Aam 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[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[Written also Aum and Awm.] 1913 Webster]
aardvark aard"vark` (, n.[D., earth-pig.](Zool.)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.](Zool.)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 1913 Webster ]
Aard-wolf Aard"-wolf` (, n.[D, earth-wolf](Zool.)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](Zool.)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. 1913 Webster ]
Aaronical a. Shak. 1913 Webster]
Ab 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Abaca Ab"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. 1913 Webster]
Abacinate a. Shak. 1913 Webster]
Abaciscus 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Abacist a. Shak. 1913 Webster]
Abaculus 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Abacus Milton. 1913 Webster]
Abalone Ab`a*lo"ne (, n.(Zool.)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.(Zool.)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. 1913 Webster]
abampere Milton. 1913 Webster]
Abandon A`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. 1913 Webster]
Abandoned Milton. 1913 Webster]
Abandum A*ban"dum (, n.[LL. See Abandon.](Law)Anything forfeited or confiscated. A*ban"dum (, n.[LL. See Abandon.](Law)Anything forfeited or confiscated. 1913 Webster]
Abanet Milton. 1913 Webster]
Abanga 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Abannition confounded what to say. Milton.1913 Webster]
Abasia A*ba"si*a (, n.[NL.; Gr. 'a- not + ba`sis a step.](Med.)Inability to coordinate muscular actions properly in walking.AS [archaic] -- A*ba"sic(,
+\'d8A*ba"si*a(, n.[NL.; Gr. 'a- not + ba`sis a step.](Med.)Inability to coordinate muscular actions properly in walking.AS [archaic] -- A*ba"sic(,
a. Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Abassis Abassi { ||A*bas"si(, ||A*bas"sis(, } n.[Ar. & Per. ab, belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).]A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents. { \'d8A*bas"si(, \'d8A*bas"sis(, } n.[Ar. & Per. ab, belonging to Abas (a king of Persia).]A silver coin of Persia, worth about twenty cents. 1913 Webster]
Abatable confounded what to say. Milton.1913 Webster]
Abattoir A`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. 1913 Webster]
Abature confounded what to say. Milton.1913 Webster]
Abatvoix A`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. 1913 Webster]
Abawed confounded what to say. Milton.1913 Webster]
Abbe Ab"b(, n.[F. abb. 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(, n.[F. abb. 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. 1913 Webster]
Littr confounded what to say. Milton.1913 Webster]
Abdal Ab"dal (/), n.[Ar. bad, pl. abd, a substitute, a good, religious man, saint, fr. badala to change, substitute.]A religious devotee or dervish in Persia. Ab"dal (/), n.[Ar. bad, pl. abd, a substitute, a good, religious man, saint, fr. badala to change, substitute.]A religious devotee or dervish in Persia. 1913 Webster]
Abderian confounded what to say. Milton.1913 Webster]
Abdominales Ab*dom`i*na"les (/), n. pl.[NL., masc. pl.](Zool.)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.](Zool.)A group including the greater part of fresh-water fishes, and many marine ones, having the ventral fins under the abdomen behind the pectorals. 1913 Webster]
Abdominalia Ab*dom`i*na"li*a (/), n. pl.[NL., neut. pl.](Zool.)A group of cirripeds having abdominal appendages. Ab*dom`i*na"li*a (/), n. pl.[NL., neut. pl.](Zool.)A group of cirripeds having abdominal appendages. 1913 Webster]
Abhal Ab"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. 1913 Webster]
Abhominable abhorrent. Clover. 1913 Webster]
Abib A"bib (/), n.[Heb. ab, 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, 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. 1913 Webster]
Abidance abhorrent. Clover. PJC]
Abies 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Abietene 1913 Webster]
Ablaut 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
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Abnet Ab"net (/), n.[Heb.]The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer. Ab"net (/), n.[Heb.]The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer. 1913 Webster]
Abnodate abolish him. Tennyson.
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Aboma A*bo"ma (/), n.(Zool.)A large South American serpent (Boa aboma). A*bo"ma (/), n.(Zool.)A large South American serpent (Boa aboma). 1913 Webster]
Abomasus Abomasum { ||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. { \'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. 1913 Webster]
Abominable abolish him. Tennyson.
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Abord A*bord" (/), n.[F.]Manner of approaching or accosting; address.Chesterfield. A*bord" (/), n.[F.]Manner of approaching or accosting; address.Chesterfield. 1913 Webster]
Abord abolish him. Tennyson.
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Abra A"bra (?), n.[Sp., a bay, valley, fissure.]A narrow pass or defile; a break in a mesa; the mouth of a ca [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 [Southwestern U. S.] Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Abracadabra abolish him. Tennyson.
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Abranchiata A*bran`chi*a"ta (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + /, pl., the gills of fishes.](Zool.)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. + /, pl., the gills of fishes.](Zool.)A group of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration. 1913 Webster]
Abranchiate abolish him. Tennyson.
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Abraxas 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Abray abolish him. Tennyson.
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Abreuvoir A`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. 1913 Webster]
Abricock Addison. 1913 Webster]
Absque hoc Abs"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. 1913 Webster]
Abstain Ford. WordNet 1.5]
Abuna A*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. 1913 Webster]
Abundance abusiveness. Herbert.1913 Webster]
Acajou Ac"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. 1913 Webster]
Acalephan abusiveness. Herbert.1913 Webster]
Acalephae Ac`a*le"ph(/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. /, a nettle.]A group of Csea nettles. Ac`a*le"ph(/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. /, a nettle.]A group of Csea nettles. 1913 Webster]
2.(Zool.)A spine or prickly fin. abusiveness. Herbert.1913 Webster]
Acanthocephala A*can`tho*ceph"a*la (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / a spine, thorn + / head.](Zool.)A group of intestinal worms, having the proboscis armed with recurved spines. A*can`tho*ceph"a*la (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / a spine, thorn + / head.](Zool.)A group of intestinal worms, having the proboscis armed with recurved spines. 1913 Webster]
Acanthopteri Ac`an*thop"ter*i (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / thorn + / wing, fin.](Zool.)A group of teleostean fishes having spiny fins. See Acanthopterygii. Ac`an*thop"ter*i (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / thorn + / wing, fin.](Zool.)A group of teleostean fishes having spiny fins. See Acanthopterygii. 1913 Webster]
Acanthopterous abusiveness. Herbert.1913 Webster]
Acanthopterygii Ac`an*thop`ter*yg"i*i (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / thorn + / fin, dim. fr. / wing.](Zool.)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. / thorn + / fin, dim. fr. / wing.](Zool.)An order of fishes having some of the rays of the dorsal, ventral, and anal fins unarticulated and spinelike, as the perch. 1913 Webster]
A cappella 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Acapsular abusiveness. Herbert.1913 Webster]
Acarina Ac`a*ri"na (/), prop. n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / a mite.](Zool.)The order of Arachnida which includes the mites and ticks. Many species are parasitic, and cause diseases like the itch and mange. Ac`a*ri"na (/), prop. n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / a mite.](Zool.)The order of Arachnida which includes the mites and ticks. Many species are parasitic, and cause diseases like the itch and mange. 1913 Webster]
acarine abusiveness. Herbert.1913 Webster]
Acarus Ac"a*rus (/), n.; pl.Acari(/).[NL., from Gr. / the cheese mite, tick.](Zool.)A genus including many species of small mites. Ac"a*rus (/), n.; pl.Acari(/).[NL., from Gr. / the cheese mite, tick.](Zool.)A genus including many species of small mites. 1913 Webster]
Acatalectic abusiveness. Herbert.1913 Webster]
Accelerando Ac*cel`er*an"do (/), a.[It.](Mus.)Gradually accelerating the movement. Ac*cel`er*an"do (/), a.[It.](Mus.)Gradually accelerating the movement. 1913 Webster]
Accelerate access to me. Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acciaccatura 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
Accidence Trench. 1913 Webster]
Accipiter Ac*cip"i*ter (/), n.; pl. E. Accipiters(/). L. Accipitres(/).[L., hawk.]1.(Zool.)A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres or Raptores. Ac*cip"i*ter (/), n.; pl. E. Accipiters(/). L. Accipitres(/).[L., hawk.]1.(Zool.)A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres or Raptores. 1913 Webster]
2.(Surg.)A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk. Trench. 1913 Webster]
Accipitres Ac*cip"i*tres (/), n. pl.[L., hawks.](Zool.)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.](Zool.)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. 1913 Webster]
Accipitridae Trench. 1913 Webster]
Accismus Ac*cis"mus (/), n.[NL., fr. Gr. /.](Rhet.)Affected refusal; coyness. Ac*cis"mus (/), n.[NL., fr. Gr. /.](Rhet.)Affected refusal; coyness. 1913 Webster]
Accite Cowper. 1913 Webster]
Accouchement 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 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 1913 Webster]
Accoucheur Ac*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. 1913 Webster]
Acephala A*ceph"a*la (/), n. pl.[NL., fr. Gr. /, adj. neut. pl., headless. See Acephal.](Zool.)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. /, adj. neut. pl., headless. See Acephal.](Zool.)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. 1913 Webster]
Acephalan Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acephali A*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. 1913 Webster]
2.(Eccl. Hist.)(a)A Christian sect without a leader.(b)Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control. Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acetabulifera Ac`e*tab`u*lif"e*ra (/), n. pl.[NL. See Acetabuliferous.](Zool.)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.](Zool.)The division of Cephalopoda in which the arms are furnished with cup-shaped suckers, as the cuttlefishes, squids, and octopus; the Dibranchiata. See Cephalopoda. 1913 Webster]
Acetabuliferous Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acetabulum Ac`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.] 1913 Webster]
1.(Rom. Antiq.)A vinegar cup; socket of the hip bone; a measure of about one eighth of a pint, etc. Shak. Acetonaemia Acetonemia ||Ac`e*to*n, Ac`e*to*ne"mi*a(/), n.[NL. See Acetone; H.](Med.)A morbid condition characterized by the presence of ketone bodies (including acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyric acid) in the blood, as in diabetes. \'d8Ac`e*to*n, Ac`e*to*ne"mi*a(/), n.[NL. See Acetone; H.](Med.)A morbid condition characterized by the presence of ketone bodies (including acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyric acid) in the blood, as in diabetes. Webster 1913 Suppl. + ]
acetone Shak. 1913 Webster]
acetonuria ac`e*to*nu"ri*a (, n.[NL. See acetone; Urine.](Med.)Excess of ketone bodies (including acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyric acid) in the urine, as in starvation or diabetes ac`e*to*nu"ri*a (, n.[NL. See acetone; Urine.](Med.)Excess of ketone bodies (including acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyric acid) in the urine, as in starvation or diabetes Syn. --ketonuriaAS]
@@ -7155,7 +7155,7 @@ To taint that honor every good tongue blesses. Shak. 1913 Webster]
Achatina Ach`a*ti"na (/), n.[NL., from Gr. / agate.](Zool.)A genus of land snails, often large, common in the warm parts of America and Africa. Ach`a*ti"na (/), n.[NL., from Gr. / agate.](Zool.)A genus of land snails, often large, common in the warm parts of America and Africa. 1913 Webster]
Achatour Shak. WordNet 1.5]
A cheval 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
A position on a river is not one which a general willingly assumes.Swinton. Shak. 1913 Webster]
Achiote A`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. 1913 Webster]
Achlamydate Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acholia A*cho"li*a (, n.[NL., from Gr. 'acholi`a; 'a priv. + cholh` bile.](Med.)Deficiency or lack of bile.AS A*cho"li*a (, n.[NL., from Gr. 'acholi`a; 'a priv. + cholh` bile.](Med.)Deficiency or lack of bile.AS 1913 Webster]
Acholous Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acicula A*cic"u*la (/), n.; pl.Acicul(/).[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(/).[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. 1913 Webster]
Acicular Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acinaces A*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. 1913 Webster]
Acinaciform Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acinesia Ac`i*ne"si*a (, n.(Med.)Same as Akinesia.AS Ac`i*ne"si*a (, n.(Med.)Same as Akinesia.AS 1913 Webster]
Acinetae Ac`i*ne"t(, n. pl.[NL., fr. Gr. 'akinhtos immovable.](Zool.)A group of suctorial Infusoria, which in the adult stage are stationary. See Suctoria. Ac`i*ne"t(, n. pl.[NL., fr. Gr. 'akinhtos immovable.](Zool.)A group of suctorial Infusoria, which in the adult stage are stationary. See Suctoria. 1913 Webster]
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Acinus 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
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. 1913 Webster]
Acipenser Ac`i*pen"ser (/), prop. n.[L., the name of a fish.](Zool.)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.](Zool.)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. 1913 Webster]
Acipenseridae Shak. 1913 Webster]
Aconitia Ac`o*ni"ti*a (/), n.(Chem.)Same as Aconitine. Ac`o*ni"ti*a (/), n.(Chem.)Same as Aconitine. 1913 Webster]
Aconitic Shak. 1913 Webster]
Aconitum Ac`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. 1913 Webster]
Strong aconitum or rash gunpowder.Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acontia A*con"ti*a (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / a little dart.](Zool.)Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnid), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actini A*con"ti*a (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / a little dart.](Zool.)Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnid), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actini 1913 Webster]
Acontias A*con"ti*as (/), n.[NL., from Gr. /, fr. /, dim. / dart.](Zool.)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. /, fr. /, dim. / dart.](Zool.)Anciently, a snake, called dart snake; now, one of a genus of reptiles closely allied to the lizards. 1913 Webster]
acopic Shak. 1913 Webster]
Acrania A*cra"ni*a (/), n.[NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + / skull.]1.(Physiol.)Partial or total absence of the skull. A*cra"ni*a (/), n.[NL., from Gr. 'a priv. + / skull.]1.(Physiol.)Partial or total absence of the skull. 1913 Webster]
2.pl.(Zool.)The lowest group of Vertebrata, including the amphioxus, in which no skull exists. Shak. Acrasy Acrasia { ||A*cra"si*a(/), Ac"ra*sy(/) } n.[Gr. akrasia.]Excess; intemperance. [Obs. except in Med.] Farindon. { \'d8A*cra"si*a(/), Ac"ra*sy(/) } n.[Gr. akrasia.]Excess; intemperance. [Obs. except in Med.] Farindon. 1913 Webster]
Acraspeda A*cras"pe*da (/), n. pl.[NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + / border.](Zool.)A group of acalephs, including most of the larger jellyfishes; the Discophora. A*cras"pe*da (/), n. pl.[NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + / border.](Zool.)A group of acalephs, including most of the larger jellyfishes; the Discophora. 1913 Webster]
Acre God's acre. Longfellow. acrisy acrisia { ||a*cris"i*a(, ac"ri*sy(, } n.[LL. acrisia, Gr. 'akrisi`a; 'a priv. + kri`nein to separate, to decide.]1.Inability to judge. { \'d8a*cris"i*a(, ac"ri*sy(, } n.[LL. acrisia, Gr. 'akrisi`a; 'a priv. + kri`nein to separate, to decide.]1.Inability to judge. 1913 Webster]
2.(Med.)Undecided character of a disease. [Obs.] 1913 Webster]
Acrita Ac"ri*ta (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / indiscernible; 'a priv. + / to distinguish.](Zool.)The lowest groups of animals, in which no nervous system has been observed. Ac"ri*ta (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. / indiscernible; 'a priv. + / to distinguish.](Zool.)The lowest groups of animals, in which no nervous system has been observed. 1913 Webster]
Acritan God's acre. Longfellow. WordNet 1.5]
Acrodactylum Ac`ro*dac"tyl*um (/), n.[NL., from Gr. / topmost + / finger.](Zool.)The upper surface of the toes, individually. Ac`ro*dac"tyl*um (/), n.[NL., from Gr. / topmost + / finger.](Zool.)The upper surface of the toes, individually. 1913 Webster]
Acrodont God's acre. Longfellow. 1913 Webster]
Acromion A*cro"mi*on (/), n.[Gr. /; 'a`kros extreme + / shoulder: cf. F. acromion.](Anat.)The outer extremity of the shoulder blade. A*cro"mi*on (/), n.[Gr. /; 'a`kros extreme + / shoulder: cf. F. acromion.](Anat.)The outer extremity of the shoulder blade. 1913 Webster]
Acropodium Ac`ro*po"di*um (/), n.[Gr. 'a`kros topmost + poy`s, podo`s, foot.](Zool.)The entire upper surface of the foot. Ac`ro*po"di*um (/), n.[Gr. 'a`kros topmost + poy`s, podo`s, foot.](Zool.)The entire upper surface of the foot. 1913 Webster]
Acropolis God's acre. Longfellow. 1913 Webster]
Acrotarsium Ac`ro*tar"si*um (/), n.[NL., from Gr. / topmost + / tarsus.](Zool.)The instep or front of the tarsus. Ac`ro*tar"si*um (/), n.[NL., from Gr. / topmost + / tarsus.](Zool.)The instep or front of the tarsus. 1913 Webster]
Acroterium 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. 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. 1913 Webster]
acrotic act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.1913 Webster]
Actinaria Ac`ti*na"ri*a (/), n. pl.[NL., from Gr. /, /, ray.](Zool.)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. /, /, ray.](Zool.)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. 1913 Webster]
Acting act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.1913 Webster]
Actinia Ac*tin"i*a (/), n.; pl. L. Actini(/), E. Actinias(/).[Latinized fr. Gr. /, /, ray.](Zool.)(a)An animal of the class Anthozoa, and family Actinid. 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. Ac*tin"i*a (/), n.; pl. L. Actini(/), E. Actinias(/).[Latinized fr. Gr. /, /, ray.](Zool.)(a)An animal of the class Anthozoa, and family Actinid. 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. 1913 Webster]
actinian act extortion and the worst of crimes. Cowper.1913 Webster]