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d8Abandon \[d8]A`ban`don"\ ([adot]`b[aum]N`d[ocir]N"), n. [F. See {Abandon}.] A complete giving up to natural impulses; freedom from artificial constraint; careless freedom or ease. | |
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d8Abandum \[d8]A*ban"dum\ ([adot]*b[acr]n"d[ucr]m), n. [LL. See {Abandon}.] (Law) Anything forfeited or confiscated. | |
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d8Abnet \[d8]Ab"net\, n. [Heb.] The girdle of a Jewish priest or officer. | |
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d8Apnd2a \[d8]Ap*n[d2]"a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + [?], [?], breath, [?] to breathe, blow.] (Med.) Partial privation or suspension of breath; suffocation. | |
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d8Appendicularia \[d8]Ap`pen*dic`u*la"ri*a\, n. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of small free-swimming Tunicata, shaped somewhat like a tadpole, and remarkable for resemblances to the larv[91] of other Tunicata. It is the type of the order Copelata or Larvalia. See Illustration in Appendix. | |
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d8Appendiculata \[d8]Ap`pen*dic`u*la"ta\, n. pl. [NL.] (Zo[94]l.) An order of annelids; the Polych[ae]ta. | |
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d8Appendix vermiformis \[d8]Ap*pen"dix ver`mi*for"mis\ [NL.] (Anat.) The vermiform appendix. | |
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d8Au fond \[d8]Au` fond"\ [F., lit., at the bottom.] At bottom; fundamentally; essentially. | |
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d8B82nitier \[d8]B[82]*ni"tier`\, n. [F., fr. b[82]nir to bless.] (R. C. Ch.) A holy-water stoup. --Shipley. | |
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d8Bandala \[d8]Ban*da"la\, n. A fabric made in Manilla from the older leaf sheaths of the abaca ({Musa textilis}). | |
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d8Bandeau \[d8]Ban"deau\ (b[acr]n"d[omac]), n.; pl. {Bandeaux} (b[acr]n"d[omac]z). [F.] A narrow band or fillet; a part of a head-dress. Around the edge of this cap was a stiff bandeau of leather. --Sir W. Scott. | |
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d8Banderilla \[d8]Ban`de*ril"la\, n. [Sp., dim. of bandera banner. See {Banner}, and cf. {Banderole}.] A barbed dart carrying a banderole which the banderillero thrusts into the neck or shoulder of the bull in a bullfight. | |
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d8Banderillero \[d8]Ban`de*ril*le"ro\, n. [Sp.] One who thrusts in the banderillas in bullfighting. --W. D. Howells. | |
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d8Banteng \[d8]Ban"teng\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The wild ox of Java ({Bibos Banteng}). | |
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d8Benedicite \[d8]Ben`e*dic"i*te\, interj. [See {Benedicite}, n.] An exclamation corresponding to Bless you !. | |
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d8Benedicite \[d8]Ben`e*dic"i*te\, n. [L., (imperative pl.,) bless ye, praise ye.] A canticle (the Latin version of which begins with this word) which may be used in the order for morning prayer in the Church of England. It is taken from an apocryphal addition to the third chapter of Daniel. | |
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d8Benedictus \[d8]Ben`e*dic"tus\, n. [L., blessed. See {Benedict}, a.] The song of Zacharias at the birth of John the Baptist (--Luke i. 68); -- so named from the first word of the Latin version. | |
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d8Benthos \[d8]Ben"thos\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] depth of the sea.] The bottom of the sea, esp. of the deep oceans; hence (Bot. & Zo[94]l.), the fauna and flora of the sea bottom; -- opposed to {plankton}. | |
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d8Bhunder \[d8]Bhun"der\, n. [Native name.] (Zo[94]l.) An Indian monkey ({Macacus Rhesus}), protected by the Hindoos as sacred. See {Rhesus}. | |
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d8Binturong \[d8]Bin"tu*rong\, n. (Zo[94]l.) A small Asiatic civet of the genus {Arctilis}. | |
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d8Bon ton \[d8]Bon" ton"\ [F., good tone, manner.] The height of the fashion; fashionable society. | |
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d8Bondar \[d8]Bon"dar\, n. [Native name.] (Zo[94]l.) A small quadruped of Bengal ({Paradoxurus bondar}), allied to the genet; -- called also {musk cat}. | |
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d8Bonduc \[d8]Bon"duc\, n. [F. bonduc, fr. Ar. bunduq hazel nut, filbert nut.] (Bot.) See {Nicker tree}. | |
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d8Bonmot \[d8]Bon"mot`\, n.; pl. {Bonsmots}. [ F. bon good + mot word.] A witty repartee; a jest. | |
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d8Bonnet rouge \[d8]Bon`net" rouge"\ [F.] The red cap adopted by the extremists in the French Revolution, which became a sign of patriotism at that epoch; hence, a revolutionist; a Red Republican. | |
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d8Bontebok \[d8]Bon"te*bok\, n. [D. bont a sort of skin or fur, prop. variegated + bok buck.] (Zo[94]l.) The pied antelope of South Africa ({Alcelaphus pygarga}). Its face and rump are white. Called also {nunni}. | |
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d8Boomdas \[d8]Boom"das\, n. [D. boom tree + das badger.] (Zo[94]l.) A small African hyracoid mammal ({Dendrohyrax arboreus}) resembling the daman. | |
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d8Bund \[d8]Bund\, n. [G.] League; confederacy; esp. the confederation of German states. | |
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d8Bund \[d8]Bund\, n. [Hindi band.] An embankment against inundation. [India] --S. Wells Williams. | |
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d8Bunder \[d8]Bun"der\, n. [Pers. bandar a landing place, pier.] A boat or raft used in the East Indies in the landing of passengers and goods. | |
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d8Bundesrath \[d8]Bun"des*rath`\, n. [G.; bund confederacy + rath council.] Lit., a federal council, esp. of the German Empire. See {Legislature}. | |
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d8Bundesrath \[d8]Bun"des*rath`\ (b[oocr]n"d[ecr]s*r[aum]t`), n. [G., from bund (akin to E. bond) confederacy + rath council, prob. akin to E. read.] The federal council of the German Empire. In the Bundesrath and the Reichstag are vested the legislative functions. The federal council of Switzerland is also so called. Note: The Bundesrath of the German empire is presided over by a chancellor, and is composed of sixty-two members, who represent the different states of the empire, being appointed for each session by their respective governments. By this united congress, the highest tribunal of Switzerland, -- the Bundesrath -- is chosen, and the head of this is a president. --J. P. Peters (Trans. M[81]ller's Pol. Hist.). | |
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d8Bundes-Versammlung \[d8]Bun"des-Ver*samm"lung\, n. [G.; bund confederacy + versammlung assembly.] See {Legislature}, Switzerland. | |
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d8Bundobust \[d8]Bun"do*bust\, n. [Hind. & Per. bando-bast tying and binding.] System; discipline. [India] He has more bundobust than most men. --Kipling. | |
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d8Bunodonta \[d8]Bu`no*don"ta\, Bunodonts \Bu"no*donts\, n. pl. [NL. bunodonta, fr. Gr. [?] hill, heap + [?], [?], a tooth.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of the herbivorous mammals including the hogs and hippopotami; -- so called because the teeth are tuberculated. | |
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d8Diapente \[d8]Di`a*pen"te\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?] a fifth; dia` through + [?] five: cf. F. diapente.] 1. (Anc. Mus.) The interval of the fifth. 2. (Med.) A composition of five ingredients. | |
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d8Effendi \[d8]Ef*fen"di\, n. [Turk. efendi, fr. Modern Gr. [?], fr. Gr. [?] a chief. See {Authentic}.] Master; sir; -- a title of a Turkish state official and man of learning, especially one learned in the law. | |
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d8Epanadiplosis \[d8]Ep*an`a*di*plo"sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?]; 'epi` + [?] to make double.] (Rhet.) A figure by which the same word is used both at the beginning and at the end of a sentence; as, [bd]Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.[b8] --Phil. iv. 4. | |
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d8Epanodos \[d8]E*pan"o*dos\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?] a rising, return; 'epi` + [?] a way up, rising; [?] up + [?] way.] (Rhet.) A figure of speech in which the parts of a sentence or clause are repeated in inverse order, as in the following: O more exceeding love, or law more just? Just law, indeed, but more exceeding love! --Milton. | |
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d8Ependyma \[d8]Ep*en"dy*ma\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] an upper garment; 'epi` upon + [?] a garment; [?] in + [?] to put on.] (Anat.) The epithelial lining of the ventricles of the brain and the canal of the spinal cord; endyma; ependymis. | |
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d8Ependymis \[d8]Ep*en"dy*mis\, n. [NL.] See {Ependyma}. | |
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d8Epenthesis \[d8]E*pen"the*sis\, n.; pl. {Epentheses}. [L., fr. Gr. [?]; 'epi` + [?] to put or set in.] (Gram.) The insertion of a letter or a sound in the body of a word; as, the b in [bd]nimble[b8] from AS. n[emac]mol. | |
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d8Eventognathi \[d8]Ev`en*tog"na*thi\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Dr. [?] well + [?] within [?] the jaw.] (Zo[94]l.) An order of fishes including a vast number of freshwater species such as the carp, loach, chub, etc. | |
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d8Fantasticco \[d8]Fan*tas"tic*co\, n. [It.] A fantastic. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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d8Fantoccini \[d8]Fan`toc*ci"ni\, n. pl. [It., dim. fr. fante child.] Puppets caused to perform evolutions or dramatic scenes by means of machinery; also, the representations in which they are used. | |
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d8Fin de si8acle \[d8]Fin` de si[8a]"cle\ [F.] Lit., end of the century; -- mostly used adjectively in English to signify: belonging to, or characteristic of, the close of the 19th century; modern; [bd]up-to-date;[b8] as, fin-de-si[8a]cle ideas. | |
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d8Fondant \[d8]Fon"dant\, n. [F., lit., melting, p.pr. of fondre to melt, L. fundre. See {Found} to cast.] A kind of soft sweetmeat made by boiling solutions to the point of crystallization, usually molded; as, cherry fondant. | |
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d8Fondu \[d8]Fon`du"\, a. [F. fondu, p.p. of fondre to melt, blend. See {Found} to cast.] Blending; passing into each other by subtle gradations; -- said of colors or of the surface or material on which the colors are laid. | |
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d8Fondue \[d8]Fon`due"\, n. [Also erroneously {Fon`du"}.] [F. See {Fondu}; cf. {Fondant}.] (Cookery) A dish made of cheese, eggs, butter, etc., melted together. | |
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d8Fondus \[d8]Fon`dus"\, n. [F. fondu, prop. p. p. of fondre to melt, blend. See {Found} to cast.] A style of printing calico, paper hangings, etc., in which the colors are in bands and graduated into each other. --Ure. | |
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d8Fontanelle \[d8]Fon`ta`nelle"\, n. [F.] (Anat.) Same as {Fontanel}, 2. | |
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d8Fontange \[d8]Fon`tange"\, n. [F., from the name of the first wearer, Mlle. de Fontanges, about 1679.] A kind of tall headdress formerly worn. --Addison. | |
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d8Fumatorium \[d8]Fu`ma*to"ri*um\, n.; L. pl. {-ria}. [NL., fr. L. fumare, fumatum, to smoke.] An air-tight compartment in which vapor may be generated to destroy germs or insects; esp., the apparatus used to destroy San Jos[82] scale on nursery stock, with hydrocyanic acid vapor. | |
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d8Fumet \[d8]Fu`met"\, n. [F.] A high-flavored substance, such as extract of game, for flavoring dishes of food; less properly, a ragout of partridge and rabbit braised in wine. | |
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Fumet \Fu"met\d8Fumette \[d8]Fu*mette"\, n. [F. fumet odor, fume of wine or meat, fr. L. fumus smoke. See {Fume}, n.] The stench or high flavor of game or other meat when kept long. --Swift. | |
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d8Fundus \[d8]Fun"dus\, n. [L., bottom.] (Anat.) The bottom or base of any hollow organ; as, the fundus of the bladder; the fundus of the eye. | |
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d8Habendum \[d8]Ha*ben"dum\, n. [L., that must be had.] (Law) That part of a deed which follows the part called the premises, and determines the extent of the interest or estate granted; -- so called because it begins with the word Habendum. --Kent. | |
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d8Hypanthium \[d8]Hy*pan"thi*um\, n.; pl. L. {Hypanthia}, E. {Hypanthiums}. [NL., fr. Gr. "ypo beneath + 'a`nqos flower.] (Bot.) A fruit consisting in large part of a receptacle, enlarged below the calyx, as in the {Calycanthus}, the rose hip, and the pear. | |
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d8Ipomd2a \[d8]Ip`o*m[d2]"a\, n. [NL. [bd]Named, according to Linn[91]us, from Gr. 'i`ps, 'ipo`s, a bindweed [which it is not], and [?] like.[b8] --Gray.] (Bot.) A genus of twining plants with showy monopetalous flowers, including the morning-glory, the sweet potato, and the cypress vine. | |
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d8Opuntia \[d8]O*pun"ti*a\, n. [NL.] (Bot.) A genus of cactaceous plants; the prickly pear, or Indian fig. | |
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d8Panathen91a \[d8]Pan*ath`e*n[91]"a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]; [?], [?], all + [?] Athena.] The most ancient and important festival of Athens, celebrated in honor of Athena, the tutelary goddess of the city. | |
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d8Pandanus \[d8]Pan*da"nus\, n. [NL., fr. Malay pandan.] (Bot.) A genus of endogenous plants. See {Screw pine}. | |
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d8Pantastomata \[d8]Pan`ta*stom"a*ta\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?], [?], all + [?], [?], mouth.] (Zo[94]l.) One of the divisions of Flagellata, including the monads and allied forms. | |
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d8Pantopoda \[d8]Pan*top"o*da\, n. pl. [NL. See {Panto-}, & {-poda}.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Pycnogonida}. | |
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d8Penates \[d8]Pe*na"tes\, n. pl. [L.] (Rom. Antiq.) The household gods of the ancient Romans. They presided over the home and the family hearth. See {Lar}. | |
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d8Penduline \[d8]Pen"du`line\, n. [F. See {Pendulum}.] (Zo[94]l.) A European titmouse ({Parus, [or] [92]githalus, pendulinus}). It is noted for its elegant pendulous purselike nest, made of the down of willow trees and lined with feathers. | |
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d8Penetralia \[d8]Pen`e*tra"li*a\, n. pl. [L., fr. penetralis penetrating, internal. See {Penetrate}.] 1. The recesses, or innermost parts, of any thing or place, especially of a temple or palace. 2. Hidden things or secrets; privacy; sanctuary; as, the sacred penetralia of the home. | |
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d8Pennatula \[d8]Pen*nat"u*la\, n.; pl. L. {Pennatul[91]}, E. {Pennatulas}. [NL., fr. L. penna a feather.] (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of {Pennatula}, {Pteroides}, and allied genera of Alcyonaria, having a featherlike form; a sea-pen. The zooids are situated along one edge of the side branches. | |
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d8Pennatulacea \[d8]Pen*nat`u*la"ce*a\, n. pl. [NL. See {Pennatula}.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of alcyonoid corals, including the seapens and related kinds. They are able to move about by means of the hollow muscular peduncle, which also serves to support them upright in the mud. See {Pennatula}, and Illust. under {Alcyonaria}. | |
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d8Pentacrinus \[d8]Pen*tac"ri*nus\, n. [NL. See {Penta-}, and {Crinum}.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of large, stalked crinoids, of which several species occur in deep water among the West Indies and elsewhere. | |
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d8Pentagynia \[d8]Pen`ta*gyn"i*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] (see {Penta-}) + [?] female.] (Bot.) A Linn[91]an order of plants, having five styles or pistils. | |
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d8Pentalpha \[d8]Pen*tal"pha\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]: cf. F. pentalpha. See {Penta-}, and {Alpha}.] A five-pointed star, resembling five alphas joined at their bases; -- used as a symbol. | |
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d8Pentamera \[d8]Pen*tam"e*ra\, n. pl. [NL. See {Pentamerous}.] (Zo[94]l.) An extensive division of Coleoptera, including those that normally have five-jointed tarsi. It embraces about half of all the known species of the Coleoptera. | |
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d8Pentamerus \[d8]Pen*tam"e*rus\, n. [NL. See {Pentamerous}.] (Paleon.) A genus of extinct Paleozoic brachiopods, often very abundant in the Upper Silurian. {Pentamerus limestone} (Geol.), a Silurian limestone composed largely of the shells of Pentamerus. | |
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d8Pentandria \[d8]Pen*tan"dri*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] (see {Penta-}) + [?], [?], man, male.] (Bot.) A Linn[91]an class of plants having five separate stamens. | |
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d8Pentastomida \[d8]Pen`ta*stom"i*da\, n. pl. [NL., fr. [?] (see {Penta-}) + [?] a mouth.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Linguatulina}. | |
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d8Pentathlon \[d8]Pen*tath"lon\, n. In the modern Olympic Games, a composite contest made up of a running broad jump, throwing the javelin, a 200-meter run, throwing the discus, and a 1500-meter run. | |
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d8Pentathlon \[d8]Pen*tath"lon\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?]; [?] five + [?] a contest.] (Gr. Antiq.) A fivefold athletic performance peculiar to the great national games of the Greeks, including leaping, foot racing, wrestling, throwing the discus, and throwing the spear. | |
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d8Pentremites \[d8]Pen`tre*mi"tes\, n. [NL., from Gr. [?] five + L. remus an oar.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of crinoids belonging to the Blastoidea. They have five petal-like ambulacra. | |
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d8Phantasma \[d8]Phan"tas"ma\, n. [L.] A phantasm. | |
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d8Pia mater \[d8]Pi"a ma"ter\ [NL., fr. L. pia (fem. of pius tender, kind) + mater mother.] (Anat.) The delicate and highly vascular membrane immediately investing the brain and spinal cord. | |
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d8Pinetum \[d8]Pi*ne"tum\, n. [L., a pine grove.] A plantation of pine trees; esp., a collection of living pine trees made for ornamental or scientific purposes. | |
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d8Pommett82 \[d8]Pom`met`t[82]"\, a. [F.] Having two balls or protuberances at each end; -- said of a cross. | |
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d8Pontifex \[d8]Pon"ti*fex\, n.; pl. {Pontifices}. [L.] A high priest; a pontiff. | |
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d8Puntello \[d8]Pun*tel"lo\, n.; pl. {-li}. [It., dim. of punto point.] (Sculpture) One of the points sometimes drilled as guides for cutting away superfluous stone. | |
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Punto \Pun"to\, n. [It. punto, L. punctum point. See {Point}.] (Fencing) A point or hit. {[d8]Punto diritto} [It.], a direct stroke or hit. {[d8]Punto reverso} [It. riverso reverse], a backhanded stroke. --Halliwell. [bd]Ah, the immortal passado! the punto reverso![b8] --Shak. | |
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Punto \Pun"to\, n. [It. punto, L. punctum point. See {Point}.] (Fencing) A point or hit. {[d8]Punto diritto} [It.], a direct stroke or hit. {[d8]Punto reverso} [It. riverso reverse], a backhanded stroke. --Halliwell. [bd]Ah, the immortal passado! the punto reverso![b8] --Shak. | |
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d8Vend82miaire \[d8]Ven`d[82]`miaire"\, n. [F., fr. L. vindemia vintage.] The first month of the French republican calendar, dating from September 22, 1792. Note: This calendar was substituted for the ordinary calendar, dating from the Christian era, by a decree of the National Convention in 1793. The 22d of September, 1792, which had been fixed upon as the day of the foundation of the republic, was also the date of the new calendar. In this calendar, the year, which began at midnight of the day of the autumnal equinox, was divided into twelve months of thirty days, with five additional days for festivals, and every fourth year six. Each month was divided into three decades of ten days each, the week being abolished. The names of the months in their order were, Vend[82]miaire, Brumaire, Frimaire Nivose, Pluviose, Ventose, Germinal, Flor[82]al, Prairial, Messidor, Thermidor (sometimes called Fervidor), and Fructidor. This calendar was abolished December 31, 1805, and the ordinary one restored January 1, 1806. | |
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d8Vendetta \[d8]Ven*det"ta\, n. [It.] A blood feud; private revenge for the murder of a kinsman. | |
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d8Venite \[d8]Ve*ni"te\, n. [L., come, imperative 2d person pl. So called from its opening word in the Latin version.] (Eccl.) The 95th Psalm, which is said or sung regularly in the public worship of many churches. Also, a musical composition adapted to this Psalm. | |
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d8Venter \[d8]Vent"er\, n. [L.] 1. (Anat.) (a) The belly; the abdomen; -- sometimes applied to any large cavity containing viscera. (b) The uterus, or womb. (c) A belly, or protuberant part; a broad surface; as, the venter of a muscle; the venter, or anterior surface, of the scapula. 2. (Zo[94]l.) The lower part of the abdomen in insects. 3. (Rom. & O. E. Law) A pregnant woman; a mother; as, A has a son B by one venter, and a daughter C by another venter; children by different venters. | |
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d8Ventose \[d8]Ven`tose"\, n. [F. vent[93]se. See {Ventose}, a.] The sixth month of the calendar adopted by the first French republic. It began February 19, and ended March 20. See {Vend[?]miaire}. | |
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d8Ventriculite \[d8]Ven*tric"u*lite\, n. [See {Ventriculus}.] (Paleon.) Any one of numerous species of siliceous fossil sponges belonging to {Ventriculites} and allied genera, characteristic of the Cretaceous period. Note: Many of them were shaped like vases, others like mushrooms. They belong to the hexactinellids, and are allied to the Venus's basket of modern seas. | |
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d8Ventriculus \[d8]Ven*tric"u*lus\, n.; pl. {Ventriculi}. [L., belly, dim. fr. venter belly.] (Zo[94]l.) (a) One of the stomachs of certain insects. (b) The body cavity of a sponge. | |
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d8Ventrimeson \[d8]Ven`tri*mes"on\, n. [NL. See {Venter}, and {Meson}.] (Anat.) See {Meson}. | |
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d8Vomito \[d8]Vo*mi"to\, n. [Sp. v[a2]mito, fr. L. vomitus. See {Vomit}, n.] (Med.) The yellow fever in its worst form, when it is usually attended with black vomit. See {Black vomit}. | |
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Daphnetin \Daph"ne*tin\, n. (Chem.) A colorless crystalline substance, {C9H6O4}, extracted from daphnin. | |
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Deaf \Deaf\ (?; 277), a. [OE. def, deaf, deef, AS. de[a0]f; akin to D. doof, G. taub, Icel. daufr, Dan. d[94]v, Sw. d[94]f, Goth. daubs, and prob. to E. dumb (the original sense being, dull as applied to one of the senses), and perh. to Gr. [?] (for [?]) blind, [?] smoke, vapor, folly, and to G. toben to rage. Cf. {Dum}b.] 1. Wanting the sense of hearing, either wholly or in part; unable to perceive sounds; hard of hearing; as, a deaf man. Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf. --Shak. 2. Unwilling to hear or listen; determinedly inattentive; regardless; not to be persuaded as to facts, argument, or exhortation; -- with to; as, deaf to reason. O, that men's ears should be To counsel deaf, but not to flattery! --Shak. 3. Deprived of the power of hearing; deafened. Deaf with the noise, I took my hasty flight. --Dryden. 4. Obscurely heard; stifled; deadened. [R.] A deaf murmur through the squadron went. --Dryden. 5. Decayed; tasteless; dead; as, a deaf nut; deaf corn. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. If the season be unkindly and intemperate, they [peppers] will catch a blast; and then the seeds will be deaf, void, light, and naught. --Holland. {Deaf and dumb}, without the sense of hearing or the faculty of speech. See {Deaf-mute}. | |
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Dumb \Dumb\, a. [AS. dumb; akin to D. dom stupid, dumb, Sw. dumb, Goth. dumbs; cf. Gr. [?] blind. See {Deaf}, and cf. {Dummy}.] 1. Destitute of the power of speech; unable; to utter articulate sounds; as, the dumb brutes. To unloose the very tongues even of dumb creatures. --Hooker. 2. Not willing to speak; mute; silent; not speaking; not accompanied by words; as, dumb show. This spirit, dumb to us, will speak to him. --Shak. To pierce into the dumb past. -- J. C. Shairp. 3. Lacking brightness or clearness, as a color. [R.] Her stern was painted of a dumb white or dun color. --De Foe. {Deaf and dumb}. See {Deaf-mute}. {Dumb ague}, [or] {Dumb chill}, a form of intermittent fever which has no well-defined [bd]chill.[b8] [U.S.] {Dumb animal}, any animal except man; -- usually restricted to a domestic quadruped; -- so called in contradistinction to man, who is a [bd]speaking animal.[b8] {Dumb cake}, a cake made in silence by girls on St. Mark's eve, with certain mystic ceremonies, to discover their future husbands. --Halliwell. {Dumb cane} (Bot.), a west Indian plant of the Arum family ({Dieffenbachia seguina}), which, when chewed, causes the tongue to swell, and destroys temporarily the power of speech. {Dumb crambo}. See under {crambo}. {Dumb show}. (a) Formerly, a part of a dramatic representation, shown in pantomime. [bd]Inexplicable dumb shows and noise.[b8] --Shak. (b) Signs and gestures without words; as, to tell a story in dumb show. {To strike dumb}, to confound; to astonish; to render silent by astonishment; or, it may be, to deprive of the power of speech. Syn: Silent; speechless; noiseless. See {Mute}. | |
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Alphabet \Al"pha*bet\, n. [L. alphabetum, fr. Gr. [?] + [?], the first two Greek letters; Heb. [be]leph and beth: cf. F. alphabet.] 1. The letters of a language arranged in the customary order; the series of letters or signs which form the elements of written language. 2. The simplest rudiments; elements. The very alphabet of our law. --Macaulay. {Deaf and dumb alphabet}. See {Dactylology}. | |
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Deafen \Deaf"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deafened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Deafening}.] [From {Deaf}.] 1. To make deaf; to deprive of the power of hearing; to render incapable of perceiving sounds distinctly. Deafened and stunned with their promiscuous cries. --Addison. 2. (Arch.) To render impervious to sound, as a partition or floor, by filling the space within with mortar, by lining with paper, etc. | |
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Deaf-mute \Deaf"-mute`\, n. A person who is deaf and dumb; one who, through deprivation or defect of hearing, has either failed the acquire the power of speech, or has lost it. [See Illust. of {Dactylology}.] Deaf-mutes are still so called, even when, by artificial methods, they have been taught to speak imperfectly. | |
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Deaf-mutism \Deaf"-mut`ism\, n. The condition of being a deaf-mute. | |
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Debenture \De*ben"ture\ (?; 135), n. [L. debentur they are due, fr. debere to owe; cf. F. debentur. So called because these receipts began with the words Debentur mihi.] 1. A writing acknowledging a debt; a writing or certificate signed by a public officer, as evidence of a debt due to some person; the sum thus due. 2. A customhouse certificate entitling an exporter of imported goods to a drawback of duties paid on their importation. --Burrill. Note: It is applied in England to deeds of mortgage given by railway companies for borrowed money; also to municipal and other bonds and securities for money loaned. | |
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Debenture \De*ben"ture\, n. Any of various instruments issued, esp. by corporations, as evidences of debt. Such instruments (often called {debenture bonds}) are generally, through not necessarily, under seal, and are usually secured by a mortgage or other charge upon property; they may be registered or unregistered. A debenture secured by a mortgage on specific property is called a {mortgage debenture}; one secured by a floating charge (which see), a {floating debenture}; one not secured by any charge {a naked debenture}. In general the term debenture in British usage designates any security issued by companies other than their shares, including, therefore, what are in the United States commonly called {bonds}. When used in the United States debenture generally designates an instrument secured by a floating charge junior to other charges secured by fixed mortgages, or, specif., one of a series of securities secured by a group of securities held in trust for the benefit of the debenture holders. | |
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Debenture \De*ben"ture\, n. Any of various instruments issued, esp. by corporations, as evidences of debt. Such instruments (often called {debenture bonds}) are generally, through not necessarily, under seal, and are usually secured by a mortgage or other charge upon property; they may be registered or unregistered. A debenture secured by a mortgage on specific property is called a {mortgage debenture}; one secured by a floating charge (which see), a {floating debenture}; one not secured by any charge {a naked debenture}. In general the term debenture in British usage designates any security issued by companies other than their shares, including, therefore, what are in the United States commonly called {bonds}. When used in the United States debenture generally designates an instrument secured by a floating charge junior to other charges secured by fixed mortgages, or, specif., one of a series of securities secured by a group of securities held in trust for the benefit of the debenture holders. | |
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Debenture stock \Debenture stock\ (Finance) The debt or series of debts, collectively, represented by a series of debentures; a debt secured by a trust deed of property for the benefit of the holders of shares in the debt or of a series of debentures. By the terms of much debenture stock the holders are not entitled to demand payment until the winding up of the company or default in payment; in the winding up of the company or default in payment; in the case of railway debentures, they cannot demand payment of the principal, and the debtor company cannot redeem the stock, except by authority of an act of Parliament. [Eng.] | |
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Debentured \De*ben"tured\ (?; 135), a. Entitled to drawback or debenture; as, debentured goods. | |
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Deepen \Deep"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deepened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Deepening}.] 1. To make deep or deeper; to increase the depth of; to sink lower; as, to deepen a well or a channel. It would . . . deepen the bed of the Tiber. --Addison. 2. To make darker or more intense; to darken; as, the event deepened the prevailing gloom. You must deepen your colors. --Peacham. 3. To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree; as, to deepen grief or sorrow. 4. To make more grave or low in tone; as, to deepen the tones of an organ. Deepens the murmur of the falling floods. --Pope. | |
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Deep-mouthed \Deep"-mouthed`\, a. Having a loud and sonorous voice. [bd]Deep-mouthed dogs.[b8] --Dryden. | |
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Defamation \Def`a*ma"tion\, n. [OE. diffamacioun, F. diffamation. See {Defame}.] Act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another; slander; detraction; calumny; aspersion. Note: In modern usage, written defamation bears the title of libel, and oral defamation that of slander. --Burrill. | |
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Defamatory \De*fam"a*to*ry\, a. Containing defamation; injurious to reputation; calumnious; slanderous; as, defamatory words; defamatory writings. | |
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Defame \De*fame"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defamed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defaming}.] [OE. defamen, diffamen, from F. diffamer, or OF. perh. defamer, fr. L. diffamare (cf. defamatus infamous); dis- (in this word confused with de) + fama a report. See {Fame}.] 1. To harm or destroy the good fame or reputation of; to disgrace; especially, to speak evil of maliciously; to dishonor by slanderous reports; to calumniate; to asperse. 2. To render infamous; to bring into disrepute. My guilt thy growing virtues did defame; My blackness blotted thy unblemish'd name. --Dryden. 3. To charge; to accuse. [R.] Rebecca is . . . defamed of sorcery practiced on the person of a noble knight. --Sir W. Scott. Syn: To asperse; slander; calumniate; vilify. See {Asperse}. | |
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Defend \De*fend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defending}.] [F. d[82]fendre, L. defendere; de- + fendere (only in comp.) to strike; perh. akin to Gr. [?] to strike, and E. dint. Cf. {Dint}, {Defense}, {Fend}.] 1. To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel. [A Latinism & Obs.] Th' other strove for to defend The force of Vulcan with his might and main. --Spenser. 2. To prohibit; to forbid. [Obs.] --Chaucer. Which God defend that I should wring from him. --Shak. 3. To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies. The lord mayor craves aid . . . to defend the city. --Shak. God defend the right! --Shak. A village near it was defended by the river. --Clarendon. 4. (Law.) To deny the right of the plaintiff in regard to (the suit, or the wrong charged); to oppose or resist, as a claim at law; to contest, as a suit. --Burrill. Syn: To {Defend}, {Protect}. Usage: To defend is literally to ward off; to protect is to cover so as to secure against approaching danger. We defend those who are attacked; we protect those who are liable to injury or invasion. A fortress is defended by its guns, and protected by its wall. As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it. --Is. xxxi. 5. Leave not the faithful side That gave thee being, still shades thee and protects. --Milton. | |
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Defendable \De*fend"a*ble\, a. [Cf. F. d[82]fendable.] Capable of being defended; defensible. [R.] | |
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Defendant \De*fend"ant\, a. [F. d[82]fendant, p. pr. of d[82]fendre. See {Defend}.] 1. Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. [Obs.] With men of courage and with means defendant. --Shak. 2. Making defense. | |
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Defendant \De*fend"ant\, n. 1. One who defends; a defender. The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up. --Spotswood. 2. (Law) A person required to make answer in an action or suit; -- opposed to plaintiff. --Abbott. Note: The term is applied to any party of whom a demand is made in court, whether the party denies and defends the claim, or admits it, and suffers a default; also to a party charged with a criminal offense. | |
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Defend \De*fend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defending}.] [F. d[82]fendre, L. defendere; de- + fendere (only in comp.) to strike; perh. akin to Gr. [?] to strike, and E. dint. Cf. {Dint}, {Defense}, {Fend}.] 1. To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel. [A Latinism & Obs.] Th' other strove for to defend The force of Vulcan with his might and main. --Spenser. 2. To prohibit; to forbid. [Obs.] --Chaucer. Which God defend that I should wring from him. --Shak. 3. To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies. The lord mayor craves aid . . . to defend the city. --Shak. God defend the right! --Shak. A village near it was defended by the river. --Clarendon. 4. (Law.) To deny the right of the plaintiff in regard to (the suit, or the wrong charged); to oppose or resist, as a claim at law; to contest, as a suit. --Burrill. Syn: To {Defend}, {Protect}. Usage: To defend is literally to ward off; to protect is to cover so as to secure against approaching danger. We defend those who are attacked; we protect those who are liable to injury or invasion. A fortress is defended by its guns, and protected by its wall. As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it. --Is. xxxi. 5. Leave not the faithful side That gave thee being, still shades thee and protects. --Milton. | |
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Defendee \De`fen*dee"\, n. One who is defended. [R. & Ludicrous] | |
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Defender \De*fend"er\, n. [Cf. {Fender}.] One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator. Provinces . . . left without their ancient and puissant defenders. --Motley. | |
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Defend \De*fend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defending}.] [F. d[82]fendre, L. defendere; de- + fendere (only in comp.) to strike; perh. akin to Gr. [?] to strike, and E. dint. Cf. {Dint}, {Defense}, {Fend}.] 1. To ward or fend off; to drive back or away; to repel. [A Latinism & Obs.] Th' other strove for to defend The force of Vulcan with his might and main. --Spenser. 2. To prohibit; to forbid. [Obs.] --Chaucer. Which God defend that I should wring from him. --Shak. 3. To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies. The lord mayor craves aid . . . to defend the city. --Shak. God defend the right! --Shak. A village near it was defended by the river. --Clarendon. 4. (Law.) To deny the right of the plaintiff in regard to (the suit, or the wrong charged); to oppose or resist, as a claim at law; to contest, as a suit. --Burrill. Syn: To {Defend}, {Protect}. Usage: To defend is literally to ward off; to protect is to cover so as to secure against approaching danger. We defend those who are attacked; we protect those who are liable to injury or invasion. A fortress is defended by its guns, and protected by its wall. As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it. --Is. xxxi. 5. Leave not the faithful side That gave thee being, still shades thee and protects. --Milton. | |
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Defendress \De*fend"ress\, n. A female defender. [R.] Defendress of the faith. --Stow. | |
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Defiant \De*fi"ant\, a. [Cf. F. d[82]fiant, p. pr. of d[82]fier. See {Defy}.] Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act. In attitude stern and defiant. --Longfellow. -- {De*fi"ant*ly}, adv. -- {De*fi"ant*ness}, n. | |
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Defiant \De*fi"ant\, a. [Cf. F. d[82]fiant, p. pr. of d[82]fier. See {Defy}.] Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act. In attitude stern and defiant. --Longfellow. -- {De*fi"ant*ly}, adv. -- {De*fi"ant*ness}, n. | |
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Defiant \De*fi"ant\, a. [Cf. F. d[82]fiant, p. pr. of d[82]fier. See {Defy}.] Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act. In attitude stern and defiant. --Longfellow. -- {De*fi"ant*ly}, adv. -- {De*fi"ant*ness}, n. | |
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Define \De*fine"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defining}.] [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. d[82]finir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de- + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See {Final}, {Finish}.] 1. To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. [bd]To define controversies.[b8] --Barrow. 2. To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country. 3. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument. Rings . . . very distinct and well defined. --Sir I. Newton. 4. To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term. They define virtue to be life ordered according to nature. --Robynson (More's Utopia). | |
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Definite \Def"i*nite\, n. A thing defined or determined. [Obs.] | |
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Definite \Def"i*nite\, a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. d[82]fini. See {Define}.] 1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. Elements combine in definite proportions. --Whewell. 2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression. 3. Determined; resolved. [Obs.] --Shak. 4. Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article. {Definite article} (Gram.), the article the, which is used to designate a particular person or thing, or a particular class of persons or things; -- also called a definitive. See {Definitive}, n. - {Definite inflorescence}. (Bot.) See {Determinate inflorescence}, under {Determinate}. {Law of definite proportions} (Chem.), the essential law of chemical combination that every definite compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by weight; and, if two or more elements form more than one compound with each other, the relative proportions of each are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under {Multiple}. | |
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Definite \Def"i*nite\, a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. d[82]fini. See {Define}.] 1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. Elements combine in definite proportions. --Whewell. 2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression. 3. Determined; resolved. [Obs.] --Shak. 4. Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article. {Definite article} (Gram.), the article the, which is used to designate a particular person or thing, or a particular class of persons or things; -- also called a definitive. See {Definitive}, n. - {Definite inflorescence}. (Bot.) See {Determinate inflorescence}, under {Determinate}. {Law of definite proportions} (Chem.), the essential law of chemical combination that every definite compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by weight; and, if two or more elements form more than one compound with each other, the relative proportions of each are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under {Multiple}. | |
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Definite \Def"i*nite\, a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. d[82]fini. See {Define}.] 1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. Elements combine in definite proportions. --Whewell. 2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression. 3. Determined; resolved. [Obs.] --Shak. 4. Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article. {Definite article} (Gram.), the article the, which is used to designate a particular person or thing, or a particular class of persons or things; -- also called a definitive. See {Definitive}, n. - {Definite inflorescence}. (Bot.) See {Determinate inflorescence}, under {Determinate}. {Law of definite proportions} (Chem.), the essential law of chemical combination that every definite compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by weight; and, if two or more elements form more than one compound with each other, the relative proportions of each are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under {Multiple}. | |
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Definitely \Def"i*nite*ly\, adv. In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately. | |
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Definiteness \Def"i*nite*ness\, n. The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty. | |
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Definition \Def`i*ni"tion\, n. [L. definitio: cf. F. d[82]finition.] 1. The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition. 2. Act of ascertaining and explaining the signification; a description of a thing by its properties; an explanation of the meaning of a word or term; as, the definition of [bd]circle;[b8] the definition of [bd]wit;[b8] an exact definition; a loose definition. Definition being nothing but making another understand by words what the term defined stands for. --Locke. 3. Description; sort. [R.] [bd]A new creature of another definition.[b8] --Jer. Taylor. 4. (Logic) An exact enunciation of the constituents which make up the logical essence. 5. (Opt.) Distinctness or clearness, as of an image formed by an optical instrument; precision in detail. Syn: {Definition}, {Explanation}, {Description}. Usage: A definition is designed to settle a thing in its compass and extent; an explanation is intended to remove some obscurity or misunderstanding, and is therefore more extended and minute; a description enters into striking particulars with a view to interest or impress by graphic effect. It is not therefore true, though often said, that description is only an extended definition. [bd]Logicians distinguish definitions into essential and accidental. An essential definition states what are regarded as the constituent parts of the essence of that which is to be defined; and an accidental definition lays down what are regarded as circumstances belonging to it, viz., properties or accidents, such as causes, effects, etc.[b8] --Whately. | |
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Definitional \Def`i*ni"tion*al\, a. Relating to definition; of the nature of a definition; employed in defining. | |
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Definitive \De*fin"i*tive\, a. [L. definitivus: cf. F. d[82]finitif.] 1. Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express. A strict and definitive truth. --Sir T. Browne. Some definitive . . . scheme of reconciliation. --Prescott. 2. Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word. 3. Determined; resolved. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Definitive \De*fin"i*tive\, n. (Gram.) A word used to define or limit the extent of the signification of a common noun, such as the definite article, and some pronouns. Note: Definitives . . . are commonly called by grammarians articles. . . . They are of two kinds, either those properly and strictly so called, or else pronominal articles, such as this, that, any, other, some, all, no, none, etc. --Harris (Hermes). | |
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Definitively \De*fin"i*tive*ly\, adv. In a definitive manner. | |
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Definitiveness \De*fin"i*tive*ness\, n. The quality of being definitive. | |
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Definitude \De*fin"i*tude\, n. Definiteness. [R.] Definitude . . . is a knowledge of minute differences. --Sir W. Hamilton. | |
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Depaint \De*paint"\, p. p. [F. d[82]peint, p. p. of d[82]peindre to paint, fr. L. depingere. See {Depict}, p. p.] Painted. [Obs.] --Chaucer. | |
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Depaint \De*paint"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depainted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depainting}.] 1. To paint; to picture; hence, to describe; to delineate in words; to depict. [Obs.] And do unwilling worship to the saint That on his shield depainted he did see. --Spenser. In few words shall see the nature of many memorable persons . . . depainted. --Holland. 2. To mark with, or as with, color; to color. Silver drops her vermeil cheeks depaint. --Fairfax. | |
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Depaint \De*paint"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depainted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depainting}.] 1. To paint; to picture; hence, to describe; to delineate in words; to depict. [Obs.] And do unwilling worship to the saint That on his shield depainted he did see. --Spenser. In few words shall see the nature of many memorable persons . . . depainted. --Holland. 2. To mark with, or as with, color; to color. Silver drops her vermeil cheeks depaint. --Fairfax. | |
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Depainter \De*paint"er\n. One who depaints. [Obs.] | |
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Depaint \De*paint"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Depainted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depainting}.] 1. To paint; to picture; hence, to describe; to delineate in words; to depict. [Obs.] And do unwilling worship to the saint That on his shield depainted he did see. --Spenser. In few words shall see the nature of many memorable persons . . . depainted. --Holland. 2. To mark with, or as with, color; to color. Silver drops her vermeil cheeks depaint. --Fairfax. | |
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Depend \De*pend"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Depended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depending}.] [F. d[82]pendre, fr. L. depend[?]re; de- + pend[?]re to hang. See {Pendant}.] 1. To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above. And ever-living lamps depend in rows. --Pope. 2. To hang in suspense; to be pending; to be undetermined or undecided; as, a cause depending in court. You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending, which strongly engages their hopes and fears, should be somewhat inclined to superstition. --Burke. 3. To rely for support; to be conditioned or contingent; to be connected with anything, as a cause of existence, or as a necessary condition; -- followed by on or upon, formerly by of. The truth of God's word dependeth not of the truth of the congregation. --Tyndale. The conclusion . . . that our happiness depends little on political institutions, and much on the temper and regulation of our own minds. --Macaulay. Heaven forming each on other to depend. --Pope. 4. To trust; to rest with confidence; to rely; to confide; to be certain; -- with on or upon; as, we depend on the word or assurance of our friends; we depend on the mail at the usual hour. But if you 're rough, and use him like a dog, Depend upon it -- he 'll remain incog. --Addison. 5. To serve; to attend; to act as a dependent or retainer. [Obs.] --Shak. 6. To impend. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Dependable \De*pend"a*ble\, a. Worthy of being depended on; trustworthy. [bd]Dependable friendships.[b8] --Pope. | |
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Dependant \De*pend"ant\, Dependance \De*pend"ance\, n., Dependancy \De*pend"an*cy\, n. See {Dependent}, {Dependence}, {Dependency}. Note: The forms dependant, dependance, dependancy are from the French; the forms dependent, etc., are from the Latin. Some authorities give preference to the form dependant when the word is a noun, thus distinguishing it from the adjective, usually written dependent. | |
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Dependant \De*pend"ant\, Dependance \De*pend"ance\, n., Dependancy \De*pend"an*cy\, n. See {Dependent}, {Dependence}, {Dependency}. Note: The forms dependant, dependance, dependancy are from the French; the forms dependent, etc., are from the Latin. Some authorities give preference to the form dependant when the word is a noun, thus distinguishing it from the adjective, usually written dependent. | |
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Dependant \De*pend"ant\, Dependance \De*pend"ance\, n., Dependancy \De*pend"an*cy\, n. See {Dependent}, {Dependence}, {Dependency}. Note: The forms dependant, dependance, dependancy are from the French; the forms dependent, etc., are from the Latin. Some authorities give preference to the form dependant when the word is a noun, thus distinguishing it from the adjective, usually written dependent. | |
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Depend \De*pend"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Depended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depending}.] [F. d[82]pendre, fr. L. depend[?]re; de- + pend[?]re to hang. See {Pendant}.] 1. To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above. And ever-living lamps depend in rows. --Pope. 2. To hang in suspense; to be pending; to be undetermined or undecided; as, a cause depending in court. You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending, which strongly engages their hopes and fears, should be somewhat inclined to superstition. --Burke. 3. To rely for support; to be conditioned or contingent; to be connected with anything, as a cause of existence, or as a necessary condition; -- followed by on or upon, formerly by of. The truth of God's word dependeth not of the truth of the congregation. --Tyndale. The conclusion . . . that our happiness depends little on political institutions, and much on the temper and regulation of our own minds. --Macaulay. Heaven forming each on other to depend. --Pope. 4. To trust; to rest with confidence; to rely; to confide; to be certain; -- with on or upon; as, we depend on the word or assurance of our friends; we depend on the mail at the usual hour. But if you 're rough, and use him like a dog, Depend upon it -- he 'll remain incog. --Addison. 5. To serve; to attend; to act as a dependent or retainer. [Obs.] --Shak. 6. To impend. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Dependence \De*pend"ence\, n. [LL. dependentia, fr. L. dependens. See {Dependent}, and cf. {Dependance}.] 1. The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support. 2. The state of being influenced and determined by something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause). The cause of effects, and the dependence of one thing upon another. --Bp. Burnet. 3. Mutu[?][?][?] [?]onnection and support; concatenation; systematic [?][?][?]er relation. So dark a[?][?][?] so intricate of purpose, without any dependence or order. --Sir T. More. 4. Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self. Reduced to a servile dependence on their mercy. --Burke. 5. A resting with confidence; reliance; trust. Affectionate dependence on the Creator is the spiritual life of the soul. --T. Erskine. 6. That on which one depends or relies; as, he was her sole dependence. 7. That which depends; anything dependent or suspended; anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else. Like a large cluster of black grapes they show And make a large dependence from the bough. --Dryden. 8. A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be determined; ground of controversy or quarrel. [Obs.] To go on now with my first dependence. --Beau. & Fl. | |
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Dependency \De*pend"en*cy\, n.; pl. {Dependencies}. 1. State of being dependent; dependence; state of being subordinate; subordination; concatenation; connection; reliance; trust. Any long series of action, the parts of which have very much dependency each on the other. --Sir J. Reynolds. | |
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Dependency \De*pend"en*cy\, n.; pl. {Dependencies}. 1. State of being dependent; dependence; state of being subordinate; subordination; concatenation; connection; reliance; trust. Any long series of action, the parts of which have very much dependency each on the other. --Sir J. Reynolds. | |
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Dependent \De*pend"ent\, a. [L. dependens, -entis, p. pr. dependere. See {Depend}, and cf. {Dependant}.] 1. Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf. 2. Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything, without the will, power, or aid of something else; not self-sustaining; contingent or conditioned; subordinate; -- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends. England, long dependent and degraded, was again a power of the first rank. --Macaulay. {Dependent covenant} or {contract} (Law), one not binding until some connecting stipulation is performed. {Dependent variable} (Math.), a varying quantity whose changes are arbitrary, but are regarded as produced by changes in another variable, which is called the independent variable. | |
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Dependent \De*pend"ent\, n. 1. One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents. A host of dependents on the court, suborned to play their part as witnesses. --Hallam. 2. That which depends; corollary; consequence. With all its circumstances and dependents. --Prynne. Note: See the Note under {Dependant}. | |
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Dependent \De*pend"ent\, a. [L. dependens, -entis, p. pr. dependere. See {Depend}, and cf. {Dependant}.] 1. Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf. 2. Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything, without the will, power, or aid of something else; not self-sustaining; contingent or conditioned; subordinate; -- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends. England, long dependent and degraded, was again a power of the first rank. --Macaulay. {Dependent covenant} or {contract} (Law), one not binding until some connecting stipulation is performed. {Dependent variable} (Math.), a varying quantity whose changes are arbitrary, but are regarded as produced by changes in another variable, which is called the independent variable. | |
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Dependent \De*pend"ent\, a. [L. dependens, -entis, p. pr. dependere. See {Depend}, and cf. {Dependant}.] 1. Hanging down; as, a dependent bough or leaf. 2. Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything, without the will, power, or aid of something else; not self-sustaining; contingent or conditioned; subordinate; -- often with on or upon; as, dependent on God; dependent upon friends. England, long dependent and degraded, was again a power of the first rank. --Macaulay. {Dependent covenant} or {contract} (Law), one not binding until some connecting stipulation is performed. {Dependent variable} (Math.), a varying quantity whose changes are arbitrary, but are regarded as produced by changes in another variable, which is called the independent variable. | |
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Dependently \De*pend"ent*ly\, adv. In a dependent manner. | |
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Depender \De*pend"er\, n. One who depends; a dependent. | |
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Depend \De*pend"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Depended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Depending}.] [F. d[82]pendre, fr. L. depend[?]re; de- + pend[?]re to hang. See {Pendant}.] 1. To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above. And ever-living lamps depend in rows. --Pope. 2. To hang in suspense; to be pending; to be undetermined or undecided; as, a cause depending in court. You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending, which strongly engages their hopes and fears, should be somewhat inclined to superstition. --Burke. 3. To rely for support; to be conditioned or contingent; to be connected with anything, as a cause of existence, or as a necessary condition; -- followed by on or upon, formerly by of. The truth of God's word dependeth not of the truth of the congregation. --Tyndale. The conclusion . . . that our happiness depends little on political institutions, and much on the temper and regulation of our own minds. --Macaulay. Heaven forming each on other to depend. --Pope. 4. To trust; to rest with confidence; to rely; to confide; to be certain; -- with on or upon; as, we depend on the word or assurance of our friends; we depend on the mail at the usual hour. But if you 're rough, and use him like a dog, Depend upon it -- he 'll remain incog. --Addison. 5. To serve; to attend; to act as a dependent or retainer. [Obs.] --Shak. 6. To impend. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Dependingly \De*pend"ing*ly\, adv. As having dependence. --Hale. | |
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Depone \De*pone"\ (d[esl]*p[omac]n"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Deponed} (-p[omac]nd"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Deponing}.] [L. deponere, depositum, to put down, in LL., to assert under oath; de- + ponere to put, place. See {Position}, and cf. {Deposit}.] 1. To lay, as a stake; to wager. [Obs.] --Hudibras. 2. To lay down. [R.] --Southey. 3. To assert under oath; to depose. [A Scotticism] Sprot deponeth that he entered himself thereafter in conference. --State Trials(1606). | |
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Deviant \De"vi*ant\, a. Deviating. [Obs.] | |
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Dew-point \Dew"-point`\, n. (Meteor.) The temperature at which dew begins to form. It varies with the humidity and temperature of the atmosphere. | |
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Diaphaned \Di"a*phaned\, a. [Cf. OF. diaphaner to make transparent. See {Diaphanous}.] Transparent or translucent. [R.] | |
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Diaphaneity \Di`a*pha*ne"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. diaphan[82]it[82]. See {Diaphanous}.] The quality of being diaphanous; transparency; pellucidness. | |
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Diaphanotype \Di`a*phan"o*type\, n. [Gr. [?] transparent + -type.] (Photog.) A colored photograph produced by superimposing a translucent colored positive over a strong uncolored one. | |
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Diaphemetric \Di*aph`e*met"ric\, a. [Gr. dia` through + [?] touch + [?] measure.] (Physiol.) Relating to the measurement of the tactile sensibility of parts; as, diaphemetric compasses. --Dunglison. | |
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Diffind \Dif*find\, v. t. [L. diffindere, diffissum; dif- = dis- + findere to split.] To split. [Obs.] --Bailey. | |
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Diffinitive \Dif*fin"i*tive\, a. [For definitive.] Definitive; determinate; final. [Obs.] --Sir H. Wotton. | |
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Diophantine \Di`o*phan"tine\, a. Originated or taught by Diophantus, the Greek writer on algebra. {Diophantine analysis} (Alg.), that branch of indeterminate analysis which has for its object the discovery of rational values that satisfy given equations containing squares or cubes; as, for example, to find values of x and y which make x^{2} + y^{2} an exact square. | |
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Diophantine \Di`o*phan"tine\, a. Originated or taught by Diophantus, the Greek writer on algebra. {Diophantine analysis} (Alg.), that branch of indeterminate analysis which has for its object the discovery of rational values that satisfy given equations containing squares or cubes; as, for example, to find values of x and y which make x^{2} + y^{2} an exact square. | |
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Divination \Div`i*na"tion\, n. [L. divinatio, fr. divinare, divinatum, to foresee, foretell, fr. divinus: cf. F. divination. See {Divine}.] 1. The act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events; the pretended art discovering secret or future by preternatural means. There shall not be found among you any one that . . . useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter. --Deut. xviii. 10. Note: Among the ancient heathen philosophers natural divination was supposed to be effected by a divine afflatus; artificial divination by certain rites, omens, or appearances, as the flight of birds, entrails of animals, etc. 2. An indication of what is future or secret; augury omen; conjectural presage; prediction. Birds which do give a happy divination of things to come. --Sir T. North. | |
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Divinator \Div"i*na`tor\, n. [L. See {Divination}.] One who practices or pretends to divination; a diviner. [R.] --Burton. | |
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Divinatory \Di*vin"a*to*ry\, a. [Cf. F. divinatoire.] Professing, or relating to, divination. [bd]A natural divinatory instinct.[b8] --Cowley. | |
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Divine \Di*vine"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Divined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divining}.] [L. divinare: cf. F. deviner. See {Divination}.] 1. To foresee or foreknow; to detect; to anticipate; to conjecture. A sagacity which divined the evil designs. --Bancroft. 2. To foretell; to predict; to presage. Darest thou . . . divine his downfall? --Shak. 3. To render divine; to deify. [Obs.] Living on earth like angel new divined. --Spenser. Syn: To foretell; predict; presage; prophesy; prognosticate; forebode; guess; conjecture; surmise. | |
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Divinity \Di*vin"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Divinities}. [F. divinit[82], L. divinitas. See {Divine}, a.] 1. The state of being divine; the nature or essence of God; deity; godhead. When he attributes divinity to other things than God, it is only a divinity by way of participation. --Bp. Stillingfleet. 2. The Deity; the Supreme Being; God. This the divinity that within us. --Addison. 3. A pretended deity of pagans; a false god. Beastly divinities, and droves of gods. --Prior. 4. A celestial being, inferior to the supreme God, but superior to man. God . . . employing these subservient divinities. --Cheyne. 5. Something divine or superhuman; supernatural power or virtue; something which inspires awe. They say there is divinity in odd numbers. --Shak. There's such divinity doth hedge a king. --Shak. 6. The science of divine things; the science which treats of God, his laws and moral government, and the way of salvation; theology. Divinity is essentially the first of the professions. --Coleridge. {Case divinity}, casuistry. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divinity \Di*vin"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Divinities}. [F. divinit[82], L. divinitas. See {Divine}, a.] 1. The state of being divine; the nature or essence of God; deity; godhead. When he attributes divinity to other things than God, it is only a divinity by way of participation. --Bp. Stillingfleet. 2. The Deity; the Supreme Being; God. This the divinity that within us. --Addison. 3. A pretended deity of pagans; a false god. Beastly divinities, and droves of gods. --Prior. 4. A celestial being, inferior to the supreme God, but superior to man. God . . . employing these subservient divinities. --Cheyne. 5. Something divine or superhuman; supernatural power or virtue; something which inspires awe. They say there is divinity in odd numbers. --Shak. There's such divinity doth hedge a king. --Shak. 6. The science of divine things; the science which treats of God, his laws and moral government, and the way of salvation; theology. Divinity is essentially the first of the professions. --Coleridge. {Case divinity}, casuistry. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Divinity calf \Di*vin"i*ty calf`\ (Bookbinding) Calf stained dark brown and worked without gilding, often used for theological books. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Du Pont, GA (town, FIPS 24796) Location: 30.98915 N, 82.86985 W Population (1990): 177 (68 housing units) Area: 2.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 31630 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
DuPont, WA (city, FIPS 18965) Location: 47.10677 N, 122.65308 W Population (1990): 592 (231 housing units) Area: 14.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Dupont, IN (town, FIPS 19180) Location: 38.89114 N, 85.51692 W Population (1990): 391 (156 housing units) Area: 2.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 47231 Dupont, OH (village, FIPS 22974) Location: 41.05488 N, 84.30211 W Population (1990): 279 (103 housing units) Area: 2.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Dupont, PA (borough, FIPS 20424) Location: 41.32402 N, 75.74243 W Population (1990): 2984 (1316 housing units) Area: 3.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
DuPont, WA (city, FIPS 18965) Location: 47.10677 N, 122.65308 W Population (1990): 592 (231 housing units) Area: 14.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Dupont, IN (town, FIPS 19180) Location: 38.89114 N, 85.51692 W Population (1990): 391 (156 housing units) Area: 2.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 47231 Dupont, OH (village, FIPS 22974) Location: 41.05488 N, 84.30211 W Population (1990): 279 (103 housing units) Area: 2.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Dupont, PA (borough, FIPS 20424) Location: 41.32402 N, 75.74243 W Population (1990): 2984 (1316 housing units) Area: 3.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: | |
defined as adj. In the role of, usually in an organization-chart sense. "Pete is currently defined as bug prioritizer." Compare {logical}. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
definite clause literal}. (2000-01-24) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
definite sentence (2003-12-04) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
definitional constraint programming integrates {concurrent constraint programming}, {constraint logic programming} and {functional programming}. In this setting a concurrent constraint language becomes a coordination system that organises the concurrent interaction of parallel functional computations. The language is also a generalisation of parallel {functional programming} languages, such as {Id}, where {constraint}s and constraint abstractions are reused to define new constraints, as the means of programming logical variables for parallel coordination. {Goffin} is a DCP language. (1995-03-28) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
dependability See {software reliability}. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
dependable software See {software reliability}. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Diophantine equation integer solutions are sought. Because the results are restricted to integers, different {algorithms} must be used from those which find {real} solutions. [More details?] (1998-08-27) | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Divination of false prophets (Deut. 18:10, 14; Micah 3:6, 7, 11), of necromancers (1 Sam. 28:8), of the Philistine priests and diviners (1 Sam. 6:2), of Balaam (Josh. 13:22). Three kinds of divination are mentioned in Ezek. 21:21, by arrows, consulting with images (the teraphim), and by examining the entrails of animals sacrificed. The practice of this art seems to have been encouraged in ancient Egypt. Diviners also abounded among the aborigines of Canaan and the Philistines (Isa. 2:6; 1 Sam. 28). At a later period multitudes of magicians poured from Chaldea and Arabia into the land of Israel, and pursued their occupations (Isa. 8:19; 2 Kings 21:6; 2 Chr. 33:6). This superstition widely spread, and in the time of the apostles there were "vagabond Jews, exorcists" (Acts 19:13), and men like Simon Magus (Acts 8:9), Bar-jesus (13:6, 8), and other jugglers and impostors (19:19; 2 Tim. 3:13). Every species and degree of this superstition was strictly forbidden by the law of Moses (Ex. 22:18; Lev. 19:26, 31; 20:27; Deut. 18:10, 11). But beyond these various forms of superstition, there are instances of divination on record in the Scriptures by which God was pleased to make known his will. (1.) There was divination by lot, by which, when resorted to in matters of moment, and with solemnity, God intimated his will (Josh. 7:13). The land of Canaan was divided by lot (Num. 26:55, 56); Achan's guilt was detected (Josh. 7:16-19), Saul was elected king (1 Sam. 10:20, 21), and Matthias chosen to the apostleship, by the solem lot (Acts 1:26). It was thus also that the scape-goat was determined (Lev. 16:8-10). (2.) There was divination by dreams (Gen. 20:6; Deut. 13:1, 3; Judg. 7:13, 15; Matt. 1:20; 2:12, 13, 19, 22). This is illustrated in the history of Joseph (Gen. 41:25-32) and of Daniel (2:27; 4:19-28). (3.) By divine appointment there was also divination by the Urim and Thummim (Num. 27:21), and by the ephod. (4.) God was pleased sometimes to vouch-safe direct vocal communications to men (Deut. 34:10; Ex. 3:4; 4:3; Deut. 4:14, 15; 1 Kings 19:12). He also communed with men from above the mercy-seat (Ex. 25:22), and at the door of the tabernacle (Ex. 29:42, 43). (5.) Through his prophets God revealed himself, and gave intimations of his will (2 Kings 13:17; Jer. 51:63, 64). |