rank. Malcom.
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Be*gun" (, p. p. of Begin.
behoof. Milton.
The wolf behowls the moon. Shak.
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\'d8Beige (, n. [F.] Debeige.
Beige (, n. [F.] Debeige.
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Beild (, n. [Prob. from the same root as build, v. t.] A place of shelter; protection; refuge. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.] [Also written bield and beeld.]
Beau. & Fl.Be*jew"el (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bejeweled or Bejewelled (; p. pr. & vb. n. Bejeweling or Bejewelling.] To ornament with a jewel or with jewels; to spangle. \'bdBejeweled hands.\'b8 Thackeray.
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\'d8Be*ju"co (?), n. [Sp., a reed or woody vine.] Any climbing woody vine of the tropics with the habit of a liane; in the Philippines, esp. any of various species of Calamus, the cane or rattan palm.
Be*ju"co (?), n. [Sp., a reed or woody vine.] Any climbing woody vine of the tropics with the habit of a liane; in the Philippines, esp. any of various species of Calamus, the cane or rattan palm.
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Be*jum"ble (, v. t. To jumble together.
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\'d8Be"kah (, n. [Heb.] Half a shekel.
Be"kah (, n. [Heb.] Half a shekel.
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Be*knave" (, v. t. To call knave. [Obs.] Pope.
Beau. & Fl.Be*lay"ing pin` (b. (Naut.) A strong pin in the side of a vessel, or by the mast, round which ropes are wound when they are fastened or belayed.
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\'d8bel canto (b, n. [It., beautiful singing.] (Music) a cantabile style of operatic singing characterized by purity and evenness of tone, and a precise but brilliant vocal technique displaying ease and agility.
bel canto (b, n. [It., beautiful singing.] (Music) a cantabile style of operatic singing characterized by purity and evenness of tone, and a precise but brilliant vocal technique displaying ease and agility.
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Belch (b, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Belched (b; p. pr. & vb. n. Belching.] [OE. belken, AS. bealcan, akin to E. bellow. See Bellow, v. i.] 1. To eject or throw up from the stomach with violence; to eruct.
belching outrageous flame. Milton.Be*lep"er (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Belepered (.] To infect with leprosy. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
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\'d8Bel"-es*prit" (, n.; pl. Beaux-esprits (. [F., fine wit.] A fine genius, or man of wit. \'bdA man of letters and a bel esprit.\'b8 W. Irving.
Bel"-es*prit" (, n.; pl. Beaux-esprits (. [F., fine wit.] A fine genius, or man of wit. \'bdA man of letters and a bel esprit.\'b8 W. Irving.
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Belfast n. the capital of Northern Ireland; -- the center of Irish Protestantism.
believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Acts viii

Belle-let"trist (, n. One versed in belles-lettres.
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\'d8Bel*ler"o*phon (, n. (Paleon.) A genus of fossil univalve shells, believed to belong to the Heteropoda, peculiar to the Paleozoic age.
Bel*ler"o*phon (, n. (Paleon.) A genus of fossil univalve shells, believed to belong to the Heteropoda, peculiar to the Paleozoic age.
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\'d8Belles-let"tres (, n. pl. [F.] Polite or elegant literature; the humanities; -- used somewhat vaguely for literary works in which imagination and taste are predominant.
Belles-let"tres (, n. pl. [F.] Polite or elegant literature; the humanities; -- used somewhat vaguely for literary works in which imagination and taste are predominant.
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{ Bel`le*tris"tic (, Bel`le*tris"tic*al (, } a. Occupied with, or pertaining to, belles-lettres. \'bdAn unlearned, belletristic trifler.\'b8 M. Arnold.
believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Acts viii

Bel"lon (, n. Lead colic.
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\'d8Bel*lo"na (, n. [L., from bellum war.] (Rom. Myth.) The goddess of war.
Bel*lo"na (, n. [L., from bellum war.] (Rom. Myth.) The goddess of war.
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Bel"low (, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Bellowed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Bellowing.] [OE. belwen, belowen, AS. bylgean, fr. bellan; akin to G. bellen, and perh. to L. flere to weep, OSlav. bleja to bleat, Lith. balsas voice. Cf. Bell, n. & v., Bawl, Bull.] 1. To make a hollow, loud noise, as an enraged bull.
belt of rule. Shak.
Bel`ve*dere" (, n. [It., fr. bello, bel, beautiful + vedere to see.] (Arch.) A small building, or a part of a building, more or less open, constructed in a place commanding a fine prospect.
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\'d8Bel"ze*buth (, n. [From Beelzebub.] (Zo\'94l.) A spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth) of Brazil.
Bel"ze*buth (, n. [From Beelzebub.] (Zo\'94l.) A spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth) of Brazil.
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\'d8Be"ma (, n. [Gr. step, platform.]
Be"ma (, n. [Gr. step, platform.]
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1. (Gr. Antiq.) A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly. Mitford.
Shak.
What is good for a bootless bene ? Wordsworth.
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{ \'d8Bene, Ben } (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A hoglike mammal of New Guinea (Porcula papuensis).
{ Bene, Ben } (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A hoglike mammal of New Guinea (Porcula papuensis).
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Be*neaped" (, a. (Naut.) See Neaped.
Shak.
2. Below, as opposed to heaven, or to any superior region or position; as, in earth beneath.
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\'d8Ben`e*dic"i*te (, n. [L., (imperative pl.,) bless ye, praise ye.] A canticle (the Latin version of which begins with this word) which may be used in the order for morning prayer in the Church of England. It is taken from an apocryphal addition to the third chapter of Daniel.
Ben`e*dic"i*te (, n. [L., (imperative pl.,) bless ye, praise ye.] A canticle (the Latin version of which begins with this word) which may be used in the order for morning prayer in the Church of England. It is taken from an apocryphal addition to the third chapter of Daniel.
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\'d8Ben`e*dic"i*te, interj. [See Benedicite, n.] An exclamation corresponding to Bless you !.
Ben`e*dic"i*te, interj. [See Benedicite, n.] An exclamation corresponding to Bless you !.
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{ Ben"e*dict (, Ben"e*dick (, } n. [From Benedick, one of the characters in Shakespeare's play of \'bdMuch Ado about Nothing.\'b8] A married man, or a man newly married.
benediction. Milton.
Ben`e*dic"to*ry (, a. Expressing wishes for good; as, a benedictory prayer. Thackeray.
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\'d8Ben`e*dic"tus (, n. [L., blessed. See Benedict, a.] The song of Zacharias at the birth of John the Baptist (Luke i. 68); -- so named from the first word of the Latin version.
Ben`e*dic"tus (, n. [L., blessed. See Benedict, a.] The song of Zacharias at the birth of John the Baptist (Luke i. 68); -- so named from the first word of the Latin version.
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Ben"e*dight (, a. Blessed. [R.] Longfellow.
benediction. Milton.
2. Named; styled. [Archaic] Sir W. Scott.
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\'d8Be`ne plac"i*to (b. [It. beneplacito pleasure, fr. L. bene well + placitus pleasing.] 1. At or during pleasure.
Be`ne plac"i*to (b. [It. beneplacito pleasure, fr. L. bene well + placitus pleasing.] 1. At or during pleasure.
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For our English judges there never was . . . any bene placito as their tenure. F. Harrison.
Heber.
More precious than the benison of friends. Talfourd.
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\'d8B\'82*ni"tier` (, n. [F., fr. b\'82nir to bless.] (R. C. Ch.) A holy-water stoup. Shipley.
B\'82*ni"tier` (, n. [F., fr. b\'82nir to bless.] (R. C. Ch.) A holy-water stoup. Shipley.
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Ben"ja*min (, n. [Corrupted from benzoin.] See Benzoin.
Heber.
Ben"thic (b, a. [fr. Gr. be`nqos depth of the sea.] of, pertaining to, or occurring at the bottom of a body of water, especially referring to the ocean depths.
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\'d8Ben"thos (b, n. [NL., fr. Gr. be`nqos depth of the sea.] The bottom of the sea, esp. of the deep oceans; hence (Bot. & Zo\'94l.), the fauna and flora of the sea bottom; -- opposed to plankton.
Ben"thos (b, n. [NL., fr. Gr. be`nqos depth of the sea.] The bottom of the sea, esp. of the deep oceans; hence (Bot. & Zo\'94l.), the fauna and flora of the sea bottom; -- opposed to plankton.
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Bent"ing time" (. The season when pigeons are said to feed on bents, before peas are ripe.
Shak.
[Obs.] Milton.
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\'d8Berbe (b, n. [Cf. Berber, Barb a Barbary horse.] (Zo\'94l.) An African genet (Genetta pardina). See Genet.
Berbe (b, n. [Cf. Berber, Barb a Barbary horse.] (Zo\'94l.) An African genet (Genetta pardina). See Genet.
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Ber"ber (b, n. [See Barbary.] A member of a race somewhat resembling the Arabs, but often classed as Hamitic, who were formerly the inhabitants of the whole of North Africa from the Mediterranean southward into the Sahara, and who still occupy a large part of that region; -- called also Kabyles. Also, the language spoken by this people.
Shak.
Ber"ber*ry (, n. See Barberry.
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\'d8Ber`ceuse" (?), n. [F.] (Mus.) A vocal or instrumental composition of a soft tranquil character, having a lulling effect; a cradle song.
Ber`ceuse" (?), n. [F.] (Mus.) A vocal or instrumental composition of a soft tranquil character, having a lulling effect; a cradle song.
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Ber"cy n. a sauce prepared from butter creamed with white wine, shallots, parsley and fish stock; -- also called Bercy sauce.
bereft you; all is lost. Shak.
Ber"go*mask (, n. A rustic dance, so called in ridicule of the people of Bergamo, in Italy, once noted for their clownishness.
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\'d8Berg"schrund` (?), n. [G., lit., mountain gap.] (Phys. Geog.) The crevasse or series of crevasses, usually deep and often broad, frequently occurring near the head of a mountain glacier, about where the n\'82v\'82 field joins the valley portion of the glacier.
Berg"schrund` (?), n. [G., lit., mountain gap.] (Phys. Geog.) The crevasse or series of crevasses, usually deep and often broad, frequently occurring near the head of a mountain glacier, about where the n\'82v\'82 field joins the valley portion of the glacier.
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\'d8Berg"stock` (?), n. [G., lit., mountain stick.] A long pole with a spike at the end, used in climbing mountains; an alpenstock.
Berg"stock` (?), n. [G., lit., mountain stick.] A long pole with a spike at the end, used in climbing mountains; an alpenstock.
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Ber"gylt (, n. [Etymol. uncertain.] (Zo\'94l.) The Norway haddock. See Rosefish.
bereft you; all is lost. Shak.
Be*rhyme" (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Berhymed (; p. pr. & vb. n. Berhyming.] To mention in rhyme or verse; to rhyme about. [Sometimes use depreciatively.] Shak.
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\'d8Be`ri*be"ri (, n. [Singhalese beri weakness.] An acute disease occurring in India, characterized by multiple inflammatory changes in the nerves, producing great muscular debility, a painful rigidity of the limbs, and cachexy.
Be`ri*be"ri (, n. [Singhalese beri weakness.] An acute disease occurring in India, characterized by multiple inflammatory changes in the nerves, producing great muscular debility, a painful rigidity of the limbs, and cachexy.
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Be*rime" (, v. t. To berhyme. [The earlier and etymologically preferable spelling.]
bereft you; all is lost. Shak.
Be*rob" (, v. t. To rob; to plunder. [Obs.]
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\'d8Ber"o*e (, n. [L. Beroe, one of the Oceanid\'91 Gr. : cf. F. bero\'82.] (Zo\'94l.) A small, oval, transparent jellyfish, belonging to the Ctenophora.
Ber"o*e (, n. [L. Beroe, one of the Oceanid\'91 Gr. : cf. F. bero\'82.] (Zo\'94l.) A small, oval, transparent jellyfish, belonging to the Ctenophora.
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Ber*ret"ta (, n. [It., fr. LL. birrettum, berretum, a cap, dim. of L. birrus, birrum, a cloak to keep off rain, cf. Gr. tawny, red: cf. Sp. birreta, Pg. barrete, and E. Barret.] A square cap worn by ecclesiastics of the Roman Catholic Church. A cardinal's berretta is scarlet; that worn by other clerics is black, except that a bishop's is lined with green. [Also spelt beretta, biretta, etc.]
bereft you; all is lost. Shak.
Be*shine" (b, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Beshone; p. pr. & vb. n. Beshining.] To shine upon; to illumine.
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\'d8Be*show" (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A large food fish (Anoplopoma fimbria) of the north Pacific coast; -- called also candlefish.
Be*show" (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A large food fish (Anoplopoma fimbria) of the north Pacific coast; -- called also candlefish.
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Be*shrew" (, v. t. To curse; to execrate.
Shak.
Be"ta (?), n. [Gr. bh^ta.] The second letter of the Greek alphabet, B, B, and cf. etymology of Alphabet. Beta (B, (a) (Astron.) To designate some bright star, usually the second brightest, of a constellation, as, . (b) (Chem.) To distinguish one of two or more isomers; also, to indicate the position of substituting atoms or groups in certain compounds; as, . With acids, it commonly indicates that the substituent is in union with the carbon atom next to that to which the carboxyl group is attached.
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{ Be"ta*cism (?), \'d8Be`ta*cis"mus (?) }, n. Excessive or extended use of the b sound in speech, due to conversion of other sounds into it, as through inability to distinguish them from b, or because of difficulty in pronouncing them.
{ Be"ta*cism (?), Be`ta*cis"mus (?) }, n. Excessive or extended use of the b sound in speech, due to conversion of other sounds into it, as through inability to distinguish them from b, or because of difficulty in pronouncing them.
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Be"ta*ine (, n. [From beta, generic name of the beet.] (Chem.) A nitrogenous base, C5H11NO2, produced artificially, and also occurring naturally in beet-root molasses and its residues, from which it is extracted as a white crystalline substance; -- called also lycine and oxyneurine. It has a sweetish taste. @@ -14313,7 +14313,7 @@ Visit her face too roughly. Shak.
Be"tel nut` (. The nutlike seed of the areca palm, chewed in the East with betel leaves (whence its name) and shell lime.
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\'d8B\'88te" noire" (. [Fr., lit. black beast.] Something especially hated or dreaded; a bugbear.
B\'88te" noire" (. [Fr., lit. black beast.] Something especially hated or dreaded; a bugbear.
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beth n. the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Shak.
Syn. -- To presage; portend; indicate; mark; note.
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\'d8B\'82`ton" (, n. [F. b\'82ton, fr. L. bitumen bitumen.] (Masonry) The French name for concrete; hence, concrete made after the French fashion.
B\'82`ton" (, n. [F. b\'82ton, fr. L. bitumen bitumen.] (Masonry) The French name for concrete; hence, concrete made after the French fashion.
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Be*tongue" (, v. t. To attack with the tongue; to abuse; to insult.
Shak.
Be*trust"ment (, n. The act of intrusting, or the thing intrusted. [Obs.] Chipman.
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\'d8Bet"so (, n. [It. bezzo.] A small brass Venetian coin. [Obs.]
Bet"so (, n. [It. bezzo.] A small brass Venetian coin. [Obs.]
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Bet"ter (, a.; compar. of Good. [OE. betere, bettre, and as adv. bet, AS. betera, adj., and bet, adv.; akin to Icel. betri, adj., betr, adv., Goth. batiza, adj., OHG. bezziro, adj., baz, adv., G. besser, adj. and adv., bass, adv., E. boot, and prob. to Skr. bhadra excellent. See Boot advantage, and cf. Best, Batful.] 1. Having good qualities in a greater degree than another; as, a better man; a better physician; a better house; a better air.
better us and worse our foes. Milton. Syn. -- better off.
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\'d8Bet"tong (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small, leaping Australian marsupial of the genus Bettongia; the jerboa kangaroo.
Bet"tong (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small, leaping Australian marsupial of the genus Bettongia; the jerboa kangaroo.
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Bettongia n. a genus of marsupials including the jerboa kangaroo, the bettong.
better us and worse our foes. Milton.

Betwixt and between, in a midway position; so-so; neither one thing nor the other. [Colloq.]
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\'d8Beur*r\'82" (, n. [F., fr. beurre butter.] (Bot.) A beurr\'82 (or buttery) pear, one with the meat soft and melting; -- used with a distinguishing word; as, Beurr\'82 d'Anjou; Beurr\'82 Clairgeau.
Beur*r\'82" (, n. [F., fr. beurre butter.] (Bot.) A beurr\'82 (or buttery) pear, one with the meat soft and melting; -- used with a distinguishing word; as, Beurr\'82 d'Anjou; Beurr\'82 Clairgeau.
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bev"a*tron n. a particle accelerator which is capable of accelerating protons up to 6 gigaeletron volts.
Shak.
Great men oft die by vile bezonians. Shak.
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\'d8Bez`po*pov"tsy (?), n. [Russ.; bez without + popovtsy, a derivative of pop priest.] A Russian sect. See Raskolnik.
Bez`po*pov"tsy (?), n. [Russ.; bez without + popovtsy, a derivative of pop priest.] A Russian sect. See Raskolnik.
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Bez"zle (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bezzled (; p. pr. & vb. n. Bezzling (.] [OF. besillier, besiler, to maltreat, pillage; or shortened fr. embezzle. Cf. Embezzle.] To plunder; to waste in riot. [Obs.]
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\'d8Bhun"der (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) An Indian monkey (Macacus Rhesus), protected by the Hindus as sacred. See Rhesus.
Bhun"der (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) An Indian monkey (Macacus Rhesus), protected by the Hindus as sacred. See Rhesus.
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Bhutan n. a principality in the Himalayas northeast of India.
Shak.
Bib"cock` (b, n. A cock or faucet having a bent down nozzle. Knight.
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\'d8Bi`be*lot" (?), n. [F.] A small decorative object without practical utility.
Bi`be*lot" (?), n. [F.] A small decorative object without practical utility.
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Her pictures, her furniture, and her bibelots. M. Crawford.
Shak.
Bib"li*o*thec (, n. A librarian.
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\'d8Bib`li*o*the"ca (, n. [L. See Bibliotheke.] A library.
Bib`li*o*the"ca (, n. [L. See Bibliotheke.] A library.
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Bib`li*o*the"cal (, a. [L. bibliothecalis. See Bibliotheke.] Belonging to a library. Byrom.
Shak.
Bi*ceph"a*lous (, a. [Pref. bi- + cephalous: cf. F. bic\'82phale.] Having two heads.
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\'d8Bi"ceps (, n. [L., two-headed; bis twice + caput head. See Capital.] (Anat.) A muscle having two heads or origins; -- applied particularly to a flexor in the arm, and to another in the thigh.
Bi"ceps (, n. [L., two-headed; bis twice + caput head. See Capital.] (Anat.) A muscle having two heads or origins; -- applied particularly to a flexor in the arm, and to another in the thigh.
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\'d8Bi*chir" (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A remarkable ganoid fish (Polypterus bichir) found in the Nile and other African rivers. See Brachioganoidei.
Bi*chir" (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A remarkable ganoid fish (Polypterus bichir) found in the Nile and other African rivers. See Brachioganoidei.
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Bi*chlo"ride (, n. [Pref. bi- + chloride.] (Chem.) A compound consisting of two atoms of chlorine with one or more atoms of another element; -- called also dichloride.
Shak.
Bichloride of mercury, mercuric chloride; -- sometimes called corrosive sublimate.
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\'d8Bi"cho (, n. [Sp.] (Zo\'94l.) See Jigger.
Bi"cho (, n. [Sp.] (Zo\'94l.) See Jigger.
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Bi*chro"mate (, n. [Pref. bi- + chromate.] (Chem.) A salt containing two parts of chromic acid to one of the other ingredients; as, potassium bichromate; -- called also dichromate.
bide the pelting of this pitiless storm. Shak.{ Big, Bigg }, v. t. [OE. biggen, fr. Icel. byggja to inhabit, to build, b (neut.) to dwell (active) to make ready. See Boor, and Bound.] To build. [Scot. & North of Eng. Dial.] Sir W. Scott.
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\'d8Bi"ga (, n. [L.] (Antiq.) A two-horse chariot.
Bi"ga (, n. [L.] (Antiq.) A two-horse chariot.
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Big"am (, n. [L. bigamus twice married: cf. F. bigame. See Bigamy.] A bigamist. [Obs.]
bide the pelting of this pitiless storm. Shak.{ Big"gon (, Big"gon*net (, } n. [F. b\'82guin and OF. beguinet, dim of b\'82guin. See Biggin a cap.] A cap or hood with pieces covering the ears.
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\'d8Big"ha (, n. A measure of land in India, varying from a third of an acre to an acre.
Big"ha (, n. A measure of land in India, varying from a third of an acre to an acre.
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bighearted adj. given or giving freely.
bide the pelting of this pitiless storm. Shak.Bi`hy*drog"u*ret (, n. [Pref. bi- + hydroguret.] (Chem.) A compound of two atoms of hydrogen with some other substance. [Obs.]
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\'d8Bi*jou" (, n.; pl. Bijoux (. [F.; of uncertain origin.] A trinket; a jewel; -- a word applied to anything small and of elegant workmanship.
Bi*jou" (, n.; pl. Bijoux (. [F.; of uncertain origin.] A trinket; a jewel; -- a word applied to anything small and of elegant workmanship.
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Bi*jou"try (, n. [F. bijouterie. See Bijou.] Small articles of virtu, as jewelry, trinkets, etc.
bide the pelting of this pitiless storm. Shak.Bike (, n. [Ethymol. unknown.] A nest of wild bees, wasps, or ants; a swarm. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
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\'d8Bikh (, n. [Hind., fr. Skr. visha poison.] (Bot.) The East Indian name of a virulent poison extracted from Aconitum ferox or other species of aconite: also, the plant itself.
Bikh (, n. [Hind., fr. Skr. visha poison.] (Bot.) The East Indian name of a virulent poison extracted from Aconitum ferox or other species of aconite: also, the plant itself.
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bi*la"bi*al adj. (Linguistics) produced using both lips; -- said of a consonant. As, bilabial fricatives. See labial, adj. and bilabial, n.
bide the pelting of this pitiless storm. Shak.Bi`la*cin"i*ate (, a. [Pref. bi- + laciniate.] Doubly fringed.
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\'d8Bi*la"lo (, n. A two-masted passenger boat or small vessel, used in the bay of Manila.
Bi*la"lo (, n. A two-masted passenger boat or small vessel, used in the bay of Manila.
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{ Bi*lam"el*late (, Bi*lam"el*la`ted (, } a. [Pref. bi- + lamellate.] (Bot.) Formed of two plates, as the stigma of the Mimulus; also, having two elevated ridges, as in the lip of certain flowers.
Dryden.
bilboes. Shak.
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\'d8Bil"bo*quet (, n. [F.] The toy called cup and ball.
Bil"bo*quet (, n. [F.] The toy called cup and ball.
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Bil"cock (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The European water rail.
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\'d8Bild"stein (, n. [G., fr. bild image, likeness + stein stone.] Same as Agalmatolite.
Bild"stein (, n. [G., fr. bild image, likeness + stein stone.] Same as Agalmatolite.
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Bile (, n. [L. bilis: cf. F. bile.] 1. (Physiol.) A yellow, or greenish, viscid fluid, usually alkaline in reaction, secreted by the liver. It passes into the intestines, where it aids in the digestive process. Its characteristic constituents are the bile salts, and coloring matters.
bilboes. Shak.<

Bil`i*fus"cin (, n. [L. bilis bile + fuscus dark.] (Physiol.) A brownish green pigment found in human gallstones and in old bile. It is a derivative of bilirubin.
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{ \'d8Bi*lim"bi (, \'d8Bi*lim"bing (, } n. [Malay.] The berries of two East Indian species of Averrhoa, of the Oxalide\'91 or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also blimbi and blimbing.]
{ Bi*lim"bi (, Bi*lim"bing (, } n. [Malay.] The berries of two East Indian species of Averrhoa, of the Oxalide\'91 or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also blimbi and blimbing.]
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Bil"i*ment (, n. A woman's ornament; habiliment. [Obs.]
bilboes. Shak.<

5. (Her.) A bearing in the form of an oblong rectangle.
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\'d8Bil`let-doux" (b, n.; pl. Billets-doux (b. [F. billet note + doux sweet, L. dulcis.] A love letter or note.
Bil`let-doux" (b, n.; pl. Billets-doux (b. [F. billet note + doux sweet, L. dulcis.] A love letter or note.
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A lover chanting out a billet-doux. Spectator.
bilboes. Shak.<

Bill"man (, n.; pl. Billmen (. One who uses, or is armed with, a bill or hooked ax. \'bdA billman of the guard.\'b8 Savile.
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\'d8Bil`lon" (, n. [F. Cf. Billet a stick.] An alloy of gold and silver with a large proportion of copper or other base metal, used in coinage.
Bil`lon" (, n. [F. Cf. Billet a stick.] An alloy of gold and silver with a large proportion of copper or other base metal, used in coinage.
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Bil"lot (, n. [F. billot, dim. of bille. See Billet a stick.] Bullion in the bar or mass.
billowy foam. Thomson.
Bil"sted (, n. (Bot.) See Sweet gum.
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\'d8Bil"tong (, n. [S. African.] Lean meat cut into strips and sun-dried. H. R. Haggard.
Bil"tong (, n. [S. African.] Lean meat cut into strips and sun-dried. H. R. Haggard.
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Bi*mac"u*late (, a. [Pref. bi- + maculate, a.] Having, or marked with, two spots.
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\'d8Bim"a*na (, n. pl. [NL. See Bimanous.] (Zo\'94l.) Animals having two hands; -- a term applied by Cuvier to man as a special order of Mammalia.
Bim"a*na (, n. pl. [NL. See Bimanous.] (Zo\'94l.) Animals having two hands; -- a term applied by Cuvier to man as a special order of Mammalia.
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Bim"a*nous (, a. [L. bis twice + manus hand.] (Zo\'94l.) Having two hands; two-handed.
billowy foam. Thomson.
Bin*au"ral (, a. [Pref. bin- + aural.] Of or pertaining to, or used by, both ears.
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\'d8Bin*bash"i (?), n. [Turk., prop., chief of a thousand; bin thousand + bash head.] (Mil.) A major in the Turkish army.
Bin*bash"i (?), n. [Turk., prop., chief of a thousand; bin thousand + bash head.] (Mil.) A major in the Turkish army.
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Bind (, v. t. [imp. Bound (; p. p. Bound, formerly Bounden (; p. pr. & vb. n. Binding.] [AS. bindan, perfect tense band, bundon, p. p. bunden; akin to D. & G. binden, Dan. binde, Sw. & Icel. binda, Goth. bindan, Skr. bandh (for bhandh) to bind, cf. Gr. (for ) cable, and L. offendix. 1. To tie, or confine with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.; to fetter; to make fast; as, to bind grain in bundles; to bind a prisoner.
billowy foam. Thomson.
Bin*ox"ide (, n. [Pref. bin- + oxide.] (Chem.) Same as Dioxide.
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\'d8Bin"tu*rong (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A small Asiatic civet of the genus Arctilis.
Bin"tu*rong (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A small Asiatic civet of the genus Arctilis.
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{ Bi*nu"cle*ar (, Bi*nu"cle*ate (, } a. [Pref. bi- + nuclear, nucleate.] (Biol.) Having two nuclei; as, binucleate cells.
billowy foam. Thomson.
Bi`o*ge*og"ra*phy (?), n. [Gr. bi`os life + E. geography.] The branch of biology which deals with the geographical distribution of animals and plants. It includes both zo\'94geography and phytogeography. -- Bi`o*ge`o*graph"ic (#), a. -- Bi`o*ge`o*graph"ic*al*ly (#), adv.
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\'d8Bi`og*no"sis (, n. [Gr. life + investigation.] (Biol.) The investigation of life.
Bi`og*no"sis (, n. [Gr. life + investigation.] (Biol.) The investigation of life.
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Bi"o*graph (?), n. [Gr. bi`os life + -graph.] 1. An animated picture machine for screen projection; a cinematograph. [obsolescent]
billowy foam. Thomson.
Bi*ol"o*gy (, n. [Gr. bi`os life + -logy: cf. F. biologie.] The science of life; that branch of knowledge which treats of living matter as distinct from matter which is not living; the study of living tissue. It has to do with the origin, structure, development, function, and distribution of animals and plants.
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\'d8Bi*ol"y*sis (, n. [Gr. bi`os life + a dissolving.] (Biol.) The destruction of life.
Bi*ol"y*sis (, n. [Gr. bi`os life + a dissolving.] (Biol.) The destruction of life.
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Bi"o*lu`mi*nes"cence (b, n. [Gr. bi`os life + luminescence.] a type of luminescence produced by biological or biochemical processes, such as a glowworm glow or the action of luciferase on luciferin. A well-known example is that of firefly luminescence. See also luciferin.
biped beast. Byrom.

{ Bi*pen"nate (, Bi*pen"na*ted (, } a. [Pref. bi- + pennate: cf. L. bipennis. Cf. Bipinnate.] Having two wings. \'bdBipennated insects.\'b8 Derham.
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\'d8Bi*pen"nis (, n. [L.] An ax with an edge or blade on each side of the handle.
Bi*pen"nis (, n. [L.] An ax with an edge or blade on each side of the handle.
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Bi*pet"al*ous (, a. [Pref. bi- + petalous.] (Bot.) Having two petals.
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\'d8Bi`pin*na"ri*a (, n. [NL., fr. L. bis twice + pinna feather.] (Zo\'94l.) The larva of certain starfishes as developed in the free-swimming stage.
Bi`pin*na"ri*a (, n. [NL., fr. L. bis twice + pinna feather.] (Zo\'94l.) The larva of certain starfishes as developed in the free-swimming stage.
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{ Bi*pin"nate (, Bi*pin"na*ted (, } a. [Pref. bi- + pinnate; cf. F. bipinn\'82. Cf. Bipennate.] Twice pinnate.
birthnight, that sung thee Savior born. Milton.Syn. -- genus Biscutella.
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\'d8Bise (, n. [F.] A cold north wind which prevails on the northern coasts of the Mediterranean and in Switzerland, etc.; -- nearly the same as the mistral.
Bise (, n. [F.] A cold north wind which prevails on the northern coasts of the Mediterranean and in Switzerland, etc.; -- nearly the same as the mistral.
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Bise (, n. (Paint.) See Bice.
Saxe.
2. (Zo\'94l.) The fifteen-spined (Gasterosteus spinachia).
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\'d8Bis*mil"lah (, interj. [Arabic, in the name of God!] An adjuration or exclamation common among the Mohammedans. [Written also Bizmillah.]
Bis*mil"lah (, interj. [Arabic, in the name of God!] An adjuration or exclamation common among the Mohammedans. [Written also Bizmillah.]
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Bis"mite (, n. (Min.) Bismuth trioxide, or bismuth ocher.
Saxe.
Bi*spi"nose (b, a. [Pref. bi- + spinose.] (Zo\'94l.) Having two spines.
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\'d8Bisque (, n. [A corruption of biscuit.] Unglazed white porcelain.
Bisque (, n. [A corruption of biscuit.] Unglazed white porcelain.
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Bisque, n. [F.] A point taken by the receiver of odds in the game of tennis; also, an extra innings allowed to a weaker player in croquet.
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\'d8Bisque, n. [F.] A white soup made of crayfish.
Bisque, n. [F.] A white soup made of crayfish.
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Bis"sell truck (?). A truck for railroad rolling stock, consisting of two ordinary axle boxes sliding in guides attached to a triangular frame; -- called also pony truck.
bite the holy cords atwain. Shak.Bivious theorems and Janus-faced doctrines. Sir T. Browne.
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\'d8Biv"i*um (, n. [L., a place with two ways. See Bivious.] (Zo\'94l.) One side of an echinoderm, including a pair of ambulacra, in distinction from the opposite side (trivium), which includes three ambulacra.
Biv"i*um (, n. [L., a place with two ways. See Bivious.] (Zo\'94l.) One side of an echinoderm, including a pair of ambulacra, in distinction from the opposite side (trivium), which includes three ambulacra.
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Biv"ouac (, n. [F. bivouac, bivac, prab. fr. G. beiwache, or beiwacht; bei by, near + wachen to watch, wache watch, guard. See By, and Watch.] (Mil.) (a) The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack. (b) An encampment for the night without tents or covering.
bladed. P. Fletcher.<

Bl\'91"ber*ry (, n. [Bl\'91 + berry; akin to Icel bl\'beber, Sw. bl, D. blaab\'91r. Cf. Blueberry.] The bilberry. [North of Eng. & Scot.]
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\'d8Blague (bl, n. [F.] Mendacious boasting; falsehood; humbug.
Blague (bl, n. [F.] Mendacious boasting; falsehood; humbug.
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Blain (bl, n. [OE. blein, bleyn, AS. bl; akin to Dan. blegn, D. blein; perh. fr. the same root as E. bladder. See Bladder.] 1. An inflammatory swelling or sore; a bulla, pustule, or blister.
bladed. P. Fletcher.<

Blame"wor`thy (, a. Deserving blame; culpable; reprehensible. -- Blame"wor`thi*ness, n.
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\'d8Blanc (?), n. [F., white.] 1. A white cosmetic.
Blanc (?), n. [F., white.] 1. A white cosmetic.
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2. A white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables, used esp. for braised meat.
Shak.
Blank"ness, n. The state of being blank.
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\'d8Blan*quette" (, n. [F. blanquette, from blanc white.] (Cookery) A white fricassee.
Blan*quette" (, n. [F. blanquette, from blanc white.] (Cookery) A white fricassee.
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\'d8Blan*quil"lo (, n. [Sp. blanquillo whitish.] (Zo\'94l.) A large fish of Florida and the W. Indies (Caulolatilus chrysops). It is red, marked with yellow.
Blan*quil"lo (, n. [Sp. blanquillo whitish.] (Zo\'94l.) A large fish of Florida and the W. Indies (Caulolatilus chrysops). It is red, marked with yellow.
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Blare (, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Blared (; p. pr. & vb. n. Blaring.] [OE. blaren, bloren, to cry, woop; cf. G. pl\'84rren to bleat, D. blaren to bleat, cry, weep. Prob. an imitative word, but cf. also E. blast. Cf. Blore.] To sound loudly and somewhat harshly. \'bdThe trumpet blared.\'b8 Tennyson.
Shak.
Had blarneyed his way from Long Island. S. G. Goodrich.
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\'d8Bla*s\'82" (bl, a. [F., p. p. of blaser.] 1. Having the sensibilities deadened by excess or frequency of enjoyment; sated or surfeited with pleasure; uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; used up.
Bla*s\'82" (bl, a. [F., p. p. of blaser.] 1. Having the sensibilities deadened by excess or frequency of enjoyment; sated or surfeited with pleasure; uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; used up.
Syn. -- bored.
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The blasted quarry thunders, heard remote. Wordsworth.
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\'d8Blas*te"ma (, n.; pl. Blastemata (. [Gr. bla`sthma bud, sprout.] (Biol.) The structureless, protoplasmic tissue of the embryo; the primitive basis of an organ yet unformed, from which it grows.
Blas*te"ma (, n.; pl. Blastemata (. [Gr. bla`sthma bud, sprout.] (Biol.) The structureless, protoplasmic tissue of the embryo; the primitive basis of an organ yet unformed, from which it grows.
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Blas*te"mal (, a. (Biol.) Relating to the blastema; rudimentary.
blaste. Chaucer.
Blas"toid (, n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Blastoidea.
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\'d8Blas*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. blasto`s sprout + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the divisions of Crinoidea found fossil in paleozoic rocks; pentremites. They are so named on account of their budlike form.
Blas*toid"e*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. blasto`s sprout + -oid.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the divisions of Crinoidea found fossil in paleozoic rocks; pentremites. They are so named on account of their budlike form.
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Blas"to*mere (, n. [Gr. blasto`s sprout + -mere.] (Biol.) One of the segments first formed by the division of the ovum. Balfour.
blaste. Chaucer.
Blast" pipe` (. The exhaust pipe of a steam engine, or any pipe delivering steam or air, when so constructed as to cause a blast.
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\'d8Blas"tu*la (, n. [NL., dim. of Gr. blasto`s a sprout.] (Biol.) That stage in the development of the ovum in which the outer cells of the morula become more defined and form the blastoderm.
Blas"tu*la (, n. [NL., dim. of Gr. blasto`s a sprout.] (Biol.) That stage in the development of the ovum in which the outer cells of the morula become more defined and form the blastoderm.
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Blas"tule (, n. (Biol.) Same as Blastula.
blaste. Chaucer.
Blat`ter*oon" (, n. [L. blatero, -onis.] A senseless babbler or boaster. [Obs.] \'bdI hate such blatteroons.\'b8 Howell.
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\'d8Blau"bok (, n. [D. blauwbok.] (Zo\'94l.) The blue buck. See Blue buck, under Blue.
Blau"bok (, n. [D. blauwbok.] (Zo\'94l.) The blue buck. See Blue buck, under Blue.
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Blay (, n. [AS. bl, fr. bl, bleak, white; akin to Icel. bleikja, OHG. bleicha, G. bleihe. See Bleak, n. & a.] (Zo\'94l.) A fish. See Bleak, n.
Blen*nog"e*nous (, a. [Gr. mucus + -genous.] Generating mucus.
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\'d8Blen`nor*rhe"a (, n. [Gr. mucus + to flow.] (Med.) (a) An inordinate secretion and discharge of mucus. (b) Gonorrhea. Dunglison.
Blen`nor*rhe"a (, n. [Gr. mucus + to flow.] (Med.) (a) An inordinate secretion and discharge of mucus. (b) Gonorrhea. Dunglison.
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Blen"ny (, n.; pl. Blennies (. [L. blennius, blendius, blendea, Gr. , fr. slime, mucus.] (Zo\'94l.) A marine fish of the genus Blennius or family Blenniid\'91; -- so called from its coating of mucus. The species are numerous.
Blent, imp. & p. p. of Blend to blind. Blinded. Also (Chaucer), 3d sing. pres. Blindeth. [Obs.]
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\'d8Bleph`a*ri"tis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. -ilis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the eyelids. -- Bleph`a*rit"ic (#), a.
Bleph`a*ri"tis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. -ilis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the eyelids. -- Bleph`a*rit"ic (#), a.
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\'d8Bles"bok (, n. [D., fr. bles a white spot on the forehead + bok buck.] (Zo\'94l.) A South African antelope (Alcelaphus albifrons), having a large white spot on the forehead.
Bles"bok (, n. [D., fr. bles a white spot on the forehead + bok buck.] (Zo\'94l.) A South African antelope (Alcelaphus albifrons), having a large white spot on the forehead.
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Bless (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blessed ( or Blest; p. pr. & vb. n. Blessing.] [OE. blessien, bletsen, AS. bletsian, bledsian, bloedsian, fr. bl blood; prob. originally to consecrate by sprinkling with blood. See Blood.] 1. To make or pronounce holy; to consecrate
blithe, and debonair. Milton.
Blob"ber-lipped` (-l, a. Having thick lips. \'bdA blobber-lipped shell.\'b8 Grew.
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\'d8Blo*cage" (, n. [F.] (Arch.) The roughest and cheapest sort of rubblework, in masonry.
Blo*cage" (, n. [F.] (Arch.) The roughest and cheapest sort of rubblework, in masonry.
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Block (bl, n. [OE. blok; cf. F. bloc (fr. OHG.), D. & Dan. blok, Sw. & G. block, OHG. bloch. There is also an OHG. bloch, biloh; bi by + the same root as that of E. lock. Cf. Block, v. t., Blockade, and see Lock.]
Milton.
Python, found in Asia and Africa.
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\'d8Bo`a*ner"ges (. [Gr. , fr. Heb. bn sons of thunder. -- an appellation given by Christ to two of his disciples (James and John). See Mark iii. 17.] Any declamatory and vociferous preacher or orator.
Bo`a*ner"ges (. [Gr. , fr. Heb. bn sons of thunder. -- an appellation given by Christ to two of his disciples (James and John). See Mark iii. 17.] Any declamatory and vociferous preacher or orator.
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Boar (b, n. [OE. bar, bor, bore, AS. b\'ber; akin to OHG. p, MHG. b, G. b\'84r, boar (but not b\'84r bear), and perh. Russ. borov' boar.] (Zo\'94l.) The uncastrated male of swine; specifically, the wild hog.
Saxe.
To bob at an apple, cherry, etc. to attempt to bite or seize with the mouth an apple, cherry, or other round fruit, while it is swinging from a string or floating in a tug of water.
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\'d8Bo"bac (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The Poland marmot (Arctomys bobac).
Bo"bac (, n. (Zo\'94l.) The Poland marmot (Arctomys bobac).
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Bo*bance" (, n. [OF. bobance, F. bombance, boasting, pageantry, fr. L. bombus a humming, buzzing.] A boasting. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Saxe.
Boc"a*sine (, n. [F. bocassin, boucassin.] A sort of fine buckram.
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\'d8Boc"ca (, n. [It., mouth.] The round hole in the furnace of a glass manufactory through which the fused glass is taken out. Craig.
Boc"ca (, n. [It., mouth.] The round hole in the furnace of a glass manufactory through which the fused glass is taken out. Craig.
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Boce (b, n. [L. box, bocis, Gr. bo`ax, bw^x.] (Zo\'94l.) A European fish (Box vulgaris), having a compressed body and bright colors; -- called also box, and bogue.
bodements. Shak.
Bodge, v. i. See Budge.
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{ Bo"dhi*sat (?), \'d8Bo`dhi*satt"va, \'d8Bo`dhi*satt"wa (?) }, n. [Skr. b (perh. through Pali b); fr. b knowledge, enlightenment + sattva being, essence.] (Buddhism) One who has reached the highest degree of saintship, so that in his next incarnation he will be a Buddha, or savior of the world. -- Bo"dhi*sat`ship, n.
{ Bo"dhi*sat (?), Bo`dhi*satt"va, Bo`dhi*satt"wa (?) }, n. [Skr. b (perh. through Pali b); fr. b knowledge, enlightenment + sattva being, essence.] (Buddhism) One who has reached the highest degree of saintship, so that in his next incarnation he will be a Buddha, or savior of the world. -- Bo"dhi*sat`ship, n.
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Bo"di*an (, n. (Zo\'94l.) A large food fish (Diagramma lineatum), native of the East Indies.
Shak.

B\'d2*o"tian (, a. [L. Boeotia, Gr. , noted for its moist, thick atmosphere, and the dullness and stupidity of its inhabitants.] Of or pertaining to B\'d2otia; hence, stupid; dull; obtuse. -- n. A native of B\'d2otia; also, one who is dull and ignorant.
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\'d8Boer (, n. [D., a farmer. See Boor.] A colonist or farmer in South Africa of Dutch descent.
Boer (, n. [D., a farmer. See Boor.] A colonist or farmer in South Africa of Dutch descent.
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Bo"es (, 3d sing. pr. of Behove. Behoves or behooves. [Obs.] Chaucer.
R. Jago.Bo*he"mi*an*ism (, n. The characteristic conduct or methods of a Bohemian. [Modern]
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\'d8Bo"hun u"pas (. See Upas.
Bo"hun u"pas (. See Upas.
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\'d8Bo*iar" (, n. See Boyar.
Bo*iar" (, n. See Boyar.
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Boil (boil), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Boiled (boild); p. pr. & vb. n. Boiling.] [OE. boilen, OF. boilir, builir, F. bouillir, fr. L. bullire to be in a bubbling motion, from bulla bubble; akin to Gr. , Lith. bumbuls. Cf. Bull an edict, Budge, v., and Ebullition.] 1. To be agitated, or tumultuously moved, as a liquid by the generation and rising of bubbles of steam (or vapor), or of currents produced by heating it to the boiling point; to be in a state of ebullition; as, the water boils.
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
And lakes of bitumen rise boiling higher. Byron.
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\'d8Bois" d'arc" (. [F., bow wood. So called because used for bows by the Western Indians.] (Bot.) The Osage orange (Maclura aurantiaca).
Bois" d'arc" (. [F., bow wood. So called because used for bows by the Western Indians.] (Bot.) The Osage orange (Maclura aurantiaca).
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The bois d'arc seems to be the characteristic growth of the black prairies. U. S. Census (1880).
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\'d8Bois" dur`ci" (. [F., hardened wood.] A hard, highly polishable composition, made of fine sawdust from hard wood (as rosewood) mixed with blood, and pressed.
Bois" dur`ci" (. [F., hardened wood.] A hard, highly polishable composition, made of fine sawdust from hard wood (as rosewood) mixed with blood, and pressed.
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Boist (, n. [OF. boiste, F. bo\'8cte, from the same root as E. box.] A box. [Obs.]
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
Bo"lar (, a. [See Bole clay.] Of or pertaining to bole or clay; partaking of the nature and qualities of bole; clayey.
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\'d8Bo"las (, n. sing. & pl. [Sp.] A kind of missile weapon consisting of one, two, or more balls of stone, iron, or other material, attached to the ends of a leather cord; -- used by the Gauchos of South America, and others, for hurling at and entangling an animal.
Bo"las (, n. sing. & pl. [Sp.] A kind of missile weapon consisting of one, two, or more balls of stone, iron, or other material, attached to the ends of a leather cord; -- used by the Gauchos of South America, and others, for hurling at and entangling an animal.
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Bold (b, a. [OE. bald, bold, AS. bald, beald; akin to Icel. ballr, OHG. bald, MHG. balt, D. boud, Goth. bal boldness, It. baldo. In Ger. there remains only bald, adv. soon. Cf. Bawd, n.] 1. Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
Syn. -- Courage; bravery; intrepidity; dauntlessness; hardihood; assurance.
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{ \'d8Bol"do (, \'d8Bol"du (, } n. (Bot.) A fragrant evergreen shrub of Chili (Peumus Boldus). The bark is used in tanning, the wood for making charcoal, the leaves in medicine, and the drupes are eaten.
{ Bol"do (, Bol"du (, } n. (Bot.) A fragrant evergreen shrub of Chili (Peumus Boldus). The bark is used in tanning, the wood for making charcoal, the leaves in medicine, and the drupes are eaten.
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Bole (, n. [OE. bole, fr. Icel. bolr; akin to Sw. b\'86l, Dan. bul, trunk, stem of a tree, G. bohle a thick plank or board; cf. LG. boll round. Cf. Bulge.] The trunk or stem of a tree, or that which is like it.
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
Bo*lec"tion (, n. (Arch.) A projecting molding round a panel. Same as Bilection. Gwilt.
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\'d8Bo*le"ro (, n. [Sp.] (Mus.) 1. A Spanish dance, or the lively music which accompanies it.
Bo*le"ro (, n. [Sp.] (Mus.) 1. A Spanish dance, or the lively music which accompanies it.
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2. A kind of small outer jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by women.
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
Boletic acid, an acid obtained from the Boletus fomentarius, variety pseudo-igniarius. Same as Fumaric acid.
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\'d8Bo*le"tus (, n. [L. boletus, Gr. .] (Bot.) A genus of fungi having the under side of the pileus or cap composed of a multitude of fine separate tubes. A few are edible, and others very poisonous.
Bo*le"tus (, n. [L. boletus, Gr. .] (Bot.) A genus of fungi having the under side of the pileus or cap composed of a multitude of fine separate tubes. A few are edible, and others very poisonous.
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{ Bo"ley, Bo"lye } (, n. Same as Booly.
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
Bo"lide (, n. [F. See Bolis.] A kind of meteor; a bolis.
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\'d8Bo"lis, n. [L., fr. Gr. missile, arrow, fr. to throw.] A meteor or brilliant shooting star, followed by a train of light or sparks; esp. one which explodes.
Bo"lis, n. [L., fr. Gr. missile, arrow, fr. to throw.] A meteor or brilliant shooting star, followed by a train of light or sparks; esp. one which explodes.
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Bo*liv"i*an (, a. Of or pertaining to Bolivia. -- n. A native of Bolivia.
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
Thin, and boln out like a sail. B. Jonson.
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\'d8Bo"lo (?), n. [Sp.] A kind of large knife resembling a machete. [Phil. Islands]
Bo"lo (?), n. [Sp.] A kind of large knife resembling a machete. [Phil. Islands]
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Bo*lo"gna (, n. 1. A city of Italy which has given its name to various objects.
boileth meate for them all. Gower.
Bo*lom"e*ter (, n. [Gr. a stroke, ray + -meter.] (Physics) An instrument for measuring minute quantities of radiant heat, especially in different parts of the spectrum; -- called also actinic balance, thermic balance. S. P. Langley.
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\'d8Bol"sa (?), n. [Sp., lit., purse. See Bourse.] An exchange for the transaction of business. [Sp. Amer. & Phil. Islands]
Bol"sa (?), n. [Sp., lit., purse. See Bourse.] An exchange for the transaction of business. [Sp. Amer. & Phil. Islands]
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Bolshevik n. [Russian bol'shevik fr. bol'she more + -vik, a person, i.e. one who is a member of the majority (in the revolutionary Russian parliament).] 1. a member of the extreme left wing of the Social Democratic Party that seized power in Russia in 1917 after the Russian October Revolution, and advocated rule by the proletariat and state ownership of property. Actually in the minority, this branch seized the opportunity, when the moderate group walked out, to proclaim themselves a majority and form a government. They prevailed in the subsequent civil war.
bolt. Drayton.
Bom*bard"ment (, n. [F. bombardement.] An attack upon a fortress or fortified town, with shells, hot shot, rockets, etc.; the act of throwing bombs and shot into a town or fortified place.
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{ \'d8Bom*bar"do (, Bom*bar"don (, } n. [It. bombardo.] (Mus.) Originally, a deep-toned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ. The name bombardon is now given to a brass instrument, the lowest of the saxhorns, in tone resembling the ophicleide. Grove.
{ Bom*bar"do (, Bom*bar"don (, } n. [It. bombardo.] (Mus.) Originally, a deep-toned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ. The name bombardon is now given to a brass instrument, the lowest of the saxhorns, in tone resembling the ophicleide. Grove.
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Bom`ba*sine" (, n. Same as Bombazine.
Shak.
Bombastry and buffoonery, by nature lofty and light, soar highest of all. Swift.
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\'d8Bom"bax (, n. [LL., cotton. See Bombast, n.] (Bot.) A genus of trees, called also the silkcotton tree; also, a tree of the genus Bombax.
Bom"bax (, n. [LL., cotton. See Bombast, n.] (Bot.) A genus of trees, called also the silkcotton tree; also, a tree of the genus Bombax.
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{ Bom`ba*zet" Bom`ba*zette" } (, n. [Cf. Bombazine.] A sort of thin woolen cloth. It is of various colors, and may be plain or twilled.
Shak.
Bom*byl"i*ous (b, a. [L. bombylius a bumblebee, Gr. bombylio`s.] Buzzing, like a bumblebee; as, the bombylious noise of the horse fly. [Obs.] Derham.
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\'d8Bom"byx (b, n. [L., silkworm. See Bombazine.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of moths, which includes the silkworm moth. See Silkworm.
Bom"byx (b, n. [L., silkworm. See Bombazine.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of moths, which includes the silkworm moth. See Silkworm.
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\'d8Bon (, a. [F., fr. L. bonus.] Good; valid as security for something.
Bon (, a. [F., fr. L. bonus.] Good; valid as security for something.
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Bon-ac*cord" (, n. Good will; good fellowship; agreement. [Scot.]
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\'d8Bo`na*ci" (?), n. [Amer. Sp. bonas\'a1, prob. from native name.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) A large grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) of Florida and the West Indies, valuable as a food fish; -- called also aguaji and, in Florida, black grouper. (b) Also, any one of several other similar fishes.
Bo`na*ci" (?), n. [Amer. Sp. bonas\'a1, prob. from native name.] (Zo\'94l.) (a) A large grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) of Florida and the West Indies, valuable as a food fish; -- called also aguaji and, in Florida, black grouper. (b) Also, any one of several other similar fishes.
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\'d8Bo"na fi"de (. [L.] In or with good faith; without fraud or deceit; real or really; actual or actually; genuine or genuinely; as, you must proceed bona fide; a bona fide purchaser or transaction.
Bo"na fi"de (. [L.] In or with good faith; without fraud or deceit; real or really; actual or actually; genuine or genuinely; as, you must proceed bona fide; a bona fide purchaser or transaction.
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\'d8Bo"na fi"des (b. [L.] Good faith; honesty; freedom from fraud or deception.
Bo"na fi"des (b. [L.] Good faith; honesty; freedom from fraud or deception.
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Bo*nair" (, a. [OE., also bonere, OF. bonnaire, Cotgr., abbrev. of debonnaire. See Debonair.] Gentle; courteous; complaisant; yielding. [Obs.]
Shak.
Bo"na*part`ist, n. One attached to the policy or family of Bonaparte, or of the Bonapartes.
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\'d8Bo"na per`i*tu"ra (. [L.] (Law) Perishable goods. Bouvier.
Bo"na per`i*tu"ra (. [L.] (Law) Perishable goods. Bouvier.
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\'d8Bo"na ro"ba (. [It., prop. \'bdgood stuff.\'b8] A showy wanton; a courtesan. Shak
Bo"na ro"ba (. [It., prop. \'bdgood stuff.\'b8] A showy wanton; a courtesan. Shak
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{ Bo*na"sus (, Bo*nas"sus } (, n. [L. bonasus, Gr. , .] (Zo\'94l.) The aurochs or European bison. See Aurochs.
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\'d8Bon"bon` (, n. [F. bonbon, fr. bon bon very good, a superlative by reduplication, fr. bon good.] Sugar confectionery; a sugarplum; hence, any dainty.
Bon"bon` (, n. [F. bonbon, fr. bon bon very good, a superlative by reduplication, fr. bon good.] Sugar confectionery; a sugarplum; hence, any dainty.
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\'d8Bon`bon`ni\'8are" (?), n.; pl. -ni\'8ares (#). [F.] A small fancy box or dish for bonbons.
Bon`bon`ni\'8are" (?), n.; pl. -ni\'8ares (#). [F.] A small fancy box or dish for bonbons.
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Bonce (, n. [Etymol. unknown.] A boy's game played with large marbles.
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\'d8Bon`chr\'82`tien" (, n. [F., good Christian.] A name given to several kinds of pears. See Bartlett.
Bon`chr\'82`tien" (, n. [F., good Christian.] A name given to several kinds of pears. See Bartlett.
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Bon"ci*late (, n. [Empirical trade name.] A substance composed of ground bone, mineral matters, etc., hardened by pressure, and used for making billiard balls, boxes, etc.
bondage hard. Dryden.Bond"a*ger (, n. A field worker, esp. a woman who works in the field. [Scot.]
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\'d8Bon"dar (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small quadruped of Bengal (Paradoxurus bondar), allied to the genet; -- called also musk cat.
Bon"dar (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small quadruped of Bengal (Paradoxurus bondar), allied to the genet; -- called also musk cat.
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Bond"ed (, a. Placed under, or covered by, a bond, as for the payment of duties, or for conformity to certain regulations.
bondage hard. Dryden.Bonds"wom`an (, n. See Bondwoman.
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\'d8Bon"duc (, n. [F. bonduc, fr. Ar. bunduq hazel nut, filbert nut.] (Bot.) See Nicker tree.
Bon"duc (, n. [F. bonduc, fr. Ar. bunduq hazel nut, filbert nut.] (Bot.) See Nicker tree.
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Bond"wom`an (, n.; pl. Bondwomen (. [Bond,a.orn.+ woman.] A woman who is a slave, or in bondage.
Gay.
Bon"grace` (, n. [F. bon good + gr\'83ce grace, charm.] A projecting bonnet or shade to protect the complexion; also, a wide-brimmed hat. [Obs.]
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\'d8Bon`ho*mie", \'d8Bon`hom*mie" (, n. [F.] good nature; pleasant and easy manner.
Bon`ho*mie", Bon`hom*mie" (, n. [F.] good nature; pleasant and easy manner.
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Bon"i*bell (, n. See Bonnibel. [Obs.] Spenser.
Gay.
4. The cobia or crab eater (Elacate canada), an edible fish of the Middle and Southern United States.
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\'d8Bon"mot` (, n.; pl. Bonsmots (. [ F. bon good + mot word.] A witty repartee; a jest.
Bon"mot` (, n.; pl. Bonsmots (. [ F. bon good + mot word.] A witty repartee; a jest.
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Bon"naz (?), n. A kind of embroidery made with a complicated sewing machine, said to have been originally invented by a Frenchman of the name of Bonnaz. The work is done either in freehand or by following a perforated design.
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\'d8Bonne (b, n. [F., prop. good woman.] A female servant charged with the care of a young child.
Bonne (b, n. [F., prop. good woman.] A female servant charged with the care of a young child.
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\'d8Bonne" bouche" (; pl. Bonnes bouches (. [F. bon, fem. bonne, good + bouche mouth.] A delicious morsel or mouthful; a tidbit.
Bonne" bouche" (; pl. Bonnes bouches (. [F. bon, fem. bonne, good + bouche mouth.] A delicious morsel or mouthful; a tidbit.
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Bon"net (b, n. [OE. bonet, OF. bonet, bonete. F. bonnet fr. LL. bonneta, bonetum; orig. the name of a stuff, and of unknown origin.] 1. A headdress for men and boys; a cap. [Obs.] Milton. Shak.
Gay.
Bon"net*less, a. Without a bonnet.
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\'d8Bon`net" rouge" (?). [F.] The red cap adopted by the extremists in the French Revolution, which became a sign of patriotism at that epoch; hence, a revolutionist; a Red Republican.
Bon`net" rouge" (?). [F.] The red cap adopted by the extremists in the French Revolution, which became a sign of patriotism at that epoch; hence, a revolutionist; a Red Republican.
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Bon"ni*bel (, n. [F. bonne et belle, good and beautiful. Cf. Bellibone.] A handsome girl. [Obs.]
Gay.
Syn. -- pygmy chimpanzee, pygmy chimp.
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\'d8Bon" Si`l\'8ane" (. [F.] (Bot.) A very fragrant tea rose with petals of various shades of pink.
Bon" Si`l\'8ane" (. [F.] (Bot.) A very fragrant tea rose with petals of various shades of pink.
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Bon"spiel (, n. [Scot.; of uncertain origin.] A cur [Scot.]
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\'d8Bon"te*bok (, n. [D. bont a sort of skin or fur, prop. variegated + bok buck.] (Zo\'94l.) The pied antelope of South Africa (Alcelaphus pygarga). Its face and rump are white. Called also nunni.
Bon"te*bok (, n. [D. bont a sort of skin or fur, prop. variegated + bok buck.] (Zo\'94l.) The pied antelope of South Africa (Alcelaphus pygarga). Its face and rump are white. Called also nunni.
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\'d8Bon" ton" (. [F., good tone, manner.] The height of the fashion; fashionable society.
Bon" ton" (. [F., good tone, manner.] The height of the fashion; fashionable society.
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Bo"nus (, n.; pl. Bonuses (. [L. bonus good. Cf. Bonny.] 1. (Law) A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as the bank paid a bonus for its charter. Bouvier.
Gay.
3. Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.
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\'d8Bon" vi`vant" (; pl. Bons vivants (. [F. bon good + vivant, p. pr. of vivre to live.] A good fellow; a jovial companion; a free liver.
Bon" vi`vant" (; pl. Bons vivants (. [F. bon good + vivant, p. pr. of vivre to live.] A good fellow; a jovial companion; a free liver.
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Bon"y (, a. 1. Consisting of bone, or of bones; full of bones; pertaining to bones.
Tennyson.
Syn. -- ghetto blaster.
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\'d8Boom"das (, n. [D. boom tree + das badger.] (Zo\'94l.) A small African hyracoid mammal (Dendrohyrax arboreus) resembling the daman.
Boom"das (, n. [D. boom tree + das badger.] (Zo\'94l.) A small African hyracoid mammal (Dendrohyrax arboreus) resembling the daman.
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Boom"er (, n. 1. One who, or that which, booms.
Tennyson.
Boom"kin (, n. (Naut.) Same as Bumkin.
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\'d8Boo"mo*rah (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small West African chevrotain (Hy\'91moschus aquaticus), resembling the musk deer.
Boo"mo*rah (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A small West African chevrotain (Hy\'91moschus aquaticus), resembling the musk deer.
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\'d8Boom"slang*e (, n. [D. boom tree + slang snake.] (Zo\'94l.) A large South African tree snake (Bucephalus Capensis). Although considered venomous by natives, it has no poison fangs.
Boom"slang*e (, n. [D. boom tree + slang snake.] (Zo\'94l.) A large South African tree snake (Bucephalus Capensis). Although considered venomous by natives, it has no poison fangs.
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Boon (b, n. [OE. bone, boin, a petition, fr. Icel. b; akin to Sw. & Dan. b, AS. b, and perh. to E. ban; but influenced by F. bon good, fr. L. bonus. Ban, Bounty.] 1. A prayer or petition. [Obs.]
Shak.
Boot*ee" (, n. A half boot or short boot.
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\'d8Bo*\'94"tes (b, n. [L. Bootes, Gr. bow`ths herdsman, fr. boy^s, gen. boo`s, ox, cow.] (Astron.) A northern constellation of stars near Ursa Major, containing the bright star Arcturus.
Bo*\'94"tes (b, n. [L. Bootes, Gr. bow`ths herdsman, fr. boy^s, gen. boo`s, ox, cow.] (Astron.) A northern constellation of stars near Ursa Major, containing the bright star Arcturus.
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Booth (b, n. [OE. bothe; cf. Icel. b, Dan. & Sw. bod, MHG. buode, G. bude, baude; from the same root as AS. b to dwell, E. boor, bower, be; cf. Bohem. bauda, Pol. buda, Russ. budka, Lith. buda, W. bwth, pl. bythod, Gael. buth, Ir. both.] 1. A house or shed built of boards, boughs, or other slight materials, for temporary occupation. Camden.
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{ Bor"del (, Bor*del"lo (, } n. [F. bordel, orig. a little hut, OF. borde hut, cabin, of German origin, and akin to E. board,n.See. Board, n.] A brothel; a bawdyhouse; a house devoted to prostitution. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
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\'d8Bor`de*lais" (, a. [F.] Of or pertaining to Bordeaux, in France, or to the district around Bordeaux.
Bor`de*lais" (, a. [F.] Of or pertaining to Bordeaux, in France, or to the district around Bordeaux.
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Bor"del*ler (, n. A keeper or a frequenter of a brothel. [Obs.] Gower.
Shak.
bordered certain in itself. Shak.
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\'d8Bor`de*reau" (?), n.; pl. Bordereaux (#). [F.] A note or memorandum, esp. one containing an enumeration of documents.
Bor`de*reau" (?), n.; pl. Bordereaux (#). [F.] A note or memorandum, esp. one containing an enumeration of documents.
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bor"dered adj. having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term; as, black-bordered handkerchief. Antonym of unbordered. [Narrower terms: boxed; deckled, deckle-edged, featheredged; lined; seagirt, sea-girt] Also See: finite.
boreal morn. Thomson.2. (Biogeography) Designating or pertaining to a terrestrial division consisting of the northern and mountainous parts of both the Old and the New World; -- equivalent to the Holarctic region exclusive of the Transition, Sonoran, and corresponding areas. The term is used by American authors and applied by them chiefly to the Nearctic subregion. The Boreal region includes approximately all of North and Central America in which the mean temperature of the hottest season does not exceed 18Boreal zone, the latter including the area between the Arctic and Transition zones.
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\'d8Bo"re*as (, n. [L. boreas, Gr. .] The north wind; -- usually a personification.
Bo"re*as (, n. [L. boreas, Gr. .] The north wind; -- usually a personification.
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Bore"cole` (, n. [Cf. D. boerenkool (lit.) husbandman's cabbage.] A brassicaceous plant of many varieties, cultivated for its leaves, which are not formed into a compact head like the cabbage, but are loose, and are generally curled or wrinkled; kale.
borrow of a week. Shak.
Syn. -- Russian wolfhound.
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\'d8Bos (, prop. n. [L., ox, cow.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of ruminant quadrupeds, including the wild and domestic cattle, distinguished by a stout body, hollow horns, and a large fold of skin hanging from the neck.
Bos (, prop. n. [L., ox, cow.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of ruminant quadrupeds, including the wild and domestic cattle, distinguished by a stout body, hollow horns, and a large fold of skin hanging from the neck.
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\'d8bo"sa (b, n. [Ar. b, Pers. b: cf. F. bosan.] A drink, used in the East. See Boza.
bo"sa (b, n. [Ar. b, Pers. b: cf. F. bosan.] A drink, used in the East. See Boza.
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bosc n. A greenish-yellow variety of pear.
borrow of a week. Shak.
3. In forging and smelting, a trough in which tools and ingots are cooled.
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\'d8Bosh"bok (, n. [D. bosch wood + bok buck.] (Zo\'94l.) A kind of antelope. See Bush buck.
Bosh"bok (, n. [D. bosch wood + bok buck.] (Zo\'94l.) A kind of antelope. See Bush buck.
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\'d8Bosh"vark (, n. [D. bosch wood + varken pig.] (Zo\'94l.) The bush hog. See under Bush, a thicket.
Bosh"vark (, n. [D. bosch wood + varken pig.] (Zo\'94l.) The bush hog. See under Bush, a thicket.
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\'d8Bos"jes*man (, n.; pl. Bosjesmans. [D. boschjesman.] See Bushman.
Bos"jes*man (, n.; pl. Bosjesmans. [D. boschjesman.] See Bushman.
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bosk (, n. [See Bosket.] A thicket; a small wood. \'bdThrough bosk and dell.\'b8 Sir W. Scott.
Shak.
Bos"ton (, n. A game at cards, played by four persons, with two packs of fifty-two cards each; -- said to be so called from Boston, Massachusetts, and to have been invented by officers of the French army in America during the Revolutionary war.
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\'d8Bos"tryx (?), n. [NL.; irreg. fr. Gr. (Bot.) A form of cymose inflorescence with all the flowers on one side of the rachis, usually causing it to curl; -- called also a uniparous helicoid cyme.
Bos"tryx (?), n. [NL.; irreg. fr. Gr. (Bot.) A form of cymose inflorescence with all the flowers on one side of the rachis, usually causing it to curl; -- called also a uniparous helicoid cyme.
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bosun n. a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen; a contraction of boatswain. [Also spelled bo'sun.]
Shak.
{ Both"ni*an (, Both"nic (, } a. Of or pertaining to Bothnia, a country of northern Europe, or to a gulf of the same name which forms the northern part of the Baltic sea.
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\'d8Both*ren"chy*ma (, n. [Gr. pit + something poured in. Formed like parenchyma.] (Bot.) Dotted or pitted ducts or vessels forming the pores seen in many kinds of wood.
Both*ren"chy*ma (, n. [Gr. pit + something poured in. Formed like parenchyma.] (Bot.) Dotted or pitted ducts or vessels forming the pores seen in many kinds of wood.
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{ Both"y ( Booth"y } ( n.; pl. -ies ( [Scottish. Cf. Booth.] A wooden hut or humble cot, esp. a rude hut or barrack for unmarried farm servants; a shepherd's or hunter's hut; a booth. [Scot.]
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\'d8Bo`to*cu"dos (, n. pl. [Pg. botoque stopple. So called because they wear a wooden plug in the pierced lower lip.] A Brazilian tribe of Indians, noted for their use of poisons; -- also called Aymbor\'82s.
Bo`to*cu"dos (, n. pl. [Pg. botoque stopple. So called because they wear a wooden plug in the pierced lower lip.] A Brazilian tribe of Indians, noted for their use of poisons; -- also called Aymbor\'82s.
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Bo" tree` (. (Bot.) The peepul tree; esp., the very ancient tree standing at Anurajahpoora in Ceylon, grown from a slip of the tree under which Gautama is said to have received the heavenly light and so to have become Buddha.
bottom it on me. Shak.
Bot"u*li*form` (, a. [L. botulus sausage + -form.] (Bot.) Having the shape of a sausage. Henslow.
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\'d8Bouche (, n. [F.] Same as Bush, a lining.
Bouche (, n. [F.] Same as Bush, a lining.
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Bouche, v. t. Same as Bush, to line.
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{ \'d8Bouche, Bouch } (, n. [F. bouche mouth, victuals.]
{ Bouche, Bouch } (, n. [F. bouche mouth, victuals.]
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1. A mouth. [Obs.]
bottom it on me. Shak.
2. An allowance of meat and drink for the tables of inferior officers or servants in a nobleman's palace or at court. [Obs.]
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\'d8Bou`ch\'82es" (, n. pl. [F., morsels, mouthfuls, fr. bouche mouth.] (Cookery) Small patties.
Bou`ch\'82es" (, n. pl. [F., morsels, mouthfuls, fr. bouche mouth.] (Cookery) Small patties.
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Bou"cher*ize (?), v. t. [After Dr. Auguste Boucherie, a French chemist, who invented the process.] To impregnate with a preservative solution of copper sulphate, as timber, railroad ties, etc.
bottom it on me. Shak.
Boud (, n. A weevil; a worm that breeds in malt, biscuit, etc. [Obs.] Tusser.
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\'d8Bou*doir" (, n. [F., fr. bouder to pout, be sulky.] A small room, esp. if pleasant, or elegantly furnished, to which a lady may retire to be alone, or to receive intimate friends; a lady's bedroom; a lady's (or sometimes a gentleman's) private room. Cowper.
Bou*doir" (, n. [F., fr. bouder to pout, be sulky.] A small room, esp. if pleasant, or elegantly furnished, to which a lady may retire to be alone, or to receive intimate friends; a lady's bedroom; a lady's (or sometimes a gentleman's) private room. Cowper.
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bouffant adj. being puffed out; -- used mostly of hair style, and sometimes clothing; as, a bouffant hairdo; a bouffant skirt.
Syn. -- puffy.
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\'d8Bouffe (?), n. [F., buffoon.] Comic opera. See Opera Bouffe.
Bouffe (?), n. [F., buffoon.] Comic opera. See Opera Bouffe.
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\'d8Bou`gain*vil*l\'91`a (, n. [Named from Bougainville, the French navigator.] (Bot.) A genus of plants of the order Nyctoginace\'91, from tropical South America, having the flowers surrounded by large bracts.
Bou`gain*vil*l\'91`a (, n. [Named from Bougainville, the French navigator.] (Bot.) A genus of plants of the order Nyctoginace\'91, from tropical South America, having the flowers surrounded by large bracts.
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Bouge (, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Bouged (] [Variant of bulge. Cf. Bowge.]
bottom it on me. Shak.
Bought"y (, a. Bending. [Obs.] Sherwood.
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\'d8Bou*gie" (, n. [F. bougie wax candle, bougie, fr. Bougie, Bugia, a town of North Africa, from which these candles were first imported into Europe.]
Bou*gie" (, n. [F. bougie wax candle, bougie, fr. Bougie, Bugia, a town of North Africa, from which these candles were first imported into Europe.]
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1. (Surg.) A long, flexible instrument, that is introduced into the urethra, esophagus, etc., to remove obstructions, or for the other purposes. It was originally made of waxed linen rolled into cylindrical form.
bottom it on me. Shak.
2. (Pharm.) A long slender rod consisting of gelatin or some other substance that melts at the temperature of the body. It is impregnated with medicine, and designed for introduction into urethra, etc.
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\'d8Bou*gie" d\'82`ci`male" (?). [F., lit., decimal candle.] A photometric standard used in France, having the value of one twentieth of the Violle platinum standard, or slightly less than a British standard candle. Called also decimal candle.
Bou*gie" d\'82`ci`male" (?). [F., lit., decimal candle.] A photometric standard used in France, having the value of one twentieth of the Violle platinum standard, or slightly less than a British standard candle. Called also decimal candle.
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\'d8Bou`illi" (, n. [F., fr. bouillir to boil.] (Cookery) Boiled or stewed meat; beef boiled with vegetables in water from which its gravy is to be made; beef from which bouillon or soup has been made.
Bou`illi" (, n. [F., fr. bouillir to boil.] (Cookery) Boiled or stewed meat; beef boiled with vegetables in water from which its gravy is to be made; beef from which bouillon or soup has been made.
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\'d8Bou`illon" (, n. [F., fr. bouillir to boil.] 1. A nutritious liquid food made by boiling beef, or other meat, in water; a clear soup or broth.
Bou`illon" (, n. [F., fr. bouillir to boil.] 1. A nutritious liquid food made by boiling beef, or other meat, in water; a clear soup or broth.
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2. (Far.) An excrescence on a horse's frush or frog.
bottom it on me. Shak.
2. Legislature of modern Greece. See Legislature.
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\'d8Bou"le*vard` (, n. [F. boulevard, boulevart, fr. G. bollwerk. See Bulwark.]
Bou"le*vard` (, n. [F. boulevard, boulevart, fr. G. bollwerk. See Bulwark.]
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1. Originally, a bulwark or rampart of fortification or fortified town.
bottom it on me. Shak.
2. A public walk or street occupying the site of demolished fortifications. Hence: A broad avenue in or around a city.
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\'d8Boule`var`dier" (?), n. [F.] A frequenter of a city boulevard, esp. in Paris. F. Harrison.
Boule`var`dier" (?), n. [F.] A frequenter of a city boulevard, esp. in Paris. F. Harrison.
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\'d8Boule`verse`ment" (, n. [F., fr. bouleverser to overthrow.] Complete overthrow; disorder; a turning upside down.
Boule`verse`ment" (, n. [F., fr. bouleverser to overthrow.] Complete overthrow; disorder; a turning upside down.
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Boult (, n. Corrupted form Bolt.
boundaries of the skies. N. Cotton.2. A perfume; an aroma; as, the bouquet of wine.
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\'d8Bou`que*tin" (, n. [F.] (Zo\'94l.) The ibex.
Bou`que*tin" (, n. [F.] (Zo\'94l.) The ibex.
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Bour (, n. [See Bower a chamber.] A chamber or a cottage. [Obs.] Chaucer.
boundaries of the skies. N. Cotton.Bour"don (, n. [F., fr. L. burdo mule, esp. one used for carrying litters. Cf. Sp. muleta a young she mule; also, crutch, prop.] A pilgrim's staff.
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\'d8Bour"don` (, n. [F. See Burden a refrain.] (Mus.) (a) A drone bass, as in a bagpipe, or a hurdy-gurdy. See Burden (of a song.) (b) A kind of organ stop.
Bour"don` (, n. [F. See Burden a refrain.] (Mus.) (a) A drone bass, as in a bagpipe, or a hurdy-gurdy. See Burden (of a song.) (b) A kind of organ stop.
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Bour*geois" (, n. [From a French type founder named Bourgeois, or fr. F. bourgeois of the middle class; hence applied to an intermediate size of type between brevier and long primer: cf. G. bourgeois, borgis. Cf. Burgess.] (Print.) A size of type between long primer and brevier. See Type.
boundaries of the skies. N. Cotton.This line is printed in bourgeois type.
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\'d8Bour*geois" (, n. [F., fr. bourg town; of German origin. See Burgess.] A man of middle rank in society; one of the shopkeeping class. [France.]
Bour*geois" (, n. [F., fr. bourg town; of German origin. See Burgess.] A man of middle rank in society; one of the shopkeeping class. [France.]
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a. Characteristic of the middle class, as in France.
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\'d8Bour*geoi*sie", n. [F.] The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade.
Bour*geoi*sie", n. [F.] The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade.
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Bour"geon (, v. i. [OE. burjoun a bud, burjounen to bud, F. bourgeon a bud, bourgeonner to bud; cf. OHG. burjan to raise.] To sprout; to put forth buds; to shoot forth, as a branch.
boundaries of the skies. N. Cotton.Gayly to bourgeon and broadly to grow. Sir W. Scott.
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\'d8Bou"ri (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A mullet (Mugil capito) found in the rivers of Southern Europe and in Africa.
Bou"ri (, n. [Native name.] (Zo\'94l.) A mullet (Mugil capito) found in the rivers of Southern Europe and in Africa.
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{ Bourn, Bourne } (, n. [OE. burne, borne, AS. burna; akin to OS. brunno spring, G. born, brunnen, OHG. prunno, Goth. brunna, Icel. brunnr, and perh. to Gr. burn, v., because the source of a stream seems to issue forth bubbling and boiling from the earth. Cf. Torrent, and see Burn, v.] A stream or rivulet; a burn.
Shak.
Bour*nous" (, n. See Burnoose.
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\'d8Bour*r\'82e (, n. [F.] (Mus.) An old French dance tune in common time.
Bour*r\'82e (, n. [F.] (Mus.) An old French dance tune in common time.
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\'d8Bourse (, n. [F. bourse purse, exchange, LL. bursa, fr. Gr.Purse, Burse.] An exchange, or place where merchants, bankers, etc., meet for business at certain hours; esp., the Stock Exchange of Paris.
Bourse (, n. [F. bourse purse, exchange, LL. bursa, fr. Gr.Purse, Burse.] An exchange, or place where merchants, bankers, etc., meet for business at certain hours; esp., the Stock Exchange of Paris.
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bourtree n. common black-fruited shrub or small tree (Sambucus nigra) of Europe and Asia; -- the fruit is used for wines and jellies.
Shak.
Bous"er (, n. A toper; a boozer.
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\'d8Bou`stro*phe"don (, n. [Gr. An ancient mode of writing, in alternate directions, one line from left to right, and the next from right to left (as fields are plowed), as in early Greek and Hittite.
Bou`stro*phe"don (, n. [Gr. An ancient mode of writing, in alternate directions, one line from left to right, and the next from right to left (as fields are plowed), as in early Greek and Hittite.
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Bou*stroph`e*don"ic (, a. Relating to the boustrophedon made of writing.
Milton.
Animated by . . . John \'85 Chamber, a very boutefeu, . . . they entered into open rebellion. Bacon.
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\'d8Bou`ton`ni\'8are" (, n. [F., buttonhole.] A bouquet worn in a buttonhole.
Bou`ton`ni\'8are" (, n. [F., buttonhole.] A bouquet worn in a buttonhole.
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\'d8Bouts`-ri*m\'82s" (, n. pl. [F. bout end + rim\'82 rhymed.] Words that rhyme, proposed as the ends of verses, to be filled out by the ingenuity of the person to whom they are offered.
Bouts`-ri*m\'82s" (, n. pl. [F. bout end + rim\'82 rhymed.] Words that rhyme, proposed as the ends of verses, to be filled out by the ingenuity of the person to whom they are offered.
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Bouvines n. the location where in 1214 the French under King Philip Augustus defeated a coalition formed against him in one of the greatest battles of the middle ages.
boy my greatness. Shak.boyars.
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\'d8Boy"au (, n.; pl. Boyaux or Boyaus (. [F. boyau gut, a long and narrow place, and (of trenches) a branch. See Bowel.] (Fort.) A winding or zigzag trench forming a path or communication from one siegework to another, to a magazine, etc.
Boy"au (, n.; pl. Boyaux or Boyaus (. [F. boyau gut, a long and narrow place, and (of trenches) a branch. See Bowel.] (Fort.) A winding or zigzag trench forming a path or communication from one siegework to another, to a magazine, etc.
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Boy"cott` (, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Boycotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Boycotting.] [From Captain Boycott, a land agent in Mayo, Ireland, so treated in 1880.] To combine against (a landlord, tradesman, employer, or other person), to withhold social or business relations from him, and to deter others from holding such relations; to subject to a boycott.
boy my greatness. Shak.2. a large raspberry-flavored bramble fruit; a cross between blackberries and raspberries.
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\'d8Bo"za (, n. [See Bosa.] An acidulated fermented drink of the Arabs and Egyptians, made from millet seed and various astringent substances; also, an intoxicating beverage made from hemp seed, darnel meal, and water. [Written also bosa, bozah, bouza.]
Bo"za (, n. [See Bosa.] An acidulated fermented drink of the Arabs and Egyptians, made from millet seed and various astringent substances; also, an intoxicating beverage made from hemp seed, darnel meal, and water. [Written also bosa, bozah, bouza.]
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bra n. same as brassiere.
boy my greatness. Shak.Brach (br, n. [OE. brache a kind of scenting hound or setting dog, OF. brache, F. braque, fr. OHG. braccho, G. bracke; possibly akin to E. fragrant, fr. L. fragrare to smell.] A bitch of the hound kind. Shak.
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\'d8Brach*el"y*tra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ( (Zo\'94l.) A group of beetles having short elytra, as the rove beetles.
Brach*el"y*tra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ( (Zo\'94l.) A group of beetles having short elytra, as the rove beetles.
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brach, brache (bror br, n. [OE. brache a kind of scenting hound or setting dog, OF. brache, F. braque, fr. OHG. braccho, G. bracke; related to Sw. brack a dog that hunts by scent; possibly akin to E. fragrant, fr. L. fragrare to smell.] A bitch of the hound kind. See also bratchet. Shak. [Also spelled bratch when pronounced (br.]
boy my greatness. Shak.brachet, (br, n. same as bratchet.
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\'d8Brach"i*a (, n. pl. See Brachium.
Brach"i*a (, n. pl. See Brachium.
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Brach"i*al ( or (, a. [L. brachialis (bracch-), from bracchium (bracch-) arm: cf. F. brachial.] 1. (Anat.) Pertaining or belonging to the arm; as, the brachial artery; the brachial nerve.
boy my greatness. Shak.2. Of the nature of an arm; resembling an arm.
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\'d8Brach`i*a"ta (, n. pl. [See Brachiate.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Crinoidea, including those furnished with long jointed arms. See Crinoidea.
Brach`i*a"ta (, n. pl. [See Brachiate.] (Zo\'94l.) A division of the Crinoidea, including those furnished with long jointed arms. See Crinoidea.
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Brach"i*ate (, a. [L. brachiatus (bracch-) with boughs or branches like arms, from brackium (bracch-) arm.] (Bot.) Having branches in pairs, decussated, all nearly horizontal, and each pair at right angles with the next, as in the maple and lilac.
boy my greatness. Shak.Brach`i*og"a*noid (, n. One of the Brachioganoidei.
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\'d8Brach`i*o*ga*noid"e*i (, n. pl.[NL., from L. brachium (bracch-) arm + NL. ganoidei.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of ganoid fishes of which the bichir of Africa is a living example. See Crossopterygii.
Brach`i*o*ga*noid"e*i (, n. pl.[NL., from L. brachium (bracch-) arm + NL. ganoidei.] (Zo\'94l.) An order of ganoid fishes of which the bichir of Africa is a living example. See Crossopterygii.
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\'d8Brach`i*o*la"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. brachiolum (bracch-), dim. of brachium (bracch-) arm.] (Zo\'94l.) A peculiar early larval stage of certain starfishes, having a bilateral structure, and swimming by means of bands of vibrating cilia.
Brach`i*o*la"ri*a (, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. brachiolum (bracch-), dim. of brachium (bracch-) arm.] (Zo\'94l.) A peculiar early larval stage of certain starfishes, having a bilateral structure, and swimming by means of bands of vibrating cilia.
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Brach"i*o*pod (, n. [Cf.F. brachiopode.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the Brachiopoda, or its shell.
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\'d8Brach`i*op"o*da (, n. [NL., from Gr. -poda.] (Zo\'94l.) A class of Molluscoidea having a symmetrical bivalve shell, often attached by a fleshy peduncle.
Brach`i*op"o*da (, n. [NL., from Gr. -poda.] (Zo\'94l.) A class of Molluscoidea having a symmetrical bivalve shell, often attached by a fleshy peduncle.
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Lyopoma, in which the shell is thin, and without a distinct hinge, as in Lingula; and Arthropoma, in which the firm calcareous shell has a regular hinge, as in Rhynchonella. See Arthropomata.
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\'d8Brach"i*um (, n.; pl. Bracchia (. [L. brachium or bracchium, arm.] (Anat.) The upper arm; the segment of the fore limb between the shoulder and the elbow.
Brach"i*um (, n.; pl. Bracchia (. [L. brachium or bracchium, arm.] (Anat.) The upper arm; the segment of the fore limb between the shoulder and the elbow.
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Brach"man (, n. [L. Brachmanae, pl., Gr. See Brahman. [Obs.]
boy my greatness. Shak.Brach`y*pin"a*coid (, n. [Gr. brachy`s short + E. pinacoid.] (Crytallog.) A plane of an orthorhombic crystal which is parallel both to the vertical axis and to the shorter lateral (brachydiagonal) axis.
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\'d8Bra*chyp"te*ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. brachy`s short + (Zo\'94l.) A group of Coleoptera having short wings; the rove beetles.
Bra*chyp"te*ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. brachy`s short + (Zo\'94l.) A group of Coleoptera having short wings; the rove beetles.
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\'d8Bra*chyp"te*res (, n. pl. [NL. See Brachyptera. ] (Zo\'94l.) A group of birds, including auks, divers, and penguins.
Bra*chyp"te*res (, n. pl. [NL. See Brachyptera. ] (Zo\'94l.) A group of birds, including auks, divers, and penguins.
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Bra*chyp"ter*ous (, a. [Gr. brachypt\'8are.] (Zo\'94l.) Having short wings.
boy my greatness. Shak.Brach"y*ty`pous (, a. [Gr. brachy`s short + (Min.) Of a short form.
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\'d8Brach`y*u"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. brachy`s short + o'yra` tail.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of decapod Crustacea, including the common crabs, characterized by a small and short abdomen, which is bent up beneath the large cephalo-thorax. [Also spelt Brachyoura.] See Crab, and Illustration in Appendix.
Brach`y*u"ra (, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. brachy`s short + o'yra` tail.] (Zo\'94l.) A group of decapod Crustacea, including the common crabs, characterized by a small and short abdomen, which is bent up beneath the large cephalo-thorax. [Also spelt Brachyoura.] See Crab, and Illustration in Appendix.
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{ Brach`y*u"ral (, Brach`y*u"rous ( }, a. [Cf. F. brachyure.] (Zo\'94l.) Of, pertaining to, or belonging to the Brachyura.
boy my greatness. Shak.Bracts are often inconspicuous, but sometimes large and showy, or highly colored, as in many cactaceous plants. The spathes of aroid plants are conspicuous forms of bracts.
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\'d8Brac"te*a (, n. [L., a thin plate of metal or wood, gold foil.] (Bot.) A bract.
Brac"te*a (, n. [L., a thin plate of metal or wood, gold foil.] (Bot.) A bract.
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Brac"te*al (, a. [Cf.F. bract\'82al.] Having the nature or appearance of a bract.
boy my greatness. Shak.Syn. -- genus Bradypus.
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\'d8Brae (, n. [See Bray a hill.] A hillside; a slope; a bank; a hill. [Scot.] Burns.
Brae (, n. [See Bray a hill.] A hillside; a slope; a bank; a hill. [Scot.] Burns.
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Brag (, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Bragged (; p. pr. & vb. n. Bragging.] [OE. braggen to resound, blow, boast (cf. F. braguer to lead a merry life, flaunt, boast, OF. brague merriment), from Icel. braka to creak, brak noise, fr. the same root as E. break; properly then, to make a noise, boa