English Dictionary: diebische Freude | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Diet \Di"et\, n. Specifically: Any of various national or local assemblies; as, (a) Occasionally, the Reichstag of the German Empire, Reichsrath of the Austrian Empire, the federal legislature of Switzerland, etc. (b) The legislature of Denmark, Sweden, Japan, or Hungary. (c) The state assembly or any of various local assemblies in the states of the German Empire, as the legislature (Landtag) of the kingdom of Prussia, and the Diet of the Circle (Kreistag) in its local government. (d) The local legislature (Landtag) of an Austrian province. (e) The federative assembly of the old Germanic Confederation (1815 -- 66). (f) In the old German or Holy Roman Empire, the great formal assembly of counselors (the Imperial Diet or Reichstag) or a small, local, or informal assembly of a similar kind (the Court Diet, or Hoftag). Note: The most celebrated Imperial Diets are the three following, all held under Charles V.: {Diet of Worms}, 1521, the object of which was to check the Reformation and which condemned Luther as a heretic; {D. of Spires, [or] Speyer}, 1529, which had the same object and issued an edict against the further dissemination of the new doctrines, against which edict Lutheran princes and deputies protested (hence Protestants): {D. of Augsburg}, 1530, the object of which was the settlement of religious disputes, and at which the Augsburg Confession was presented but was denounced by the emperor, who put its adherents under the imperial ban. | |
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Diet \Di"et\, n. Specifically: Any of various national or local assemblies; as, (a) Occasionally, the Reichstag of the German Empire, Reichsrath of the Austrian Empire, the federal legislature of Switzerland, etc. (b) The legislature of Denmark, Sweden, Japan, or Hungary. (c) The state assembly or any of various local assemblies in the states of the German Empire, as the legislature (Landtag) of the kingdom of Prussia, and the Diet of the Circle (Kreistag) in its local government. (d) The local legislature (Landtag) of an Austrian province. (e) The federative assembly of the old Germanic Confederation (1815 -- 66). (f) In the old German or Holy Roman Empire, the great formal assembly of counselors (the Imperial Diet or Reichstag) or a small, local, or informal assembly of a similar kind (the Court Diet, or Hoftag). Note: The most celebrated Imperial Diets are the three following, all held under Charles V.: {Diet of Worms}, 1521, the object of which was to check the Reformation and which condemned Luther as a heretic; {D. of Spires, [or] Speyer}, 1529, which had the same object and issued an edict against the further dissemination of the new doctrines, against which edict Lutheran princes and deputies protested (hence Protestants): {D. of Augsburg}, 1530, the object of which was the settlement of religious disputes, and at which the Augsburg Confession was presented but was denounced by the emperor, who put its adherents under the imperial ban. | |
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d8Apocope \[d8]A*poc"o*pe\, n. [L., fr. Gr. [?] a cutting off, fr. [?] to cut off; [?] from + [?] to cut.] 1. The cutting off, or omission, of the last letter, syllable, or part of a word. 2. (Med.) A cutting off; abscission. | |
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d8Aposiopesis \[d8]Ap`o*si`o*pe"sis\ (?; 277), n. [L., fr. Gr. [?], from [?] to be quite silent.] (Rhet.) A figure of speech in which the speaker breaks off suddenly, as if unwilling or unable to state what was in his mind; as, [bd]I declare to you that his conduct -- but I can not speak of that, here.[b8] | |
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d8Basbleu \[d8]Bas`bleu"\, n. [F., fr. bas stocking + bleu blue.] A bluestocking; a literary woman. [Somewhat derisive] | |
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d8Bashi-bazouk \[d8]Bash"i-ba*zouk"\, n. [Turkish, light-headed, a foolish fellow.] A soldier belonging to the irregular troops of the Turkish army. | |
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d8Basipterygium \[d8]Ba*sip`te*ryg"i*um\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] a base + [?] a fin.] (Anat.) A bar of cartilage at the base of the embryonic fins of some fishes. It develops into the metapterygium. -- {Ba*sip`ter*yg"i*al}, a. | |
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d8Beccabunga \[d8]Bec`ca*bun"ga\, n. [NL. (cf. It. beccabunga, G. bachbunge), fr. G. bach brook + bunge, OHG. bungo, bulb. See {Beck} a brook.] See {Brooklime}. | |
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d8Beccafico \[d8]Bec`ca*fi"co\, n.; pl. {Beccaficos}. [It., fr. beccare to peck + fico fig.] (Zo[94]l.) A small bird. ({Silvia hortensis}), which is highly prized by the Italians for the delicacy of its flesh in the autumn, when it has fed on figs, grapes, etc. | |
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d8Bezpopovtsy \[d8]Bez`po*pov"tsy\, n. [Russ.; bez without + popovtsy, a derivative of pop priest.] A Russian sect. See {Raskolnik}. | |
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d8Biceps \[d8]Bi"ceps\, n. [L., two-headed; bis twice + caput head. See {Capital}.] (Anat.) A muscle having two heads or origins; -- applied particularly to a flexor in the arm, and to another in the thigh. | |
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d8Boshbok \[d8]Bosh"bok\, n. [D. bosch wood + bok buck.] (Zo[94]l.) A kind of antelope. See {Bush buck}. | |
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d8Boshvark \[d8]Bosh"vark\, n. [D. bosch wood + varken pig.] (Zo[94]l.) The bush hog. See under {Bush}, a thicket. | |
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d8Epispadias \[d8]Ep`i*spa"di*as\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'epi` upon + [?] to draw, rend.] (Med.) A deformity in which the urethra opens upon the top of the penis, instead of at its extremity. | |
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d8Fausse-braye \[d8]Fausse`-braye"\, n. [F. fausse-braie.] (Mil.) A second raampart, exterior to, and parallel to, the main rampart, and considerably below its level. | |
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d8faux pas \[d8]faux` pas"\ [F. See {False}, and {Pas}.] A false step; a mistake or wrong measure. | |
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d8Fissipara \[d8]Fis*sip"a*ra\, n. pl. [NL. See {Fissiparous}.] (Zo[94]l.) Animals which reproduce by fission. | |
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d8Fissipedia \[d8]Fis`si*pe"di*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. fissus (p. p. of findere to cleave) + pes, pedis, a foot.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of the Carnivora, including the dogs, cats, and bears, in which the feet are not webbed; -- opposed to Pinnipedia. | |
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d8Hypospadias \[d8]Hy`po*spa"di*as\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ypo` beneath + spa`n to draw, tear.] (Med.) A deformity of the penis, in which the urethra opens upon its under surface. | |
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d8Pacifico \[d8]Pa*ci"fi*co\, n. [Sp. See {Pacific}.] A peaceful person; -- applied specif. by the Spaniards to the natives in Cuba and the Philippine Islands who did not oppose the Spanish arms. While we were going through the woods one of the pacificos pointed to a new grave. --Harper's Weekly. | |
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d8Passe partout \[d8]Passe" par`tout"\, n. [F., from passer to pass + partout everywhere.] 1. That by which one can pass anywhere; a safe-conduct. [Obs.] --Dryden. 2. A master key; a latchkey. 3. A light picture frame or mat of cardboard, wood, or the like, usually put between the picture and the glass, and sometimes serving for several pictures. | |
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d8Passiflora \[d8]Pas"si*flo"ra\, n. [NL., from L. passio passion (fr. pati, passus, to suffer) + flos, floris, flower.] (Bot.) A genus of plants, including the passion flower. It is the type of the order {Passiflore[91]}, which includes about nineteen genera and two hundred and fifty species. | |
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d8Peccavi \[d8]Pec*ca"vi\ [L.] I have sinned; -- used colloquially to express confession or acknowledgment of an offense. --Aubrey. | |
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d8Pecopteris \[d8]Pe*cop"te*ris\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] to comb + [?] a kind of fern.] (Paleon.) An extensive genus of fossil ferns; -- so named from the regular comblike arrangement of the leaflets. | |
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d8Phacops \[d8]Pha"cops\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] a lentil + [?], [?], the eye.] (Paleon.) A genus of trilobites found in the Silurian and Devonian formations. {Phacops bufo} is one of the most common species. | |
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d8Phosphaturia \[d8]Phos`pha*tu"ri*a\, n. [NL. See {Phosphate}, and {Urine}.] (Med.) The excessive discharge of phosphates in the urine. | |
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d8Physophor91 \[d8]Phy*soph"o*r[91]\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] a bellows + [?] to bear.] (Zo[94]l.) An order of Siphonophora, furnished with an air sac, or float, and a series of nectocalyces. See Illust. under {Nectocalyx}. | |
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d8Physopoda \[d8]Phy*sop"o*da\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] a bellows + -poda.] (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Thysanoptera}. | |
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d8Piciformes \[d8]Pic`i*for"mes\, n. pl. [NL. See {Picus}, and {-Form}.] (Zo[94]l.) A group of birds including the woodpeckers, toucans, barbets, colies, kingfishes, hornbills, and some other related groups. | |
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d8Poco \[d8]Po"co\, adv. [It.] (Mus.) A little; -- used chiefly in phrases indicating the time or movement; as, poco pi[97] allegro, a little faster; poco largo, rather slow. {[d8]Poco a poco} [It.] (Mus.) Little by little; as, poco a poco crescendo, gradually increasing in loudness. | |
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d8Pygobranchia \[d8]Py`go*bran"chi*a\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. pugh` the rump + [?] a gill.] (Zo[94]l.) A division of opisthobranchiate mollusks having the branchi[91] in a wreath or group around the anal opening, as in the genus Doris. | |
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d8Vespa \[d8]Ves"pa\, n. [L., wasp.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of Hymenoptera including the common wasps and hornets. | |
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d8Vespertilio \[d8]Ves`per*til"i*o\, n. [L., a bat.] (Zo[94]l.) A genus of bats including some of the common small insectivorous species of North America and Europe. | |
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d8Vis-a-vis \[d8]Vis`-a-vis"\, n. [F., opposite, face to face.] 1. One who, or that which, is face to face with another; esp., one who faces another in dancing. 2. A carriage in which two persons sit face to face. Also, a form of sofa with seats for two persons, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides. | |
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Debuscope \De"bu*scope\, n. [From the inventor, Debus, a French optician + -scope.] (Opt.) A modification of the kaleidoscope; -- used to reflect images so as to form beautiful designs. | |
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Defeasible \De*fea"si*ble\, a. [See {Defeasance}.] Capable of being annulled or made void; as, a defeasible title. -- {De*fea"si*ble*ness}, n. | |
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Defeasible \De*fea"si*ble\, a. [See {Defeasance}.] Capable of being annulled or made void; as, a defeasible title. -- {De*fea"si*ble*ness}, n. | |
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Dephosphorization \De*phos`phor*i*za"tion\, n. The act of freeing from phosphorous. | |
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Deposable \De*pos"a*ble\, a. Capable of being deposed or deprived of office. --Howell. | |
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Deviceful \De*vice"ful\, a. Full of devices; inventive. [R.] A carpet, rich, and of deviceful thread. --Chapman. | |
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Devicefully \De*vice"ful*ly\, adv. In a deviceful manner. [R.] | |
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Devisable \De*vis"a*ble\, a. [From {Devise}.] 1. Capable of being devised, invented, or contrived. 2. Capable of being bequeathed, or given by will. | |
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Diffusibility \Dif*fu`si*bil"i*ty\, n. The quality of being diffusible; capability of being poured or spread out. | |
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Diffusible \Dif*fu"si*ble\, a. 1. Capable of flowing or spreading in all directions; that may be diffused. 2. (Physiol.) Capable of passing through animal membranes by osmosis. | |
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Diffusibleness \Dif*fu"si*ble*ness\, n. Diffusibility. | |
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Diffusive \Dif*fu"sive\, a. [Cf. F. diffusif.] Having the quality of diffusing; capable of spreading every way by flowing; spreading widely; widely reaching; copious; diffuse. [bd]A plentiful and diffusive perfume.[b8] --Hare. | |
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Diffusively \Dif*fu"sive*ly\, adv. In a diffusive manner. | |
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Diffusiveness \Dif*fu"sive*ness\, n. The quality or state of being diffusive or diffuse; extensiveness; expansion; dispersion. Especially of style: Diffuseness; want of conciseness; prolixity. The fault that I find with a modern legend, it its diffusiveness. --Addison. | |
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Diffusivity \Dif`fu*siv"i*ty\, n. Tendency to become diffused; tendency, as of heat, to become equalized by spreading through a conducting medium. | |
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Divisibility \Di*vis`i*bil"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. divisibilit[82].] The quality of being divisible; the property of bodies by which their parts are capable of separation. Divisibility . . . is a primary attribute of matter. --Sir W. Hamilton. | |
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Divisible \Di*vis"i*ble\, a. [L. divisibilis, fr. dividere: cf. F. divisible. See {Divide}.] Capable of being divided or separated. Extended substance . . . is divisible into parts. --Sir W. Hamilton. {Divisible contract} (Law), a contract containing agreements one of which can be separated from the other. {Divisible offense} (Law), an offense containing a lesser offense in one of a greater grade, so that on the latter there can be an acquittal, while on the former there can be a conviction. -- {Di*vis"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Di*vis"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Divisible \Di*vis"i*ble\, n. A divisible substance. --Glanvill. | |
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Divisible \Di*vis"i*ble\, a. [L. divisibilis, fr. dividere: cf. F. divisible. See {Divide}.] Capable of being divided or separated. Extended substance . . . is divisible into parts. --Sir W. Hamilton. {Divisible contract} (Law), a contract containing agreements one of which can be separated from the other. {Divisible offense} (Law), an offense containing a lesser offense in one of a greater grade, so that on the latter there can be an acquittal, while on the former there can be a conviction. -- {Di*vis"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Di*vis"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Divisible \Di*vis"i*ble\, a. [L. divisibilis, fr. dividere: cf. F. divisible. See {Divide}.] Capable of being divided or separated. Extended substance . . . is divisible into parts. --Sir W. Hamilton. {Divisible contract} (Law), a contract containing agreements one of which can be separated from the other. {Divisible offense} (Law), an offense containing a lesser offense in one of a greater grade, so that on the latter there can be an acquittal, while on the former there can be a conviction. -- {Di*vis"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Di*vis"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Divisible \Di*vis"i*ble\, a. [L. divisibilis, fr. dividere: cf. F. divisible. See {Divide}.] Capable of being divided or separated. Extended substance . . . is divisible into parts. --Sir W. Hamilton. {Divisible contract} (Law), a contract containing agreements one of which can be separated from the other. {Divisible offense} (Law), an offense containing a lesser offense in one of a greater grade, so that on the latter there can be an acquittal, while on the former there can be a conviction. -- {Di*vis"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Di*vis"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Divisible \Di*vis"i*ble\, a. [L. divisibilis, fr. dividere: cf. F. divisible. See {Divide}.] Capable of being divided or separated. Extended substance . . . is divisible into parts. --Sir W. Hamilton. {Divisible contract} (Law), a contract containing agreements one of which can be separated from the other. {Divisible offense} (Law), an offense containing a lesser offense in one of a greater grade, so that on the latter there can be an acquittal, while on the former there can be a conviction. -- {Di*vis"i*ble*ness}, n. -- {Di*vis"i*bly}, adv. | |
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Divisive \Di*vi"sive\, a. [Cf. F. divisif.] 1. Indicating division or distribution. --Mede. 2. Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference. It [culture] is after all a dainty and divisive quality, and can not reach to the depths of humanity. --J. C. Shairp. -- {Di*vi"sive*ly}, adv. -- {Di*vi"sive*ness}, n. --Carlyle. | |
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Divisive \Di*vi"sive\, a. [Cf. F. divisif.] 1. Indicating division or distribution. --Mede. 2. Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference. It [culture] is after all a dainty and divisive quality, and can not reach to the depths of humanity. --J. C. Shairp. -- {Di*vi"sive*ly}, adv. -- {Di*vi"sive*ness}, n. --Carlyle. | |
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Divisive \Di*vi"sive\, a. [Cf. F. divisif.] 1. Indicating division or distribution. --Mede. 2. Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference. It [culture] is after all a dainty and divisive quality, and can not reach to the depths of humanity. --J. C. Shairp. -- {Di*vi"sive*ly}, adv. -- {Di*vi"sive*ness}, n. --Carlyle. | |
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Dove's-foot \Dove's"-foot`\, n. (Bot.) (a) A small annual species of Geranium, native in England; -- so called from the shape of the leaf. (b) The columbine. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. | |
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Doveship \Dove"ship\, n. The possession of dovelike qualities, harmlessness and innocence. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. | |
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From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: | |
deep space n. 1. Describes the notional location of any program that has gone {off the trolley}. Esp. used of programs that just sit there silently grinding long after either failure or some output is expected. "Uh oh. I should have gotten a prompt ten seconds ago. The program's in deep space somewhere." Compare {buzz}, {catatonic}, {hyperspace}. 2. The metaphorical location of a human so dazed and/or confused or caught up in some esoteric form of {bogosity} that he or she no longer responds coherently to normal communication. Compare {page out}. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
deep space 1. The notional location of any program that has gone {off the trolley}. Especially used of programs that just sit there silently grinding long after either failure or some output is expected. "Uh oh. I should have had a prompt ten seconds ago. The program's in deep space somewhere." Compare {buzz}, {catatonic}, {hyperspace}. 2. The metaphorical location of a human so dazed and/or confused or caught up in some esoteric form of {bogosity} that he or she no longer responds coherently to normal communication. [{Jargon File}] | |
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]: | |
Dibzahab, Dizahab, where much gold is |