English Dictionary: Vinschgaubahn | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Thistle \This"tle\, n. [OE. thistil, AS. [thorn]istel; akin to D. & G. distel, OHG. distila, distil, Icel. [thorn]istill, Sw. tistel, Dan. tidsel; of uncertain origin.] (Bot.) Any one of several prickly composite plants, especially those of the genera {Cnicus}, {Craduus}, and {Onopordon}. The name is often also applied to other prickly plants. {Blessed thistle}, {Carduus benedictus}, so named because it was formerly considered an antidote to the bite of venomous creatures. {Bull thistle}, {Cnicus lanceolatus}, the common large thistle of neglected pastures. {Canada thistle}, {Cnicus arvensis}, a native of Europe, but introduced into the United States from Canada. {Cotton thistle}, {Onopordon Acanthium}. {Fuller's thistle}, the teasel. {Globe thistle}, {Melon thistle}, etc. See under {Globe}, {Melon}, etc. {Pine thistle}, {Atractylis gummifera}, a native of the Mediterranean region. A vicid gum resin flows from the involucre. {Scotch thistle}, either the cotton thistle, or the musk thistle, or the spear thistle; -- all used national emblems of Scotland. {Sow thistle}, {Sonchus oleraceus}. {Spear thistle}. Same as {Bull thistle}. {Star thistle}, a species of {Centaurea}. See {Centaurea}. {Torch thistle}, a candelabra-shaped plant of the genus Cereus. See {Cereus}. {Yellow thistle}, {Cincus horridulus}. {Thistle bird} (Zo[94]l.), the American goldfinch, or yellow-bird ({Spinus tristis}); -- so called on account of its feeding on the seeds of thistles. See Illust. under {Goldfinch}. {Thistle butterfly} (Zo[94]l.), a handsomely colored American butterfly ({Vanessa cardui}) whose larva feeds upon thistles; -- called also {painted lady}. {Thistle cock} (Zo[94]l.), the corn bunting ({Emberiza militaria}). [Prov. Eng.] {Thistle crown}, a gold coin of England of the reign of James I., worth four shillings. {Thistle finch} (Zo[94]l.), the goldfinch; -- so called from its fondness for thistle seeds. [Prov. Eng.] {Thistle funnel}, a funnel having a bulging body and flaring mouth. | |
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Vanjas \Van"jas\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The Australian pied crow shrike ({Strepera graculina}). It is glossy bluish black, with the under tail coverts and the tips and bases of the tail feathers white. | |
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vanquished}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vanquishing}.] [OE. venquishen, venquissen, venkisen,F. vaincre, pret. vainquis, OF. veintre, pret. venqui, venquis (cf. an OF. infin. vainquir), fr. L. vincere; akin to AS. w[c6]g war, battle, w[c6]gant a warrior, w[c6]gan to fight, Icel. v[c6]g battle, Goth. weihan to fight, contend. Cf. {Convince}, {Evict}, {Invincible}, {Victor}.] 1. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy. --Hakluyt. They . . . Vanquished the rebels in all encounters. --Clarendon. 2. Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to put down; to refute. This bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise. --Atterbury. For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still. --Goldsmith. Syn: To conquer; surmount; overcome; confute; silence. See {Conquer}. | |
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, n. (Far.) A disease in sheep, in which they pine away. [Written also {vinquish}.] | |
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Vanquishable \Van"quish*a*ble\, a. That may be vanquished. | |
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vanquished}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vanquishing}.] [OE. venquishen, venquissen, venkisen,F. vaincre, pret. vainquis, OF. veintre, pret. venqui, venquis (cf. an OF. infin. vainquir), fr. L. vincere; akin to AS. w[c6]g war, battle, w[c6]gant a warrior, w[c6]gan to fight, Icel. v[c6]g battle, Goth. weihan to fight, contend. Cf. {Convince}, {Evict}, {Invincible}, {Victor}.] 1. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy. --Hakluyt. They . . . Vanquished the rebels in all encounters. --Clarendon. 2. Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to put down; to refute. This bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise. --Atterbury. For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still. --Goldsmith. Syn: To conquer; surmount; overcome; confute; silence. See {Conquer}. | |
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Vanquisher \Van"quish*er\, n. One who, or that which, vanquishes. --Milton. | |
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vanquished}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vanquishing}.] [OE. venquishen, venquissen, venkisen,F. vaincre, pret. vainquis, OF. veintre, pret. venqui, venquis (cf. an OF. infin. vainquir), fr. L. vincere; akin to AS. w[c6]g war, battle, w[c6]gant a warrior, w[c6]gan to fight, Icel. v[c6]g battle, Goth. weihan to fight, contend. Cf. {Convince}, {Evict}, {Invincible}, {Victor}.] 1. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy. --Hakluyt. They . . . Vanquished the rebels in all encounters. --Clarendon. 2. Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to put down; to refute. This bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise. --Atterbury. For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still. --Goldsmith. Syn: To conquer; surmount; overcome; confute; silence. See {Conquer}. | |
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Vanquishment \Van"quish*ment\, n. The act of vanquishing, or the state of being vanquished. --Bp. Hall. | |
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Venesection \Ve`ne*sec"tion\, n. [NL. venaesectio; L. vena vein + sectio section.] (Med.) The act or operation of opening a vein for letting blood; bloodletting; phlebotomy. | |
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Vienna paste \Vi*en"na paste`\ (Pharm.) A caustic application made up of equal parts of caustic potash and quicklime; -- called also {Vienna caustic}. | |
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Vinaceous \Vi*na"ceous\ (?; 277), a. [L. vinaceus. See {Vine}.] 1. Belonging to, or like, wine or grapes. 2. Of the color of wine, especially of red wine. | |
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, n. (Far.) A disease in sheep, in which they pine away. [Written also {vinquish}.] | |
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Vinquish \Vin"quish\, n. (Far.) See {Vanquish}, n. | |
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, n. (Far.) A disease in sheep, in which they pine away. [Written also {vinquish}.] | |
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Vinquish \Vin"quish\, n. (Far.) See {Vanquish}, n. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Vance County, NC (county, FIPS 181) Location: 36.36467 N, 78.40516 W Population (1990): 38892 (15743 housing units) Area: 656.7 sq km (land), 42.2 sq km (water) | |
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Venice Center, NY Zip code(s): 13147 | |
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Venice Gardens, FL (CDP, FIPS 73950) Location: 27.06903 N, 82.40502 W Population (1990): 7701 (4085 housing units) Area: 6.5 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water) |