English Dictionary: Deparia acrostichoides | by the DICT Development Group |
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d8Dictamnus \[d8]Dic*tam"nus\, n. [L. See {Dittany}.] (Bot.) A suffrutescent, {D. Fraxinella} (the only species), with strong perfume and showy flowers. The volatile oil of the leaves is highly inflammable. | |
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Dongola \Don"go*la\, n. 1. A government of Upper Egypt. 2. Dongola kid. {Dongola kid}, {D. leather}, leather made by the Dongola process. {D. process}, a process of tanning goatskin, and now also calfskin and sheepskin, with a combination of vegetable and mineral agents, so that it resembles kid. {D. race}, a boat race in which the crews are composed of a number of pairs, usually of men and women. | |
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d890pergne \[d8][90]`pergne"\, n. [F. [82]pargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. [bd]Our [82]pergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers.[b8] --Brewer.] A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design. | |
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d8Abraxas \[d8]A*brax"as\, n. [A name adopted by the Egyptian Gnostic Basilides, containing the Greek letters [alpha], [beta], [rho], [alpha], [xi], [alpha], [sigma], which, as numerals, amounted to 365. It was used to signify the supreme deity as ruler of the 365 heavens of his system.] A mystical word used as a charm and engraved on gems among the ancients; also, a gem stone thus engraved. | |
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d8Aparejo \[d8]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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d8Aph91resis \[d8]A*ph[91]r"e*sis\ (?; 277), n. [L.] Same as {Apheresis}. | |
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d8Aphrasia \[d8]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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d8Aporosa \[d8]Ap`o*ro"sa\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]. See {Aporia}.] (Zo[94]l.) A group of corals in which the coral is not porous; -- opposed to {Perforata}. | |
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d8Aprocta \[d8]A*proc"ta\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + [?] anus.] (Zo[94]l.) A group of Turbellaria in which there is no anal aperture. | |
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d8Apyrexia \[d8]Ap`y*rex"i*a\, Apyrexy \Ap`y*rex`y\, n. [NL. apyrexia, fr. Gr. [?]; 'a priv. + [?] to be feverish, fr. [?] fire: cf. F. apyrexie.] (Med.) The absence or intermission of fever. | |
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d8Auberge \[d8]Au`berge"\, n. [F.] An inn. --Beau. & Fl. | |
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d8Bar82ge \[d8]Ba*r[82]ge"\, n. [F. bar[82]ge, so called from Bar[82]ges, 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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d8Barocco \[d8]Ba*roc"co\, a. [It.] (Arch.) See {Baroque}. | |
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d8Barras \[d8]Bar"ras\, n. [F.] A resin, called also {galipot}. | |
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d8Barrigudo \[d8]Bar`ri*gu"do\, n. [Native name, fr. Sp. barrigudo big-bellied.] (Zo[94]l.) A large, dark-colored, South American monkey, of the genus {Lagothrix}, having a long prehensile tail. | |
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d8Berceuse \[d8]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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d8Bergschrund \[d8]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[82]v[82] field joins the valley portion of the glacier. | |
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d8Bergstock \[d8]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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d8Boreas \[d8]Bo"re*as\, n. [L. boreas, Gr. [?].] The north wind; -- usually a personification. | |
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d8Bourgeois \[d8]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.] a. Characteristic of the middle class, as in France. | |
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d8Bourgeoisie \[d8]Bour*geoi*sie"\, n. [F.] The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade. | |
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d8Bourse \[d8]Bourse\, n. [F. bourse purse, exchange, LL. bursa, fr. Gr.[?] skin, hide, of which a purse was usually made. Cf. {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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d8Brachelytra \[d8]Brach*el"y*tra\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ([?]) short + [?] a covering.] (Zo[94]l.) A group of beetles having short elytra, as the rove beetles. | |
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d8Brachia \[d8]Brach"i*a\, n. pl. See {Brachium}. | |
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d8Brachiata \[d8]Brach`i*a"ta\, n. pl. [See {Brachiate}.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of the Crinoidea, including those furnished with long jointed arms. See {Crinoidea}. | |
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d8Brachioganoidei \[d8]Brach`i*o*ga*noid"e*i\, n. pl.[NL., from L. brachium (bracch-) arm + NL. ganoidei.] (Zo[94]l.) An order of ganoid fishes of which the bichir of Africa is a living example. See {Crossopterygii}. | |
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d8Brachiolaria \[d8]Brach`i*o*la"ri*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. brachiolum (bracch-), dim. of brachium (bracch-) arm.] (Zo[94]l.) 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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d8Brachiopoda \[d8]Brach`i*op"o*da\, n. [NL., from Gr. [?] arm + -poda.] (Zo[94]l.) A class of Molluscoidea having a symmetrical bivalve shell, often attached by a fleshy peduncle. Note: Within the shell is a pair of [bd]arms,[b8] often long and spirally coiled, bearing rows of ciliated tentacles by which a current of water is made to flow into the mantle cavity, bringing the microscopic food to the mouth between the bases of the arms. The shell is both opened and closed by special muscles. They form two orders; 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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d8Brachium \[d8]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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d8Brachyptera \[d8]Bra*chyp"te*ra\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] short-winged; brachy`s short + [?] feather, wing.] (Zo[94]l.) A group of Coleoptera having short wings; the rove beetles. | |
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d8Brachypteres \[d8]Bra*chyp"te*res\, n.pl. [NL. See {Brachyptera}. ] (Zo[94]l.) A group of birds, including auks, divers, and penguins. | |
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d8Brachyura \[d8]Brach`y*u"ra\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. brachy`s short + [?] tail.] (Zo[94]l.) 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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d8Bractea \[d8]Brac"te*a\, n. [L., a thin plate of metal or wood, gold foil.] (Bot.) A bract. | |
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d8Brassica \[d8]Bras"si*ca\, n. [L., cabbage.] (Bot.) A genus of plants embracing several species and varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage ({B. oleracea}), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip ({B. campestris}); the common turnip ({B. rapa}); the rape or coleseed ({B. napus}), etc. | |
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d8Braziletto \[d8]Braz`i*let"to\, n. [Cf. Pg. & Sp. brasilete, It. brasiletto.] See {Brazil wood}. | |
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d8Breccia \[d8]Brec"cia\, n. [It., breach, pebble, fragments of stone, fr. F. br[8a]che; of German origin. See {Breach}.] (Geol.) A rock composed of angular fragments either of the same mineral or of different minerals, etc., united by a cement, and commonly presenting a variety of colors. {Bone breccia}, a breccia containing bones, usually fragmentary. {Coin breccia}, a breccia containing coins. | |
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d8Bregma \[d8]Breg"ma\, n. [Gr. [?] the front part of the head: cf. F. bregma.] (Anat.) The point of junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures of the skull. | |
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d8Bricole \[d8]Bri*cole"\, n. 1. An ancient kind of military catapult. 2. In court tennis, the rebound of a ball from a wall of the court; also, the side stroke or play by which the ball is driven against the wall; hence, fig., indirect action or stroke. 3. (Billiards) A shot in which the cue ball is driven first against the cushion. | |
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d8Bricole \[d8]Bri*cole"\, n. [F.] (Mil.) A kind of traces with hooks and rings, with which men drag and maneuver guns where horses can not be used. | |
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d8Brioche \[d8]Bri`oche"\, n. [F.] 1. A light cake made with flour, butter, yeast, and eggs. 2. A knitted foot cushion. | |
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d8Broch82 \[d8]Bro`ch[82]"\ (br[osl]`sh[amac]"), a. Stitched; -- said of a book with no cover or only a paper one. | |
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d8Broch82 \[d8]Bro`ch[82]"\, a. [F.] Woven with a figure; as, broch[82] goods. | |
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d8Broche \[d8]Broche\, n. [F.] See {Broach}, n. | |
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d8Brochette \[d8]Bro`chette"\ (br[osl]`sh[ecr]t"), n. [F., dim. of broche. See {Broach}, n.] (Cookery) A small spit or skewer. {En bro`chette"} ([aum]n) [F.], on a brochette; skewered. | |
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d8Brochure \[d8]Bro*chure"\, n. [F., fr. brocher to stitch. See {Broach}, v. t.] A printed and stitched book containing only a few leaves; a pamphlet. | |
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d8Bryozoa \[d8]Bry`o*zo"a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] moss + [?] animal.] (Zo[94]l.) A class of Molluscoidea, including minute animals which by budding form compound colonies; -- called also {Polyzoa}. Note: They are often coralike in form and appearance, each small cell containing an individual zooid. Other species grow in delicate, flexible, branched forms, resembling moss, whence the name. Some are found in fresh water, but most are marine. The three principal divisions are {Ectoprocta}, {Entoprocta}, and {Pterobranchia}. See {Cyclostoma}, {Chilostoma}, and {Phylactolema}. | |
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d8Bryozoum \[d8]Bry`o*zo"um\, n. [NL. See {Bryozoa}.] (Zo[94]l.) An individual zooid of a bryozoan coralline, of which there may be two or more kinds in a single colony. The zo[d2]cia usually have a wreath of tentacles around the mouth, and a well developed stomach and intestinal canal; but these parts are lacking in the other zooids ({Avicularia}, {O[d2]cia}, etc.). | |
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d8Burgeois \[d8]Bur*geois"\ (b[oocr]r*zhw[aum]"), n. A burgess; a citizen. See 2d {Bourgeois}. [R.] --Addison. | |
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d8Bursa \[d8]Bur"sa\, n.; pl. {Burs[91]}. [L. See {Burse}.] (Anat.) Any sac or saclike cavity; especially, one of the synovial sacs, or small spaces, often lined with synovial membrane, interposed between tendons and bony prominences. | |
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d8Bursch \[d8]Bursch\, n.; pl. {Burschen}. [G., ultimately fr. LL. bursa. See {Burse}.] A youth; especially, a student in a german university. | |
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d8Burschenschaft \[d8]Bur"schen*schaft`\, n.; pl. {-schaften}. [G.] In Germany, any of various associations of university students formed (the original one at Jena in 1815) to support liberal ideas, or the organization formed by the affiliation of the local bodies. The organization was suppressed by the government in 1819, but was secretly revived, and is now openly maintained as a social organization, the restrictive laws having been repealed prior to 1849. -- {Bur"schen*schaft`ler}, {-schaf`ter}, n. | |
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d8Bursitis \[d8]Bur*si"tis\, n. [NL., fr. E. bursa + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of a bursa. | |
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d8D82bris \[d8]D[82]`bris"\, n. [F., fr. pref. d[82]- (L. dis) + briser to break, shatter; perh. of Celtic origin.] 1. (Geol.) Broken and detached fragments, taken collectively; especially, fragments detached from a rock or mountain, and piled up at the base. 2. Rubbish, especially such as results from the destruction of anything; remains; ruins. | |
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d8Diaphoresis \[d8]Di`a*pho*re"sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], fr. [?] to carry through, to throw off by perspiration; dia` through + [?] to carry.] (Med.) Perspiration, or an increase of perspiration. | |
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d8Dvergr \[d8]Dver"gr\, n.; pl. {Dvergar}. [See {Dwarf}.] (Scand. Myth.) A dwarf supposed to dwell in rocks and hills and to be skillful in working metals. | |
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d8Farrago \[d8]Far*ra"go\, n. [L. farrago, -aginis, mixed fodder for cattle, mash, medley, fr. far a sort of grain. See {Farina}.] A mass composed of various materials confusedly mixed; a medley; a mixture. A confounded farrago of doubts, fears, hopes, wishes, and all the flimsy furniture of a country miss's brain. --Sheridan. | |
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d8Ferrugo \[d8]Fer*ru"go\, n. [L., iron rust, fr. ferrum iron.] A disease of plants caused by fungi, commonly called the {rust}, from its resemblance to iron rust in color. | |
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d8Fierasfer \[d8]Fi`e*ras"fer\, n. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of small, slender fishes, remarkable for their habit of living as commensals in other animals. One species inhabits the gill cavity of the pearl oyster near Panama; another lives within an East Indian holothurian. | |
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d8Forsythia \[d8]For*syth"i*a\, a. [NL. Named after William Forsyth, who brought in from China.] (Bot.) A shrub of the Olive family, with yellow blossoms. | |
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d8Forzando \[d8]For*zan"do\, adv. [It., prop. p. p. of forzare to force.] (Mus.) See {Sforzato}. | |
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d8Fourch82 \[d8]Four`ch[82]"\ (f[oomac]r`sh[asl]"), a. [F. See {Fork}.] (Her.) Having the ends forked or branched, and the ends of the branches terminating abruptly as if cut off; -- said of an ordinary, especially of a cross. | |
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d8Fourchette \[d8]Four`chette"\, n. (Card Playing) The combination of the card immediately above and the one immediately below a given card. | |
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d8Fourchette \[d8]Four`chette"\ (f[oomac]r`sh[ecr]t"), n. [F., dim. of fourche. See {Fork}.] 1. A table fork. 2. (Anat.) (a) A small fold of membrane, connecting the labia in the posterior part of the vulva. (b) The wishbone or furculum of birds. (c) The frog of the hoof of the horse and allied animals. 3. (Surg.) An instrument used to raise and support the tongue during the cutting of the fr[91]num. 4. (Glove Making) The forked piece between two adjacent fingers, to which the front and back portions are sewed. --Knight. | |
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d8Fourgon \[d8]Four`gon"\, n. [F.] (Mil.) (a) An ammunition wagon. (b) A French baggage wagon. | |
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d8Fragor \[d8]Fra"gor\, n. [L., a breaking to pieces, fr. frangere to break.] 1. A loud and sudden sound; the report of anything bursting; a crash. --I. Watts. 2. Note: [Due to confusion with fragrant.] A strong or sweet scent. [Obs. & Illegitimate.] --Sir T. Herbert. | |
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d8Fraischeur \[d8]Frai"scheur\, n. [OF.; F fraicheur, fr. frais, fem. fra[?]che, fresh; of German origin. See {Frash}, a.] Freshness; coolness. [R.] --Dryden. | |
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d8Fraise \[d8]Fraise\, n. [F. fraise, orig., a ruff, cf. F. frise frieze, E. frieze a coarse stuff.] 1. (Fort.) A defense consisting of pointed stakes driven into the ramparts in a horizontal or inclined position. 2. (Mech.) A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter. | |
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d8Fraxinus \[d8]Frax"i*nus\, n. [L., the ash tree.] (Bot.) A genus of deciduous forest trees, found in the north temperate zone, and including the true ash trees. Note: {Fraxinus excelsior} is the European ash; {F. Americana}, the white ash; {F. sambucifolia}, the black ash or water ash. | |
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d8Fricandeau \[d8]Fri"can`deau`\, d8Fricando \[d8]Fric"*an*do\, n. [F. fricandeau; cf. Sp. fricand[a2].] A ragout or fricassee of veal; a fancy dish of veal or of boned turkey, served as an entr[82]e, -- called also {fricandel}. --A. J. Cooley. | |
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d8Fricandeau \[d8]Fri"can`deau`\, d8Fricando \[d8]Fric"*an*do\, n. [F. fricandeau; cf. Sp. fricand[a2].] A ragout or fricassee of veal; a fancy dish of veal or of boned turkey, served as an entr[82]e, -- called also {fricandel}. --A. J. Cooley. | |
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d8Frigidarium \[d8]Frig"i*da`ri*um\, n.; pl. {Frigidaria}. [L., neut. of frigidarium cooling.] The cooling room of the Roman therm[91], furnished with a cold bath. | |
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d8Friseur' \[d8]Fri"seur'\, n. [F., fr. friser to curl, frizzle. See {Frizzle}.] A hairdresser. | |
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d8Frisure \[d8]Fri"sure`\, n. [F.] The dressing of the hair by crisping or curling. --Smollett. | |
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d8Fructidor \[d8]Fruc`ti`dor"\, n. [F., fr. L. fructus fruit.] The twelfth month of the French republican calendar; -- commencing August 18, and ending September 16. See {Vend[82]miaire}. | |
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d8Fructiferuos \[d8]Fruc*tif"er*uos\, a. [L. fructifer; fructus fruit + ferre to bear; cf. F. fructif[8a]re.] Bearing or producing fruit. --Boyle. | |
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d8Fructification \[d8]Fruc`ti*fi*ca"tion\, n. [L. fructificatio: cf. F. fructification.] 1. The act of forming or producing fruit; the act of fructifying, or rendering productive of fruit; fecundation. The prevalent fructification of plants. --Sir T. Brown. 2. (Bot.) (a) The collective organs by which a plant produces its fruit, or seeds, or reproductive spores. (b) The process of producing fruit, or seeds, or spores. | |
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d8Frugivora \[d8]Fru*giv"o*ra\, n. pl. [NL. See {Frugivorous}.] (Zo[94]l.) The fruit bate; a group of the Cheiroptera, comprising the bats which live on fruits. See {Eruit bat}, under {Fruit}. | |
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d8Frustum \[d8]Frus"tum\, n.; pl. L. {Frusta}, E. {Frustums}. [L. fruslum piece, bit.] 1. (Geom.) The part of a solid next the base, formed by cutting off the, top; or the part of any solid, as of a cone, pyramid, etc., between two planes, which may be either parallel or inclined to each other. 2. (Arch.) One of the drums of the shaft of a column. | |
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d8Furcula \[d8]Fur"cu*la\, n. [L., a forked prop, dim. of furca a fork.] (Anat.) A forked process; the wishbone or furculum. | |
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d8Furculum \[d8]Fur"cu*lum\, n. [NL., dim. of L. furca a fork.] (Anat.) The wishbone or merrythought of birds, formed by the united clavicles. | |
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d8Furioso \[d8]Fu"ri*o"so\, a. & adv. [It.] (Mus.) With great force or vigor; vehemently. | |
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d8Hyper91sthesia \[d8]Hy`per*[91]s*the"si*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ype`r over + [?] sense, perception.] (Med. & Physiol.) A state of exalted or morbidly increased sensibility of the body, or of a part of it. -- {Hy`per*[91]s*thet"ic}, a. | |
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d8Hypericum \[d8]Hy*per"i*cum\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], [?]; [?] under, among + [?], [?], heath, heather.] (Bot.) A genus of plants, generally with dotted leaves and yellow flowers; -- called also {St. John's-wort}. | |
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d8Hyperkinesis \[d8]Hy`per*ki*ne"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ype`r over + [?] motion.] (Med.) Abnormally increased muscular movement; spasm. | |
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d8Hyporhachis \[d8]Hy`po*rha"chis\, n.; pl. {Hyporhachides}. [NL., fr. Gr. "ypo` beneath + [?] spine.] (Zo[94]l.) The stem of an aftershaft or hypoptilum. [Written also {hyporachis}.] | |
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d8Obrok \[d8]Ob"rok\, n. [Russ. obrok'.] (a) A rent. (b) A poll tax paid by peasants absent from their lord's estate. [Russia] --Brande & C. | |
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Opera \Op"er*a\, n. [It., fr. opera work, composition, opposed to an improvisation, fr. L. opera pains work, fr. opus, operis, work, labor: cf. F. op[82]ra. See {Operate}.] 1. A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama. 2. The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music. 3. The house where operas are exhibited. {[d8]Op[82]ra bouffe} [F. op[82]ra opera + bouffe comic, It. buffo], {[d8]Opera buffa} [It.], light, farcical, burlesque opera. {Opera box}, a partially inclosed portion of the auditorium of an opera house for the use of a small private party. {[d8]Op[82]ra comique} [F.], comic or humorous opera. {Opera flannel}, a light flannel, highly finished. --Knight. {Opera girl} (Bot.), an East Indian plant ({Mantisia saltatoria}) of the Ginger family, sometimes seen in hothouses. It has curious flowers which have some resemblance to a ballet dancer, whence the popular name. Called also {dancing girls}. {Opera glass}, a short telescope with concave eye lenses of low power, usually made double, that is, with a tube and set of glasses for each eye; a lorgnette; -- so called because adapted for use at the opera, theater, etc. {Opera hat}, a gentleman's folding hat. {Opera house}, specifically, a theater devoted to the performance of operas. {[d8]Opera seria} [It.], serious or tragic opera; grand opera. | |
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Opera \Op"er*a\, n. [It., fr. opera work, composition, opposed to an improvisation, fr. L. opera pains work, fr. opus, operis, work, labor: cf. F. op[82]ra. See {Operate}.] 1. A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama. 2. The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music. 3. The house where operas are exhibited. {[d8]Op[82]ra bouffe} [F. op[82]ra opera + bouffe comic, It. buffo], {[d8]Opera buffa} [It.], light, farcical, burlesque opera. {Opera box}, a partially inclosed portion of the auditorium of an opera house for the use of a small private party. {[d8]Op[82]ra comique} [F.], comic or humorous opera. {Opera flannel}, a light flannel, highly finished. --Knight. {Opera girl} (Bot.), an East Indian plant ({Mantisia saltatoria}) of the Ginger family, sometimes seen in hothouses. It has curious flowers which have some resemblance to a ballet dancer, whence the popular name. Called also {dancing girls}. {Opera glass}, a short telescope with concave eye lenses of low power, usually made double, that is, with a tube and set of glasses for each eye; a lorgnette; -- so called because adapted for use at the opera, theater, etc. {Opera hat}, a gentleman's folding hat. {Opera house}, specifically, a theater devoted to the performance of operas. {[d8]Opera seria} [It.], serious or tragic opera; grand opera. | |
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d8Paracentesis \[d8]Par`a*cen*te"sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], fr. [?] to pierce at the side, to tap.] (Med.) The perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of effused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping. | |
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d8Paracorolla \[d8]Par`a*co*rol"la\, n. [Pref. para- + corolla.] (Bot.) A secondary or inner corolla; a corona, as of the Narcissus. | |
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d8Paragenesis \[d8]Par`a*gen"e*sis\, n. [NL.; para- + genesis.] (Geol.) (a) The formation of minerals in contact, so as to affect one another's development. (b) The order in which minerals occurring together in rocks and veins have developed. | |
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d8Paraglossa \[d8]Par`a*glos"sa\ (-gl[ocr]s"s[adot]), n.; pl. {Paragloss[91]} (-s[emac]). [NL., from Gr. para` beside + glw^ssa tongue.] (Zo[94]l.) One of a pair of small appendages of the lingua or labium of certain insects. See Illust. under {Hymenoptera}. | |
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d8Paragnathus \[d8]Pa*rag"na*thus\, n.; pl. {Paragnathi}. [NL. See {Para-}, and {Gnathic}.] (Zo[94]l.) (a) One of the two lobes which form the lower lip, or metastome, of Crustacea. (b) One of the small, horny, toothlike jaws of certain annelids. | |
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d8Paragoge \[d8]Par`a*go"ge\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], from [?] to lead beside, protract; [?] beside + [?] to lead.] 1. (Gram.) The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of a word, as withouten for without. 2. (Med.) Coaptation. [Obs.] --Dunglison. | |
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d8Paragr88le \[d8]Pa`ra`gr[88]le"\, n. [F., fr. parer to guard + gr[88]le hail.] A lightning conductor erected, as in a vineyard, for drawing off the electricity in the atmosphere in order to prevent hailstorms. [France] --Knight. | |
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d8Paragrandine \[d8]Pa`ra*gran"di*ne\, n. [It., from parare to parry + grandine hail.] An instrument to avert the occurrence of hailstorms. See {Paragr[ecir]le}. --Knight. | |
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d8Parascenium \[d8]Par`a*sce"ni*um\, n.; pl. {Parascenia}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]; [?] beside + [?] stage.] (Greek & Rom. Antiq.) One of two apartments adjoining the stage, probably used as robing rooms. | |
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d8Parasceve \[d8]Par`a*sce"ve\, n. [L., from Gr. [?], lit., preparation.] 1. Among the Jews, the evening before the Sabbath. [Obs.] --Mark xv. 42 (Douay ver.) 2. A preparation. [R.] --Donne. | |
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d8Paraselene \[d8]Par`a*se*le"ne\, n.; pl. {Paraselen[91]}. [NL., from Gr. [?] beside + [?] the moon: cf. F. paras[82]l[8a]ne.] (Meteor.) A mock moon; an image of the moon which sometimes appears at the point of intersection of two lunar halos. Cf. {Parhelion}. | |
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d8Parashah \[d8]Par"a*shah\, n.; pl. {-shoth}or {-shioth}. [Heb. p[be]r[be]sh[be]h.] A lesson from the Torah, or Law, from which at least one section is read in the Jewish synagogue on every Sabbath and festival. | |
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d8Parashoth \[d8]Par"a*shoth\, n.; pl. of {Parashah}. | |
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d8Parasita \[d8]Par`a*si"ta\, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) (a) An artificial group formerly made for parasitic insects, as lice, ticks, mites, etc. (b) A division of copepod Crustacea, having a sucking mouth, as the lerneans. They are mostly parasites on fishes. Called also {Siphonostomata}. | |
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d8Parasynaxis \[d8]Par`a*syn*ax"is\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], from [?] to assemble illegally or secretly.] (Civil Law) An unlawful meeting. | |
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d8Parauque \[d8]Pa*rauque"\, n. (Zo[94]l.) A bird ({Nyctidromus albicollis}) ranging from Texas to South America. It is allied to the night hawk and goatsucker. | |
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d8Paresis \[d8]Par"e*sis\, n. [NL., from Gr. [?], fr. [?] to let go; [?] from + [?] to send.] (Med.) Incomplete paralysis, affecting motion but not sensation. | |
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d8Paries \[d8]Pa"ri*es\, n.; pl. {Parietes}. [See {Parietes}.] (Zo[94]l.) The triangular middle part of each segment of the shell of a barnacle. | |
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d8Parisienne \[d8]Pa`ri`si`enne"\, n. [F.] A female native or resident of Paris. | |
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d8Parkeria \[d8]Par*ke"ri*a\, n. [NL. So named from W. K. Parker, a British zo[94]logist.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of large arenaceous fossil Foraminifera found in the Cretaceous rocks. The species are globular, or nearly so, and are of all sizes up to that of a tennis ball. | |
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d8Parostosis \[d8]Par`os*to"sis\, n. [NL. See {Para-}, and {Ostosis}.] (Physiol.) Ossification which takes place in purely fibrous tracts; the formation of bone outside of the periosteum. | |
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d8Parousia \[d8]Pa*rou"si*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]. See {Parusia}.] (a) The nativity of our Lord. (b) The last day. --Shipley. | |
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d8Parraqua \[d8]Par*ra"qua\, n. (Zo[94]l.) A curassow of the genus {Ortalida}, allied to the guan. | |
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d8Parrhesia \[d8]Par*rhe"si*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]; [?] beside, beyond + [?] a speaking.] (Rhet.) Boldness or freedom of speech. | |
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d8Parusia \[d8]Pa*ru"si*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] presence, fr. [?] to be present; [?] beside + [?] to be.] (Rhet.) A figure of speech by which the present tense is used instead of the past or the future, as in the animated narration of past, or in the prediction of future, events. | |
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d8Perca \[d8]Per"ca\, n. [L., a perch.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of fishes, including the fresh-water perch. | |
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d8Percale \[d8]Per`cale"\, n. [F.] A fine cotton fabric, having a linen finish, and often printed on one side, -- used for women's and children's wear. | |
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d8Percaline \[d8]Per`ca`line"\, n. [F.] A fine kind of French cotton goods, usually of one color. | |
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d8Percesoces \[d8]Per*ces"o*ces\, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. perca a perch + esox, -ocis, a pike.] (Zo[94]l.) An order of fishes including the gray mullets ({Mugil}), the barracudas, the silversides, and other related fishes. So called from their relation both to perches and to pikes. | |
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d8Perciformes \[d8]Per`ci*for"mes\, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) An extensive tribe or suborder of fishes, including the true perches ({Percid[91]}); the pondfishes ({Centrarchid[91]}); the sci[91]noids ({Sci[91]nid[91]}); the sparoids ({Sparid[91]}); the serranoids ({Serranid[91]}), and some other related families. | |
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d8Percoidea \[d8]Per*coi"de*a\, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Perciformes}. | |
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d8Percomorphi \[d8]Per`co*mor"phi\, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. perca perch + Gr. [?] form.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of fishes including the perches and related kinds. | |
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d8Pergolo \[d8]Per"go*lo\, n. [It.] A continuous colonnade or arcade; -- applied to the decorative groups of windows, as in Venetian palazzi. | |
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d8Pericambium \[d8]Per`i*cam"bi*um\, n. [NL. See {Peri-}, and {Cambium}.] (Biol.) A layer of thin-walled young cells in a growing stem, in which layer certain new vessels originate. | |
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d8Pericarditus \[d8]Per`i*car*di"tus\, n. [NL. See {Pericardium}, and {-itis}.] (Med.) Inflammation of the pericardium. --Dunglison. | |
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d8Perich91tium \[d8]Per`i*ch[91]"ti*um\, n.; pl. {Perich[91]tia}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] about + [?] flowing hair, foliage.] (Bot.) Same as {Perich[91]th}. | |
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d8Perichondritis \[d8]Per`i*chon*dri"tis\, n. [NL. See {Perichondrium}, and {-itis}.] (Med.) Inflammation of the perichondrium. | |
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d8Perichondrium \[d8]Per`i*chon"dri*um\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] around + [?] cartilage.] (Anat.) The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests cartilage, except where covering articular surfaces. | |
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d8Periclinium \[d8]Per`i*clin"i*um\, n.; pl. {Periclinia}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] around + [?] a bed.] (Bot.) The involucre which surrounds the common receptacle in composite flowers. | |
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d8Pericope \[d8]Pe*ric"o*pe\, n. [L., section of a book, Gr. [?]; [?] around + [?] to cut.] A selection or extract from a book; especially (Theol.), a selection from the Bible, appointed to be read in the churches or used as a text for a sermon. | |
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d8Periculum \[d8]Pe*ric"u*lum\, n.; pl. {Pericula}. [L.] (Rom. & O.Eng. Law) 1. Danger; risk. 2. In a narrower, judicial sense: Accident or casus, as distinguished from dolus and culpa, and hence relieving one from the duty of performing an obligation. | |
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d8Perigonium \[d8]Per`i*go"ni*um\, n.; pl. {Perigonia}. [NL.] Same as {Perigone}. | |
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d8Perigynium \[d8]Per`i*gyn"i*um\, n.; pl. {Perigynia}. [NL. See {Perigynous}.] (Bot.) Some unusual appendage about the pistil, as the bottle-shaped body in the sedges, and the bristles or scales in some other genera of the Sedge family, or {Cyperace[91]}. | |
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d8Periosteum \[d8]Per`i*os"te*um\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] round the bones; [?] around + [?] a bone: cf. L. periosteon.] (Anat.) The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces. | |
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d8Periostitis \[d8]Per`i*os*ti"tis\, n. [NL. See {Periosteum}, and {-itis}.] (Med.) Inflammation of the periosteum. | |
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d8Periostracum \[d8]Per`i*os"tra*cum\, n.; pl. {Periostraca}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] around + [?] shell of a testacean.] (Zo[94]l.) A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; -- called also {epidermis}. | |
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Periscians \Pe*ris"cians\, d8Periscii \[d8]Pe*ris"ci*i\, n. pl. [NL. See {Periscian}.] Those who live within a polar circle, whose shadows, during some summer days, will move entirely round, falling toward every point of the compass. | |
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d8Perisoma \[d8]Per`i*so"ma\, n.; pl. {Perisomata}. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Perisome}. | |
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d8Perispomenon \[d8]Per`i*spom"e*non\, n.; pl. {Perispomena}. [NL., from Gr. [?], pr. pass. p. of [?] to draw around, to circumflex; [?] around + [?] to draw.] (Gr. Gram.) A word which has the circumflex accent on the last syllable. --Goodwin. | |
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d8Perissodactyla \[d8]Per`is*so*dac"ty*la\, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. [?] odd (fr. [?] over) + [?] finger.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of ungulate mammals, including those that have an odd number of toes, as the horse, tapir, and rhinoceros; -- opposed to Artiodactyla. | |
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d8Peristalsis \[d8]Per`i*stal"sis\, n. [NL. See {Peristaltic}.] (Physiol.) Peristaltic contraction or action. | |
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d8Peristeria \[d8]Per`is*te"ri*a\, n. [NL. See {Peristerion}.] (Bot.) A genus of orchidaceous plants. See {Dove plant}. | |
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d8Peristerion \[d8]Per`is*te"ri*on\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] a dovecote, a kind of verbena, fr. [?] a dove, pigeon; cf. L. peristereon.] (Bot.) The herb vervain ({Verbena officinalis}). | |
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d8Peristoma \[d8]Pe*ris"to*ma\, n.; pl. {Peristomata}. [NL.] Same as {Peristome}. | |
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d8Peristomium \[d8]Per`i*sto"mi*um\, n. [NL.] Same as {Peristome}. | |
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d8Perruque \[d8]Per`ruque"\, n. [F.] See {Peruke}. | |
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d8Persicaria \[d8]Per`si*ca"ri*a\, n. [NL., from LL. persicarius a peach tree. See {Peach}.] (Bot.) See {Lady's thumb}. | |
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d8Persiflage \[d8]Per`si`flage"\, n. [F., fr. persifler to quiz, fr. L. per + siffler to whistle, hiss, L. sibilare, sifilare.] Frivolous or bantering talk; a frivolous manner of treating any subject, whether serious or otherwise; light raillery. --Hannah More. | |
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d8Persifleur \[d8]Per`si`fleur\, n. [F.] One who indulges in persiflage; a banterer; a quiz. --Carlyle. | |
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d8Persona \[d8]Per*so"na\, n.; pl. {Person[91]}. [L.] (Biol.) Same as {Person}, n., 8. | |
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d8Personnel \[d8]Per`son`nel"\, n. [F. See {Personal}.] The body of persons employed in some public service, as the army, navy, etc.; -- distinguished from mat[82]riel. | |
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d8Phryganeides \[d8]Phryg`a*ne"i*des\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Phryganea, the typical genus, fr. Gr. [?] a dry stick.] (Zo[94]l.) A tribe of neuropterous insects which includes the caddice flies; -- called also {Trichoptera}. See {Trichoptera}. [Written also {Phryganides}.] | |
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d8Pr82cieuse \[d8]Pr[82]`cieuse"\, n. An affected woman of polite society, esp. one of the literary women of the French salons of the 17th century. | |
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d8Pr82cis \[d8]Pr[82]`cis"\ (pr[asl]`s[emac]"), n. [F. See {Precise}.] A concise or abridged statement or view; an abstract; a summary. | |
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d8Pr91cava \[d8]Pr[91]"ca`va\, n. [NL. See {Pre-}, and 1st {Cave}.] (Anat.) The superior vena cava. -- {Pr[91]"ca`val}, a. --B. G. Wilder. | |
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d8Pr91coces \[d8]Pr[91]"co*ces\, n. pl. [NL. See {Precocious}.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of birds including those whose young are able to run about when first hatched. | |
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d8Pr91cognita \[d8]Pr[91]*cog"ni*ta\, n. pl. [L. praecognitus, p. p. of praecognoscere to foreknow. See {Pre-}, and {Cognition}.] This previously known, or which should be known in order to understand something else. | |
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d8Pr91cordia \[d8]Pr[91]*cor"di*a\, n. [L., fr. prae before + cor, cordis, the heart.] (Anat.) The front part of the thoracic region; the epigastrium. | |
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d8Pr91cornu \[d8]Pr[91]*cor"nu\, n.; pl. {Pr[91]cornua}. [NL. See {Pre-}, and {Cornu}.] (Anat.) The anterior horn of each lateral ventricle of the brain. --B. G. Wilder. | |
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d8Pr91zygapophysis \[d8]Pr[91]*zyg`a*poph"y*sis\, n. (Anat.) Same as {Prezygapophysis}. | |
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d8Practico \[d8]Prac"ti*co\, n.; pl. {Practicos}. [Sp., lit., experienced, skilled. Cf. {Practical}.] A guide. [Cuba & Phil. Islands] --D. C. Worcester. | |
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d8Precoces \[d8]Pre"co*ces\, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Pr[91]coces}. | |
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d8Presbyopia \[d8]Pres`by*o"pi*a\[NL., from Gr. [?] old, n., an old man + [?], [?], the eye.] (Med.) A defect of vision consequent upon advancing age. It is due to rigidity of the crystalline lens, which produces difficulty of accommodation and recession of the near point of vision, so that objects very near the eyes can not be seen distinctly without the use of convex glasses. Called also {presbytia}. | |
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d8Presbyterium \[d8]Pres`by*te"ri*um\, n. [L.] (Arch.) Same as {Presbytery}, 4. | |
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d8Presbytia \[d8]Pres*byt"i*a\, n. [NL. See {Presbyte}.] (Med.) Presbyopia. | |
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d8Prescutum \[d8]Pre*scu"tum\, n.; pl. {Prescuta}. [NL. See {Pr[91]-}, and {Scutum}.] (Zo[94]l.) The first of the four pieces composing the dorsal part, or tergum, of a thoracic segment of an insect. It is usually small and inconspicuous. | |
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d8Presidio \[d8]Pre*si"di*o\, n. [Sp.] A place of defense; a fortress; a garrison; a fortress; a garrison or guardhouse. | |
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d8Presscapula \[d8]Pres*scap"u*la\, n. [NL.] (Anat.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula. | |
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d8Prestissimo \[d8]Pres*tis"si*mo\, adv. [It., superl. of presto.] (Mus.) Very quickly; with great rapidity. | |
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d8Prezygapophysis \[d8]Pre*zyg`a*poph"y*sis\, n.; pl. {Prezygapophyses}. [NL. See {Pre-}, and {Zygapophysis}.] (Anat.) An anterior zygapophysis. | |
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d8Pro94stracum \[d8]Pro*[94]s"tra*cum\, n.; pl. {Pro[94]straca}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] before + [?] shell of a testacean.] (Zo[94]l.) The anterior prolongation of the guard of the phragmocone of belemnites and allied fossil cephalopods, whether horny or calcareous. See Illust. of {Phragmocone}. | |
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d8Proc8as verbal \[d8]Pro`c[8a]s" ver`bal"\ [ F.] (French Law) An authentic minute of an official act, or statement of facts. | |
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d8Procambium \[d8]Pro*cam"bi*um\, n. [NL. See {Pro-}, and {Cambium}.] (Bot.) The young tissue of a fibrovascular bundle before its component cells have begun to be differentiated. --Sachs. | |
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d8Procatarxis \[d8]Pro`cat*arx"is\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] first beginning.] (Med.) The kindling of a disease into action; also, the procatarctic cause. --Quincy. | |
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d8Procd2lia \[d8]Pro*c[d2]"li*a\, n.; pl. {Proc[d2]li[91]}. [ NL.] (Anat.) Same as {Proc[d2]le}. | |
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d8Procd2lia \[d8]Pro*c[d2]"li*a\, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of Crocodilia, including the true crocodiles and alligators, in which the dorsal vertebr[91] are concave in front. | |
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d8Procedendo \[d8]Pro`ce*den"do\, n. [Abl. of the gerundive of L. procedere. see {Proceed}.] (Law) (a) A writ by which a cause which has been removed on insufficient grounds from an inferior to a superior court by certiorari, or otherwise, is sent down again to the same court, to be proceeded in there. (b) In English practice, a writ issuing out of chancery in cases where the judges of subordinate courts delay giving judgment, commanding them to proceed to judgment. (c) A writ by which the commission of the justice of the peace is revived, after having been suspended. --Tomlins. Burrill. | |
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d8Proceres \[d8]Proc"e*res\, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. procer [?] chief.] (Zo[94]l.) An order of large birds; the Ratit[91]; -- called also {Proceri}. | |
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Procidence \Proc"i*dence\, d8Procidentia \[d8]Proc*i*den"ti*a\, , n. [L. procidentia, fr. procidens, p. pr. of procidere to fall down forward.] (Med.) A falling down; a prolapsus. [R.] --Parr. | |
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d8Procris \[d8]Pro"cris\, n. [L., the wife of Cephalus, Gr. [?].] (Zo[94]l.) Any species of small moths of the genus {Procris}. The larv[91] of some species injure the grapevine by feeding in groups upon the leaves. | |
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d8Proctitis \[d8]Proc*ti"tis\, n. [NL., from Gr. [?] anus + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the rectum. | |
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d8Proctod91um \[d8]Proc`to*d[91]"um\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] the anus + [?] to divide.] (Anat.) See {Mesenteron}. | |
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d8Proctucha \[d8]Proc"tu*cha\, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. [?] anus + [?] to have.] (Zo[94]l.) (a) A division of Turbellaria including those that have an intestine terminating posteriorly. (b) The Nemertina. | |
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d8Proglottis \[d8]Pro*glot"tis\, n.; pl. {Proglottides}. [NL. fr. Gr. [?] the tip of the tongue; [?] forward + [?] the tongue.] (Zo[94]l) One of the free, or nearly free, segments of a tapeworm. It contains both male and female reproductive organs, and is capable of a brief independent existence. | |
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d8Prognathi \[d8]Prog"na*thi\, n. pl. [NL. See {Prognathous}.] (Zo[94]l) A comprehensive group of mankind, including those that have prognathous jaws. | |
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d8Programma \[d8]Pro*gram"ma\, n.; pl. {Programmata}. [ L. See {Programme}.] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) Any law, which, after it had passed the Athenian senate, was fixed on a tablet for public inspection previously to its being proposed to the general assembly of the people. 2. An edict published for public information; an official bulletin; a public proclamation. 3. See {Programme}. 4. A preface. [Obs.] --T. Warton. | |
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d8Projet \[d8]Pro`jet"\, n. [F. See {Project}, n.] A plan proposed; a draft of a proposed measure; a project. | |
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d8Proscolex \[d8]Pro*sco"lex\, n.; pl. {Proscolices}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] before + [?], [?], a worm.] (Zo[94]l.) An early larval form of a trematode worm; a redia. See {Redia}. | |
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d8Prosimi91 \[d8]Pro*sim"i*[91]\, n. pl. [NL. See {Pro-}. and {Simia}.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Lemuroidea}. | |
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d8Prosit \[d8]Pro"sit\, interj. [L., 3d pers. sing. subj. present of prodesse to do good; pro for + esse to be.] Lit., may it do (you) good; -- a salutation used in well wishing, esp. among Germans, as in drinking healths. | |
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d8Prosobranchiata \[d8]Pros`o*bran`chi*a"ta\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] forward, further + [?] a gill.] (Zo[94]l.) The highest division, or subclass, of gastropod mollusks, including those that have the gills situated anteriorly, or forward of the heart, and the sexes separate. | |
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d8Prosocd2lia \[d8]Pros`o*c[d2]"li*a\, n.; pl. {Prosoc[d2]lle}, [NL.] (Anat.) Same as {Prosoc[d2]le}. | |
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d8Prosoma \[d8]Pro*so"ma\, n.; pl. {Prosomata}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] before + [?], [?], body.] (Zo[94]l.) The anterior of the body of an animal, as of a cephalopod; the thorax of an arthropod. | |
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d8Prosopalgia \[d8]Pros`o*pal"gi*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] face + [?] pain.] (Med.) Facial neuralgia. | |
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d8Prosopocephala \[d8]Pros`o*po*ceph`a*la\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. pro`swpon face, appearance + [?] head.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Scaphopoda}. | |
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d8Prosopopoeia \[d8]Pros`o*po*p[oe]"ia\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?]; pro`swpon a face, a person + [?] to make.] (Rhet.) A figure by which things are represented as persons, or by which things inanimate are spoken of as animated beings; also, a figure by which an absent person is introduced as speaking, or a deceased person is represented as alive and present. It includes personification, but is more extensive in its signification. | |
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d8Prosopulmonata \[d8]Pros`o*pul`mo*na"ta\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] forward + L. pulmo a lung.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of pulmonate mollusks having the breathing organ situated on the neck, as in the common snail. | |
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d8Prosphysis \[d8]Pros"phy*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]; [?] to + [?] to grow.] (Med.) A growing together of parts; specifically, a morbid adhesion of the eyelids to each other or to the eyeball. --Dunglison. | |
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d8Prostatitis \[d8]Pros`ta*ti"tis\, n. [NL. See {Prostate}, and {-itis}.] (Med.) Inflammation of the prostate. | |
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d8Prosthesis \[d8]Pros"the*sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?] an addition, fr. [?] to put to, to add; [?] to + [?] to put, place.] 1. (Surg.) The addition to the human body of some artificial part, to replace one that is wanting, as a log or an eye; -- called also {prothesis}. 2. (Gram.) The prefixing of one or more letters to the beginning of a word, as in beloved. | |
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d8Prostomium \[d8]Pro*sto"mi*um\, n.; pl. {Prostomia}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] before + [?], [?], mouth.] (Zo[94]l.) That portion of the head of an annelid situated in front of the mouth. -- {Pro*sto"mi*al}, a. | |
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d8Puerco \[d8]Pu*er"co\, n. [Sp.] A hog. {Puerco beds} (Geol.), a name given to certain strata belonging to the earliest Eocene. They are developed in Northwestern New Mexico, along the Rio Puerco, and are characterized by their mammalian remains. | |
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d8Pyrexia \[d8]Py*rex"i*a\, n.; pl. {Pyrexi[91]}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] to be feverish, akin to [?] fever.] (Med.) The febrile condition. | |
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d8Pyrosis \[d8]Py*ro"sis\, n. [NL., fr Gr. [?] a burning, an inflammation, fr. [?] to burn, fr. [?] fire.] (Med.) See {Water brash}, under {Brash}. | |
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d8Pyrus \[d8]Py"rus\, n. [L. pyrus, or better pirus, pear tree.] (Bot.) A genus of rosaceous trees and shrubs having pomes for fruit. It includes the apple, crab apple, pear, chokeberry, sorb, and mountain ash. | |
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d8Tephrosia \[d8]Te*phro"si*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] ash-colored, from [?] ashes.] (Bot.) A genus of leguminous shrubby plants and herbs, mostly found in tropical countries, a few herbaceous species being North American. The foliage is often ashy-pubescent, whence the name. Note: The Tephrosia toxicaria is used in the West Indies and in Polynesia for stupefying fish. T. purpurea is used medicinally in the East Indies. T. Virginia is the goat's rue of the United States. | |
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d8Tuberculosis \[d8]Tu*ber`cu*lo"sis\, n. [NL. See {Tubercle}.] (Med.) A constitutional disease characterized by the production of tubercles in the internal organs, and especially in the lungs, where it constitutes the most common variety of pulmonary consumption. | |
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d8Tuberculum \[d8]Tu*ber"cu*lum\, n.; pl. {Tubercula}. [L., dim. of tuber a swelling.] (Zo[94]l.) A tubercle. | |
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d8Uva-ursi \[d8]U`va-ur"si\, n. [NL., fr. L. uva grape + ursus bear.] (Bot.) The bearberry. | |
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d8Varices \[d8]Var"i*ces\, n. pl. See {Varix}. | |
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d8Varicosis \[d8]Var`i*cos"is\, n. [NL. See {Varix}, and {-osis}.] (Med.) The formation of varices; varicosity. | |
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d8Varix \[d8]Va"rix\, n.; pl. {Varices}. [L.] 1. (Med.) A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein. Note: Varices are owing to local retardation of the venous circulation, and in some cases to relaxation of the parietes of the veins. They are very common in the superficial veins of the lower limbs. --Dunglison. | |
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d8Vark \[d8]Vark\, n. [D. varken a pig.] (Zo[94]l.) The bush hog, or boshvark. | |
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d8Varsovienne \[d8]Var`so`vienne"\, n. [F., prop. fem. of varsovien pertaining to Warsaw, fr. Varsovie Warsaw, Pol. Warszawa.] (a) A kind of Polish dance. (b) Music for such a dance or having its slow triple time characteristic strong accent beginning every second measure. | |
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d8Varus \[d8]Va"rus\, n. [NL., fr. L., bent, grown inwards.] (Med.) A deformity in which the foot is turned inward. See {Talipes}. | |
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d8Verruca \[d8]Ver*ru"ca\, n.; pl. {Verruc[91]}. [L. Cf. {Verrugas}.] 1. (Med.) A wart. 2. (Zo[94]l.) A wartlike elevation or roughness. | |
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d8Verrugas \[d8]Ver*ru"gas\, n. [Sp., warts. Cf. {Verruca}.] (Med.) An endemic disease occurring in the Andes in Peru, characterized by warty tumors which ulcerate and bleed. It is probably due to a special bacillus, and is often fatal. | |
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d8Vers de soci82t82 \[d8]Vers` de so`ci[82]`t[82]"\ [F.] See {Society verses}, under {Society}. | |
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d8Versus \[d8]Ver"sus\, prep. [L., toward, turned in the direction of, from vertere, versum, to turn. See {Verse}.] Against; as, John Doe versus Richard Roe; -- chiefly used in legal language, and abbreviated to v. or vs. | |
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d8Vierkleur \[d8]Vier"kleur`\, n. [D., fr. vier four + kleur color, F. couleur.] The four-colored flag of the South African Republic, or Transvaal, -- red, white, blue, and green. | |
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d8Vraisemblance \[d8]Vrai`sem`blance"\, n. [F.] The appearance of truth; verisimilitude. | |
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Viper \Vi"per\, n. [F. vip[8a]re, L. vipera, probably contr. fr. vivipera; vivus alive + parere to bring forth, because it was believed to be the only serpent that brings forth living young. Cf. {Quick}, a., {Parent}, {Viviparous}, {Wivern}, {Weever}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of Old World venomous makes belonging to {Vipera}, {Clotho}, {Daboia}, and other genera of the family {Viperid[91]}. There came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. --Acts xxviii. 3. Note: Among the best-known species are the European adder ({Pelias berus}), the European asp ({Vipera aspis}), the African horned viper ({V. cerastes}), and the Indian viper ({Daboia Russellii}). 2. A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person. Who committed To such a viper his most sacred trust Of secrecy. --Milton. {Horned viper}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Cerastes}. {Red viper} (Zo[94]l.), the copperhead. {Viper fish} (Zo[94]l.), a small, slender, phosphorescent deep-sea fish ({Chauliodus Sloanii}). It has long ventral and dorsal fins, a large mouth, and very long, sharp teeth. {Viper's bugloss} (Bot.), a rough-leaved biennial herb ({Echium vulgare}) having showy purplish blue flowers. It is sometimes cultivated, but has become a pestilent weed in fields from New York to Virginia. Also called {blue weed}. {Viper's grass} (Bot.), a perennial composite herb ({Scorzonera Hispanica}) with narrow, entire leaves, and solitary heads of yellow flowers. The long, white, carrot-shaped roots are used for food in Spain and some other countries. Called also {viper grass}. | |
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Ticpolonga \Tic`po*lon"ga\, n. [Native name.] (Zo[94]l.) A very venomous viper ({Daboia Russellii}), native of Ceylon and India; -- called also {cobra monil}. | |
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Daybreak \Day"break`\ (d[amac]"br[amac]k`), n. The time of the first appearance of light in the morning. | |
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Debark \De"bark"\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Debarked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Debarking}.] [F. d[82]barquer; pref. d[82]- (L. dis-) + barque. See {Bark} the vessel, and cf. {Disbark}.] To go ashore from a ship or boat; to disembark; to put ashore. | |
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Debarkation \De`bar*ka"tion\, n. Disembarkation. The debarkation, therefore, had to take place by small steamers. --U. S. Grant. | |
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Debark \De"bark"\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Debarked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Debarking}.] [F. d[82]barquer; pref. d[82]- (L. dis-) + barque. See {Bark} the vessel, and cf. {Disbark}.] To go ashore from a ship or boat; to disembark; to put ashore. | |
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Debark \De"bark"\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Debarked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Debarking}.] [F. d[82]barquer; pref. d[82]- (L. dis-) + barque. See {Bark} the vessel, and cf. {Disbark}.] To go ashore from a ship or boat; to disembark; to put ashore. | |
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Debarrass \De*bar"rass\, v. t. [Cf. F. d[82]barrasser. See {Embarrass}.] To disembarrass; to relieve. [R.] | |
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Debruised \De*bruised"\, a. [Cf. OF. debruisier to shatter, break. Cf. {Bruise}.] (Her.) Surmounted by an ordinary; as, a lion is debruised when a bend or other ordinary is placed over it, as in the cut. The lion of England and the lilies of France without the baton sinister, under which, according to the laws of heraldry, they where debruised in token of his illegitimate birth. --Macaulay. | |
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Deburse \De*burse"\, v. t. & i. [Pref. de + L. bursa purse.] To disburse. [Obs.] --Ludlow. | |
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Deforce \De*force"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deforced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Deforcing}.] [OF. deforcier; de- or des- (L. de or dis-) + forcier, F. forcer. See {Force}, v.] (Law) (a) To keep from the rightful owner; to withhold wrongfully the possession of, as of lands or a freehold. (b) (Scots Law) To resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force, as an officer in the execution of his duty. --Burrill. | |
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Deforce \De*force"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deforced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Deforcing}.] [OF. deforcier; de- or des- (L. de or dis-) + forcier, F. forcer. See {Force}, v.] (Law) (a) To keep from the rightful owner; to withhold wrongfully the possession of, as of lands or a freehold. (b) (Scots Law) To resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force, as an officer in the execution of his duty. --Burrill. | |
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Deforcement \De*force"ment\, n. [OF.] (Law) (a) A keeping out by force or wrong; a wrongful withholding, as of lands or tenements, to which another has a right. (b) (Scots Law) Resistance to an officer in the execution of law. --Burrill. | |
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Deforceor \De*force"or\, n. Same as {Deforciant}. [Obs.] | |
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Deforciant \De*for"ciant\, n. [OF. deforciant, p. pr. of deforcier. See {Deforce}.] (Eng. Law) (a) One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate. (b) One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought. [Obs.] --Burrill. | |
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Deforciation \De*for`ci*a"tion\, n. (Law) Same as {Deforcement}, n. | |
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Deforce \De*force"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deforced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Deforcing}.] [OF. deforcier; de- or des- (L. de or dis-) + forcier, F. forcer. See {Force}, v.] (Law) (a) To keep from the rightful owner; to withhold wrongfully the possession of, as of lands or a freehold. (b) (Scots Law) To resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force, as an officer in the execution of his duty. --Burrill. | |
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Deforest \De*for"est\, v. t. To clear of forests; to disforest. --U. S. Agric. Reports. | |
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Deforser \De*fors"er\, n. [From {Deforce}.] [Written also deforsor.] A deforciant. [Obs.] --Blount. | |
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Deiparous \De*ip"a*rous\, a. [L. deus a god + parere to bring forth.] Bearing or bringing forth a god; -- said of the Virgin Mary. [Obs.] --Bailey. | |
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Deoperculate \De`o*per"cu*late\, a. (Bot.) Having the lid removed; -- said of the capsules of mosses. | |
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Deprecable \Dep"re*ca*ble\, a. [L. deprecabilis exorable.] That may or should be deprecated. --Paley. | |
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Deprecate \Dep"re*cate\ (d[ecr]p"r[esl]*k[amac]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deprecated} (-k[amac]`t[ecr]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Deprecating} (-k[amac]`t[icr]ng).] [L. deprecatus, p. p. of deprecari to avert by player, to deprecate; de- + precari to pray. See {Pray}.] To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by prayer; to desire the removal of; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to disapprove of strongly. His purpose was deprecated by all round him, and he was with difficulty induced to adandon it. --Sir W. Scott. | |
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Deprecate \Dep"re*cate\ (d[ecr]p"r[esl]*k[amac]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deprecated} (-k[amac]`t[ecr]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Deprecating} (-k[amac]`t[icr]ng).] [L. deprecatus, p. p. of deprecari to avert by player, to deprecate; de- + precari to pray. See {Pray}.] To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by prayer; to desire the removal of; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to disapprove of strongly. His purpose was deprecated by all round him, and he was with difficulty induced to adandon it. --Sir W. Scott. | |
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Deprecate \Dep"re*cate\ (d[ecr]p"r[esl]*k[amac]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deprecated} (-k[amac]`t[ecr]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Deprecating} (-k[amac]`t[icr]ng).] [L. deprecatus, p. p. of deprecari to avert by player, to deprecate; de- + precari to pray. See {Pray}.] To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by prayer; to desire the removal of; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to disapprove of strongly. His purpose was deprecated by all round him, and he was with difficulty induced to adandon it. --Sir W. Scott. | |
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Deprecatingly \Dep"re*ca`ting*ly\ (-k[amac]`t[icr]ng*l[ycr]), adv. In a deprecating manner. | |
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Deprecation \Dep`re*ca"tion\ (d[ecr]p`r[esl]*k[amac]"sh[ucr]n), n. [L. deprecatio; cf. F. d[82]pr[82]cation.] 1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation. Humble deprecation. --Milton. 2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning. 3. An imprecation or curse. [Obs.] --Gilpin. | |
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Deprecative \Dep"re*ca*tive\, a. [L. deprecativus: cf. F. d[82]pr[82]catif.] Serving to deprecate; deprecatory. -- {Dep"re*ca*tive*ly}, adv. | |
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Deprecative \Dep"re*ca*tive\, a. [L. deprecativus: cf. F. d[82]pr[82]catif.] Serving to deprecate; deprecatory. -- {Dep"re*ca*tive*ly}, adv. | |
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Deprecator \Dep"re*ca`tor\, n. [L.] One who deprecates. | |
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Deprecatory \Dep"re*ca*to*ry\, a. [L. deprecatorius.] Serving to deprecate; tending to remove or avert evil by prayer; apologetic. Humble and deprecatory letters. --Bacon. | |
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Depreciate \De*pre"ci*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depreciated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depreciating}.] [L. depretiatus, depreciatus, p. p. of depretiare, -ciare, to depreciate; de- + pretiare to prize, fr. pretium price. See {Price}.] To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue. --Addison. Which . . . some over-severe phoilosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate. --Cudworth. To prove that the Americans ought not to be free, we are obliged to depreciate the value of freedom itself. --Burke. Syn: To decry; disparage; traduce; lower; detract; underrate. See {Decry}. | |
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Depreciate \De*pre"ci*ate\, v. i. To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie. | |
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Depreciate \De*pre"ci*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depreciated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depreciating}.] [L. depretiatus, depreciatus, p. p. of depretiare, -ciare, to depreciate; de- + pretiare to prize, fr. pretium price. See {Price}.] To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue. --Addison. Which . . . some over-severe phoilosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate. --Cudworth. To prove that the Americans ought not to be free, we are obliged to depreciate the value of freedom itself. --Burke. Syn: To decry; disparage; traduce; lower; detract; underrate. See {Decry}. | |
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Depreciate \De*pre"ci*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depreciated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depreciating}.] [L. depretiatus, depreciatus, p. p. of depretiare, -ciare, to depreciate; de- + pretiare to prize, fr. pretium price. See {Price}.] To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue. --Addison. Which . . . some over-severe phoilosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate. --Cudworth. To prove that the Americans ought not to be free, we are obliged to depreciate the value of freedom itself. --Burke. Syn: To decry; disparage; traduce; lower; detract; underrate. See {Decry}. | |
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Depreciation \De*pre`ci*a"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d[82]pr[82]ciation.] 1. The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation. 2. The falling of value; reduction of worth. --Burke. 3. the state of being depreciated. | |
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Depreciative \De*pre"ci*a`tive\, a. Tending, or intended, to depreciate; expressing depreciation; undervaluing. -- {De*pre"ci*a`tive*ly}, adv. | |
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Depreciative \De*pre"ci*a`tive\, a. Tending, or intended, to depreciate; expressing depreciation; undervaluing. -- {De*pre"ci*a`tive*ly}, adv. | |
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Depreciator \De*pre"ci*a`tor\, n. [L.] One who depreciates. | |
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Depreciatory \De*pre"ci*a*to*ry\, a. Tending to depreciate; undervaluing; depreciative. | |
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Depreicate \De*pre"i*cate\, v. t. [Pref. de- (intensive) + predicate.] To proclaim; to celebrate. [R.] | |
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Depress \De*press"\, a. [L. depressus, p. p.] Having the middle lower than the border; concave. [Obs.] If the seal be depress or hollow. --Hammond. | |
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Depress \De*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depressing}.] [L. depressus, p. p. of deprimere; de- + premere to press. See {Press}.] 1. To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes. [bd]With lips depressed.[b8] --Tennyson. 2. To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride. 3. To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed. 4. To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc. 5. To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate. 6. (Math.) To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree. {To depress the pole} (Naut.), to cause the sidereal pole to appear lower or nearer the horizon, as by sailing toward the equator. Syn: To sink; lower; abase; cast down; deject; humble; degrade; dispirit; discourage. | |
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Depressant \De*press"ant\, n. (Med.) An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers. | |
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Depress \De*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depressing}.] [L. depressus, p. p. of deprimere; de- + premere to press. See {Press}.] 1. To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes. [bd]With lips depressed.[b8] --Tennyson. 2. To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride. 3. To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed. 4. To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc. 5. To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate. 6. (Math.) To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree. {To depress the pole} (Naut.), to cause the sidereal pole to appear lower or nearer the horizon, as by sailing toward the equator. Syn: To sink; lower; abase; cast down; deject; humble; degrade; dispirit; discourage. | |
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Depressed \De*pressed"\, a. 1. Pressed or forced down; lowed; sunk; dejected; dispirited; sad; humbled. 2. (Bot.) (a) Concave on the upper side; -- said of a leaf whose disk is lower than the border. (b) Lying flat; -- said of a stem or leaf which lies close to the ground. 3. (Zo[94]l.) Having the vertical diameter shorter than the horizontal or transverse; -- said of the bodies of animals, or of parts of the bodies. | |
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Depress \De*press"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depressed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depressing}.] [L. depressus, p. p. of deprimere; de- + premere to press. See {Press}.] 1. To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes. [bd]With lips depressed.[b8] --Tennyson. 2. To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride. 3. To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed. 4. To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc. 5. To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate. 6. (Math.) To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree. {To depress the pole} (Naut.), to cause the sidereal pole to appear lower or nearer the horizon, as by sailing toward the equator. Syn: To sink; lower; abase; cast down; deject; humble; degrade; dispirit; discourage. | |
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Depressingly \De*press"ing*ly\, adv. In a depressing manner. | |
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Depression \De*pres"sion\, n. [L. depressio: cf. F. d[82]pression.] 1. The act of depressing. 2. The state of being depressed; a sinking. 3. A falling in of the surface; a sinking below its true place; a cavity or hollow; as, roughness consists in little protuberances and depressions. 4. Humiliation; abasement, as of pride. 5. Dejection; despondency; lowness. In a great depression of spirit. --Baker. 6. Diminution, as of trade, etc.; inactivity; dullness. 7. (Astron.) The angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon. 8. (Math.) The operation of reducing to a lower degree; -- said of equations. 9. (Surg.) A method of operating for cataract; couching. See {Couch}, v. t., 8. {Angle of depression} (Geod.), one which a descending line makes with a horizontal plane. {Depression of the dewpoint} (Meteor.), the number of degrees that the dew-point is lower than the actual temperature of the atmosphere. {Depression of the pole}, its apparent sinking, as the spectator goes toward the equator. {Depression of the visible horizon}. (Astron.) Same as {Dip of the horizon}, under {Dip}. Syn: Abasement; reduction; sinking; fall; humiliation; dejection; melancholy. | |
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Depression \De*pres"sion\, n. [L. depressio: cf. F. d[82]pression.] 1. The act of depressing. 2. The state of being depressed; a sinking. 3. A falling in of the surface; a sinking below its true place; a cavity or hollow; as, roughness consists in little protuberances and depressions. 4. Humiliation; abasement, as of pride. 5. Dejection; despondency; lowness. In a great depression of spirit. --Baker. 6. Diminution, as of trade, etc.; inactivity; dullness. 7. (Astron.) The angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon. 8. (Math.) The operation of reducing to a lower degree; -- said of equations. 9. (Surg.) A method of operating for cataract; couching. See {Couch}, v. t., 8. {Angle of depression} (Geod.), one which a descending line makes with a horizontal plane. {Depression of the dewpoint} (Meteor.), the number of degrees that the dew-point is lower than the actual temperature of the atmosphere. {Depression of the pole}, its apparent sinking, as the spectator goes toward the equator. {Depression of the visible horizon}. (Astron.) Same as {Dip of the horizon}, under {Dip}. Syn: Abasement; reduction; sinking; fall; humiliation; dejection; melancholy. | |
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Depression \De*pres"sion\, n. [L. depressio: cf. F. d[82]pression.] 1. The act of depressing. 2. The state of being depressed; a sinking. 3. A falling in of the surface; a sinking below its true place; a cavity or hollow; as, roughness consists in little protuberances and depressions. 4. Humiliation; abasement, as of pride. 5. Dejection; despondency; lowness. In a great depression of spirit. --Baker. 6. Diminution, as of trade, etc.; inactivity; dullness. 7. (Astron.) The angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon. 8. (Math.) The operation of reducing to a lower degree; -- said of equations. 9. (Surg.) A method of operating for cataract; couching. See {Couch}, v. t., 8. {Angle of depression} (Geod.), one which a descending line makes with a horizontal plane. {Depression of the dewpoint} (Meteor.), the number of degrees that the dew-point is lower than the actual temperature of the atmosphere. {Depression of the pole}, its apparent sinking, as the spectator goes toward the equator. {Depression of the visible horizon}. (Astron.) Same as {Dip of the horizon}, under {Dip}. Syn: Abasement; reduction; sinking; fall; humiliation; dejection; melancholy. | |
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Depression \De*pres"sion\, n. [L. depressio: cf. F. d[82]pression.] 1. The act of depressing. 2. The state of being depressed; a sinking. 3. A falling in of the surface; a sinking below its true place; a cavity or hollow; as, roughness consists in little protuberances and depressions. 4. Humiliation; abasement, as of pride. 5. Dejection; despondency; lowness. In a great depression of spirit. --Baker. 6. Diminution, as of trade, etc.; inactivity; dullness. 7. (Astron.) The angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon. 8. (Math.) The operation of reducing to a lower degree; -- said of equations. 9. (Surg.) A method of operating for cataract; couching. See {Couch}, v. t., 8. {Angle of depression} (Geod.), one which a descending line makes with a horizontal plane. {Depression of the dewpoint} (Meteor.), the number of degrees that the dew-point is lower than the actual temperature of the atmosphere. {Depression of the pole}, its apparent sinking, as the spectator goes toward the equator. {Depression of the visible horizon}. (Astron.) Same as {Dip of the horizon}, under {Dip}. Syn: Abasement; reduction; sinking; fall; humiliation; dejection; melancholy. | |
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Depressive \De*press"ive\, a. Able or tending to depress or cast down. -- {De*press"ive*ness}, n. | |
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Depressive \De*press"ive\, a. Able or tending to depress or cast down. -- {De*press"ive*ness}, n. | |
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Depressomotor \De*pres`so*mo"tor\, a. (Med.) Depressing or diminishing the capacity for movement, as depressomotor nerves, which lower or inhibit muscular activity. -- n. Any agent that depresses the activity of the motor centers, as bromides, etc. | |
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Depressor \De*press"or\, n. 1. One who, or that which, presses down; an oppressor. 2. (Anat.) A muscle that depresses or tends to draw down a part. {Depressor nerve} (Physiol.), a nerve which lowers the activity of an organ; as, the depressor nerve of the heart. | |
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Depressor \De*press"or\, n. 1. One who, or that which, presses down; an oppressor. 2. (Anat.) A muscle that depresses or tends to draw down a part. {Depressor nerve} (Physiol.), a nerve which lowers the activity of an organ; as, the depressor nerve of the heart. | |
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Deprisure \De*pri"sure\, n. [F. d[82]priser to undervalue; pref. d[82]- (L. dis-) + priser to prize, fr. prix price, fr. L. pretium. See {Dispraise}.] Low estimation; disesteem; contempt. [Obs.] | |
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Deprostrate \De*pros"trate\, a. Fully prostrate; humble; low; rude. [Obs.] How may weak mortal ever hope to file His unsmooth tongue, and his deprostrate style. --G. Fletcher. | |
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Depurgatory \De*pur"ga*to*ry\, a. Serving to purge; tending to cleanse or purify. [Obs.] --Cotgrave. | |
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Devergence \De*ver"gence\, Devergency \De*ver"gen*cy\, n. See {Divergence}. [Obs.] | |
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Devergence \De*ver"gence\, Devergency \De*ver"gen*cy\, n. See {Divergence}. [Obs.] | |
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Devirginate \De*vir"gin*ate\, a. [L. devirginatus, p. p. of devirginare.] Deprived of virginity. [R.] | |
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Devirginate \De*vir"gin*ate\, v. t. To deprive of virginity; to deflour. [R.] --Sandys. | |
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Devirgination \De*vir`gi*na"tion\, n. [L. devirginatio.] A deflouring. [R.] --Feltham. | |
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Diaphragm \Di"a*phragm\, n. [L. diaphragma, Gr. [?], fr. [?] to fence by a partition wall; dia` through + [?], [?], to fence, inclose; prob. akin to L. fareire to stuff: cf. F. diaphragme. See {Farce}.] 1. A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it. 2. (Anat.) The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff. 3. (Zo[94]l.) A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts. 4. (Opt.) A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope. 5. (Mach.) A partition in any compartment, for various purposes. {Diaphragm pump}, one in which a flexible diaphragm takes the place of a piston. | |
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Diaphragm \Di"a*phragm\, n. [L. diaphragma, Gr. [?], fr. [?] to fence by a partition wall; dia` through + [?], [?], to fence, inclose; prob. akin to L. fareire to stuff: cf. F. diaphragme. See {Farce}.] 1. A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it. 2. (Anat.) The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff. 3. (Zo[94]l.) A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts. 4. (Opt.) A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope. 5. (Mach.) A partition in any compartment, for various purposes. {Diaphragm pump}, one in which a flexible diaphragm takes the place of a piston. | |
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Diaphragmatic \Di`a*phrag*mat"ic\, a. [Cf. F. diaphragmatique.] Pertaining to a diaphragm; as, diaphragmatic respiration; the diaphragmatic arteries and nerves. | |
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Diffract \Dif*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Diffracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diffracting}.] [L. diffractus, p. p. of diffringere to break in pieces; dif- = dis- + frangere to break. See {Fracture}.] To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a[?] rays of light. | |
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Diffract \Dif*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Diffracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diffracting}.] [L. diffractus, p. p. of diffringere to break in pieces; dif- = dis- + frangere to break. See {Fracture}.] To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a[?] rays of light. | |
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Diffract \Dif*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Diffracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diffracting}.] [L. diffractus, p. p. of diffringere to break in pieces; dif- = dis- + frangere to break. See {Fracture}.] To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a[?] rays of light. | |
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Diffraction \Dif*frac"tion\, n. [Cf. F. diffraction.] (Opt.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars. Remarked by Grimaldi (1665), and referred by him to a property of light which he called diffraction. --Whewell. {Diffraction grating}. (Optics) See under {Grating}. {Diffraction spectrum}. (Optics) See under {Spectrum}. | |
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Diffraction \Dif*frac"tion\, n. [Cf. F. diffraction.] (Opt.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars. Remarked by Grimaldi (1665), and referred by him to a property of light which he called diffraction. --Whewell. {Diffraction grating}. (Optics) See under {Grating}. {Diffraction spectrum}. (Optics) See under {Spectrum}. | |
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Grating \Grat"ing\, n. [See 2d Grate.] 1. A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent. 2. (Optics) A system of close equidistant and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also {diffraction grating}. 3. pl. (Naut.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats. [1913 Webster] | |
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Diffraction \Dif*frac"tion\, n. [Cf. F. diffraction.] (Opt.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars. Remarked by Grimaldi (1665), and referred by him to a property of light which he called diffraction. --Whewell. {Diffraction grating}. (Optics) See under {Grating}. {Diffraction spectrum}. (Optics) See under {Spectrum}. | |
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Grating \Grat"ing\, n. [See 2d Grate.] 1. A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent. 2. (Optics) A system of close equidistant and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also {diffraction grating}. 3. pl. (Naut.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats. [1913 Webster] | |
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Spectrum \Spec"trum\, n.; pl. {Spectra}. [L. See {Specter}.] 1. An apparition; a specter. [Obs.] 2. (Opt.) (a) The several colored and other rays of which light is composed, separated by the refraction of a prism or other means, and observed or studied either as spread out on a screen, by direct vision, by photography, or otherwise. See Illust. of {Light}, and {Spectroscope}. (b) A luminous appearance, or an image seen after the eye has been exposed to an intense light or a strongly illuminated object. When the object is colored, the image appears of the complementary color, as a green image seen after viewing a red wafer lying on white paper. Called also {ocular spectrum}. {Absorption spectrum}, the spectrum of light which has passed through a medium capable of absorbing a portion of the rays. It is characterized by dark spaces, bands, or lines. {Chemical spectrum}, a spectrum of rays considered solely with reference to their chemical effects, as in photography. These, in the usual photogrophic methods, have their maximum influence at and beyond the violet rays, but are not limited to this region. {Chromatic spectrum}, the visible colored rays of the solar spectrum, exhibiting the seven principal colors in their order, and covering the central and larger portion of the space of the whole spectrum. {Continous spectrum}, a spectrum not broken by bands or lines, but having the colors shaded into each other continously, as that from an incandescent solid or liquid, or a gas under high pressure. {Diffraction spectrum}, a spectrum produced by diffraction, as by a grating. {Gaseous spectrum}, the spectrum of an incandesoent gas or vapor, under moderate, or especially under very low, pressure. It is characterized by bright bands or lines. {Normal spectrum}, a representation of a spectrum arranged upon conventional plan adopted as standard, especially a spectrum in which the colors are spaced proportionally to their wave lengths, as when formed by a diffraction grating. {Ocular spectrum}. See {Spectrum}, 2 (b), above. {Prismatic spectrum}, a spectrum produced by means of a prism. {Solar spectrum}, the spectrum of solar light, especially as thrown upon a screen in a darkened room. It is characterized by numerous dark lines called Fraunhofer lines. {Spectrum analysis}, chemical analysis effected by comparison of the different relative positions and qualities of the fixed lines of spectra produced by flames in which different substances are burned or evaporated, each substance having its own characteristic system of lines. {Thermal spectrum}, a spectrum of rays considered solely with reference to their heating effect, especially of those rays which produce no luminous phenomena. | |
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Diffraction \Dif*frac"tion\, n. [Cf. F. diffraction.] (Opt.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars. Remarked by Grimaldi (1665), and referred by him to a property of light which he called diffraction. --Whewell. {Diffraction grating}. (Optics) See under {Grating}. {Diffraction spectrum}. (Optics) See under {Spectrum}. | |
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Diffractive \Dif*frac"tive\, a. That produces diffraction. | |
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Dunker \Dun"ker\, n. [G. tunken to dip.] One of a religious denomination whose tenets and practices are mainly those of the Baptists, but partly those of the Quakers; -- called also {Tunkers}, {Dunkards}, {Dippers}, and, by themselves, {Brethren}, and {German Baptists}. Note: The denomination was founded in Germany in 1708, but after a few years the members emigrated to the United States. {Seventh-day Dunkers}, a sect which separated from the Dunkers and formed a community, in 1728. They keep the seventh day or Saturday as the Sabbath. | |
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Diprismatic \Di`pris*mat"ic\, a. [Prefix di- + prismatic.] Doubly prismatic. | |
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Divaricate \Di*var"i*cate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Divaricated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divaricating}.] [L. divaricatus, p. p. of divaricare to stretch apart; di- = dis- + varicare to straddle, fr. varicus straddling, fr. varus stretched outwards.] 1. To part into two branches; to become bifid; to fork. 2. To diverge; to be divaricate. --Woodward. | |
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Divaricate \Di*var"i*cate\, v. t. To divide into two branches; to cause to branch apart. | |
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Divaricate \Di*var"i*cate\, a. [L. divaricatus, p. p.] 1. Diverging; spreading asunder; widely diverging. 2. (Biol.) Forking and diverging; widely diverging; as the branches of a tree, or as lines of sculpture, or color markings on animals, etc. | |
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Divaricate \Di*var"i*cate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Divaricated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divaricating}.] [L. divaricatus, p. p. of divaricare to stretch apart; di- = dis- + varicare to straddle, fr. varicus straddling, fr. varus stretched outwards.] 1. To part into two branches; to become bifid; to fork. 2. To diverge; to be divaricate. --Woodward. | |
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Divaricately \Di*var"i*cate*ly\, adv. With divarication. | |
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Divaricate \Di*var"i*cate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Divaricated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divaricating}.] [L. divaricatus, p. p. of divaricare to stretch apart; di- = dis- + varicare to straddle, fr. varicus straddling, fr. varus stretched outwards.] 1. To part into two branches; to become bifid; to fork. 2. To diverge; to be divaricate. --Woodward. | |
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Divarication \Di*var`i*ca"tion\, n. [Cf. F. divarication.] 1. A separation into two parts or branches; a forking; a divergence. 2. An ambiguity of meaning; a disagreement of difference in opinion. --Sir T. Browne. 3. (Biol.) A divergence of lines of color sculpture, or of fibers at different angles. | |
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Divaricator \Di*var`i*ca"tor\, n. (Zo[94]l.) One of the muscles which open the shell of brachiopods; a cardinal muscle. See Illust. of {Brachiopoda}. | |
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Diverge \Di*verge"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Diverged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diverging}.] [L. di- = dis- + vergere to bend, incline. See {Verge}.] 1. To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to {converge}; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun. 2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken. | |
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Diverge \Di*verge"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Diverged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diverging}.] [L. di- = dis- + vergere to bend, incline. See {Verge}.] 1. To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to {converge}; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun. 2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken. | |
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Divergement \Di*verge"ment\, n. Divergence. | |
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Divergence \Di*ver"gence\, Divergency \Di*ver"gen*cy\, n. [Cf. F. divergence.] 1. A receding from each other in moving from a common center; the state of being divergent; as, an angle is made by the divergence of straight lines. Rays come to the eye in a state of divergency. --[?][?][?][?][?][?]. 2. Disagreement; difference. Related with some divergence by other writers. --Sir G. C. Lewis. | |
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Divergence \Di*ver"gence\, Divergency \Di*ver"gen*cy\, n. [Cf. F. divergence.] 1. A receding from each other in moving from a common center; the state of being divergent; as, an angle is made by the divergence of straight lines. Rays come to the eye in a state of divergency. --[?][?][?][?][?][?]. 2. Disagreement; difference. Related with some divergence by other writers. --Sir G. C. Lewis. | |
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Divergent \Di*ver"gent\, a. [Cf. F. divergent. See {Diverge}.] 1. Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to {convergent}. 2. (Optics) Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens. 3. Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement. {Divergent series}. (Math.) See {Diverging series}, under {Diverging}. | |
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Divergent \Di*ver"gent\, a. [Cf. F. divergent. See {Diverge}.] 1. Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to {convergent}. 2. (Optics) Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens. 3. Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement. {Divergent series}. (Math.) See {Diverging series}, under {Diverging}. | |
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Diverging \Di*ver"ging\, a. Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent. {Diverging series} (Math.), a series whose terms are larger as the series is extended; a series the sum of whose terms does not approach a finite limit when the series is extended indefinitely; -- opposed to a {converging series}. | |
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Diverge \Di*verge"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Diverged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diverging}.] [L. di- = dis- + vergere to bend, incline. See {Verge}.] 1. To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to {converge}; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun. 2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken. | |
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Meniscus \Me*nis"cus\, n.; pl. L. {Menisci} (-s[c6]), E. {Meniscuses}. [NL., from Gr. [?], dim. of mh`nh the moon.] 1. A crescent. 2. (Opt.) A lens convex on one side and concave on the other. 3. (Anat.) An interarticular synovial cartilage or membrane; esp., one of the intervertebral synovial disks in some parts of the vertebral column of birds. {Converging meniscus}, {Diverging meniscus}. See {Lens}. | |
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Diverging \Di*ver"ging\, a. Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent. {Diverging series} (Math.), a series whose terms are larger as the series is extended; a series the sum of whose terms does not approach a finite limit when the series is extended indefinitely; -- opposed to a {converging series}. | |
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Divergingly \Di*ver"ging*ly\, adv. In a diverging manner. | |
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Divers \Di"vers\, a. [F. divers, L. diversus turned in different directions, different, p. p. of divertere. See {Divert}, and cf. {Diverse}.] 1. Different in kind or species; diverse. [Obs.] Every sect of them hath a divers posture. --Bacon. Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds. --Deut. xxii. 9. 2. Several; sundry; various; more than one, but not a great number; as, divers philosophers. Also used substantively or pronominally. Divers of Antonio's creditors. --Shak. Note: Divers is now limited to the plural; as, divers ways (not divers way). Besides plurality it ordinarily implies variety of kind. | |
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Diverse \Di*verse"\, adv. In different directions; diversely. | |
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Diverse \Di*verse"\, v. i. To turn aside. [Obs.] The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart. --Spenser. | |
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Diverse \Di"verse\ (?; 277), a. [The same word as divers. See {Divers}.] 1. Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate. The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from its original import. --J. Edwards. Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she. --R. Browning. 2. Capable of various forms; multiform. Eloquence is a great and diverse thing. --B. Jonson. | |
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Diversely \Di"verse*ly\, adv. 1. In different ways; differently; variously. [bd]Diversely interpreted.[b8] --Bacon. How diversely love doth his pageants play. --Spenser. 2. In different directions; to different points. On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. --Pope. | |
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Diverseness \Di*verse"ness\, n. The quality of being diverse. | |
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Diversifiability \Di*ver`si*fi`a*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality or capacity of being diversifiable. --Earle. | |
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Diversifiable \Di*ver"si*fi`a*ble\, a. Capable of being diversified or varied. --Boyle. | |
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Diversification \Di*ver`si*fi*ca"tion\, n. [See {Diversify}.] 1. The act of making various, or of changing form or quality. --Boyle. 2. State of diversity or variation; variegation; modification; change; alternation. Infinite diversifications of tints may be produced. --Adventurer. | |
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Diversified \Di*ver"si*fied\, a. Distinguished by various forms, or by a variety of aspects or objects; variegated; as, diversified scenery or landscape. | |
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Diversify \Di*ver"si*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Diversified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diversifying}.] [F. diversifier, LL. diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.), akin to facere to make. See {Diverse}.] To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects. Separated and diversified on from another. --Locke. Its seven colors, that diversify all the face of nature. --I. Taylor. | |
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Diversifier \Di*ver"si*fi`er\, n. One who, or that which, diversifies. | |
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Diversiform \Di*ver"si*form\, a. [L. diversus diverse + -form.] Of a different form; of varied forms. | |
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Diversify \Di*ver"si*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Diversified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diversifying}.] [F. diversifier, LL. diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.), akin to facere to make. See {Diverse}.] To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects. Separated and diversified on from another. --Locke. Its seven colors, that diversify all the face of nature. --I. Taylor. | |
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Diversify \Di*ver"si*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Diversified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Diversifying}.] [F. diversifier, LL. diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.), akin to facere to make. See {Diverse}.] To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects. Separated and diversified on from another. --Locke. Its seven colors, that diversify all the face of nature. --I. Taylor. | |
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Diversiloquent \Di`ver*sil"o*quent\, a. [L. diversus diverse + loquens, p. pr. of loqui to speak.] Speaking in different ways. [R.] | |
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Diversion \Di*ver"sion\, n. [Cf. F. diversion. See {Divert}.] 1. The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business. 2. That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth. [bd]Public diversions.[b8] --V. Knox. Such productions of wit and humor as expose vice and folly, furnish useful diversion to readers. --Addison. 3. (Mil.) The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts. Syn: Amusement; entertainment; pastime; recreation; sport; game; play; solace; merriment. | |
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Diversity \Di*ver"si*ty\, n.; pl. {Diversities}. [F. diversit[82], L. diversitas, fr. diversus. See {Diverse}.] 1. A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness. They will prove opposite; and not resting in a bare diversity, rise into a contrariety. --South. 2. Multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety. [bd]Diversity of sounds.[b8] --Shak. [bd]Diversities of opinion.[b8] --Secker. 3. Variegation. [bd]Bright diversities of day.[b8] --Pope. Syn: See {Variety}. | |
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Diversity \Di*ver"si*ty\, n.; pl. {Diversities}. [F. diversit[82], L. diversitas, fr. diversus. See {Diverse}.] 1. A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness. They will prove opposite; and not resting in a bare diversity, rise into a contrariety. --South. 2. Multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety. [bd]Diversity of sounds.[b8] --Shak. [bd]Diversities of opinion.[b8] --Secker. 3. Variegation. [bd]Bright diversities of day.[b8] --Pope. Syn: See {Variety}. | |
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Diversivolent \Di`ver*siv"o*lent\, a. [L. diversus diverse + volens, -entis, p. pr. of velle to wish.] Desiring different things. [Obs.] --Webster (White Devil). | |
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Diversory \Di*ver"so*ry\, a. Serving or tending to divert; also, distinguishing. [Obs.] | |
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Diversory \Di*ver"so*ry\, n. [L. diversorium, deversorium, an inn or lodging.] A wayside inn. [Obs. or R.] --Chapman. | |
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Divorce \Di*vorce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Divorced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divorcing}.] [Cf. F. divorcer. See {Divorce}, n.] 1. To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce. 2. To separate or disunite; to sunder. It [a word] was divorced from its old sense. --Earle. 3. To make away; to put away. Nothing but death Shall e'er divorce my dignities. --Shak. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorce \Di*vorce"\, n. [F. divorce, L. divortium, fr. divortere, divertere, to turn different ways, to separate. See {Divert}.] 1. (Law) (a) A legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is properly a divorce, and called, technically, divorce a vinculo matrimonii. [bd]from the bond of matrimony.[b8] (b) The separation of a married woman from the bed and board of her husband -- divorce a mensa et toro ([or] thoro), [bd]from bed board.[b8] 2. The decree or writing by which marriage is dissolved. 3. Separation; disunion of things closely united. To make divorce of their incorporate league. --Shak. 4. That which separates. [Obs.] --Shak. {Bill of divorce}. See under {Bill}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorceable \Di*vorce"a*ble\, a. Capable of being divorced. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorce \Di*vorce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Divorced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divorcing}.] [Cf. F. divorcer. See {Divorce}, n.] 1. To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce. 2. To separate or disunite; to sunder. It [a word] was divorced from its old sense. --Earle. 3. To make away; to put away. Nothing but death Shall e'er divorce my dignities. --Shak. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorcee \Di*vor`cee"\, n. A person divorced. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorceless \Di*vorce"less\, a. Incapable of being divorced or separated; free from divorce. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorcement \Di*vorce"ment\, n. Dissolution of the marriage tie; divorce; separation. Let him write her a divorcement. --Deut. xxiv. 1. The divorcement of our written from our spoken language. --R. Morris. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorcer \Di*vor"cer\, n. The person or cause that produces or effects a divorce. --Drummond. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorcible \Di*vor"ci*ble\, a. Divorceable. --Milton. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorce \Di*vorce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Divorced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divorcing}.] [Cf. F. divorcer. See {Divorce}, n.] 1. To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce. 2. To separate or disunite; to sunder. It [a word] was divorced from its old sense. --Earle. 3. To make away; to put away. Nothing but death Shall e'er divorce my dignities. --Shak. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divorcive \Di*vor"cive\, a. Having power to divorce; tending to divorce. [bd]This divorcive law.[b8] --Milton. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Dover's Powder \Do"ver's Pow"der\ [From Dr. Dover, an English physician.] (Med.) A powder of ipecac and opium, compounded, in the United States, with sugar of milk, but in England (as formerly in the United States) with sulphate of potash, and in France (as in Dr. Dover's original prescription) with nitrate and sulphate of potash and licorice. It is an anodyne diaphoretic. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
d8Dvergr \[d8]Dver"gr\, n.; pl. {Dvergar}. [See {Dwarf}.] (Scand. Myth.) A dwarf supposed to dwell in rocks and hills and to be skillful in working metals. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
De Forest, WI (village, FIPS 19350) Location: 43.24576 N, 89.34575 W Population (1990): 4882 (1757 housing units) Area: 6.2 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 53532 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Devereux, GA Zip code(s): 31087 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Devers, TX (city, FIPS 20140) Location: 30.02759 N, 94.58508 W Population (1990): 318 (153 housing units) Area: 4.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 77538 | |
From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: | |
deprecated adj. Said of a program or feature that is considered obsolescent and in the process of being phased out, usually in favor of a specified replacement. Deprecated features can, unfortunately, linger on for many years. This term appears with distressing frequency in standards documents when the committees writing the documents realize that large amounts of extant (and presumably happily working) code depend on the feature(s) that have passed out of favor. See also {dusty deck}. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
De Bruijn graph De Bruijn graphs are especially easy to use for {routing}, with shifting of source and destination addresses. [What properties? How are they used in routing?] (1998-04-28) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
De Bruijn notation {functions} using numbers instead of names to refer to {formal parameters}. A reference to a formal parameter is a number which gives the number of lambdas (written as \ here) between the reference and the lambda which binds the parameter. E.g. the function \ f . \ x . f x would be written \ . \ . 1 0. The 0 refers to the innermost lambda, the 1 to the next etc. The chief advantage of this notation is that it avoids the possibility of {name capture} and removes the need for {alpha conversion}. [N.G. De Bruijn, "Lambda Calculus Notation with Nameless Dummies: A Tool for Automatic Formula Manipulation, with Application to the Church-Rosser Theorem", Indag Math. 34, pp 381-392]. (2003-06-15) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
deboursification Newsgroups header of a {followup}. The term applies particularly to the removal of frivolous groups added by one of the Kooks. See also: {sneck}. [Sam Spade anti-{spam} software]. (1999-09-15) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
deforestation eliminating intermediate data structures built and passed between composed functions in {function languages}. (1997-06-21) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
defrag {defragment} | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
defragment coalesce files and free space on a {file system}. As modern file systems are used and files are deleted and created, the total free space becomes split into smaller non-contiguous blocks (composed of "{clusters}" or "{sectors}" or some other unit of allocation). Eventually new files being created, and old files being extended, cannot be stored each in a single contiguous block but become scattered across the file system. This degrades performance as multiple {seek} operations are required to access a single fragmented file. Defragmenting consolidates each existing file and the free space into a continuous group of sectors. Access speed will be improved due to reduced seeking. The rate of fragmentation depends on the {algorithm} used to allocate space and the number and position of free sectors. A nearly-full file system will fragment more quickly. {MSDOS} and {Microsoft Windows} use the simplest algorithm to allocate free clusters and so fragmentaton occurs quickly. A disk should be defragmented before fragmentation reaches 10%. (1997-08-29) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
deprecated Said of a program or feature that is considered obsolescent and in the process of being phased out, usually in favour of a specified replacement. Deprecated features can, unfortunately, linger on for many years. This term appears with distressing frequency in standards documents when the committees writing the documents realise that large amounts of extant (and presumably happily working) code depend on the feature(s) that have passed out of favour. See also {dusty deck}. [{Jargon File}] (1995-04-19) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
diverge If a series of approximations to some value get progressively further from it then the series is said to diverge. The {reduction} of some term under some {evaluation strategy} diverges if it does not reach a {normal form} after a finite number of reductions. (1994-12-08) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Dvorak arranged to increase the speed and ease of typing over the normal {qwerty} layout; the most common characters (for English) have been put on the home row. The standard Dvorak International layout is: `~ 1! 2@ 3# 4% 5^ 6^ 7& 8* 9( 0) [\{ ]\} \\| '" ,< .> p y f g c r l /? += a o e u i d h t n s -_ ;: q j k x b m w v z [Do other Dvorak-like layout standards exist for other languages?] (2002-03-14) | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Divorce The dissolution of the marriage tie was regulated by the Mosaic law (Deut. 24:1-4). The Jews, after the Captivity, were reguired to dismiss the foreign women they had married contrary to the law (Ezra 10:11-19). Christ limited the permission of divorce to the single case of adultery. It seems that it was not uncommon for the Jews at that time to dissolve the union on very slight pretences (Matt. 5:31, 32; 19:1-9; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18). These precepts given by Christ regulate the law of divorce in the Christian Church. |