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Olive \Ol"ive\, n. [F., fr. L. oliva, akin to Gr. [?]. See {Oil}.] 1. (Bot.) (a) A tree ({Olea Europ[91]a}) with small oblong or elliptical leaves, axillary clusters of flowers, and oval, one-seeded drupes. The tree has been cultivated for its fruit for thousands of years, and its branches are the emblems of peace. The wood is yellowish brown and beautifully variegated. (b) The fruit of the olive. It has been much improved by cultivation, and is used for making pickles. Olive oil is pressed from its flesh. 2. (Zo[94]l.) (a) Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; -- so called from the form. See {Oliva}. (b) The oyster catcher. [Prov.Eng.] 3. (a) The color of the olive, a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish, or tawny green. (b) One of the tertiary colors, composed of violet and green mixed in equal strength and proportion. 4. (Anat.) An olivary body. See under {Olivary}. 5. (Cookery) A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked; as, olives of beef or veal. Note: Olive is sometimes used adjectively and in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, olive brown, olive green, olive-colored, olive-skinned, olive crown, olive garden, olive tree, olive yard, etc. {Bohemian olive} (Bot.), a species of {El[91]agnus} ({E. angustifolia}), the flowers of which are sometimes used in Southern Europe as a remedy for fevers. {Olive branch}. (a) A branch of the olive tree, considered an emblem of peace. (b) Fig.: A child. {Olive brown}, brown with a tinge of green. {Olive green}, a dark brownish green, like the color of the olive. {Olive oil}, an oil expressed from the ripe fruit of the olive, and much used as a salad oil, also in medicine and the arts. {Olive ore} (Min.), olivenite. {Wild olive} (Bot.), a name given to the oleaster or wild stock of the olive; also variously to several trees more or less resembling the olive. | |
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Incage \In*cage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Incaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Incaging}.] [Cf. {Encage}.] To confine in, or as in, a cage; to coop up. [Written also {encage}.] [bd]Incaged birds.[b8] --Shak. | |
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Encage \En*cage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engaging}.] [Pref. en- + cage: cf. F. encager.] To confine in a cage; to coop up. --Shak. | |
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Incage \In*cage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Incaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Incaging}.] [Cf. {Encage}.] To confine in, or as in, a cage; to coop up. [Written also {encage}.] [bd]Incaged birds.[b8] --Shak. | |
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Encage \En*cage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engaging}.] [Pref. en- + cage: cf. F. encager.] To confine in a cage; to coop up. --Shak. | |
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Encage \En*cage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engaging}.] [Pref. en- + cage: cf. F. encager.] To confine in a cage; to coop up. --Shak. | |
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Encase \En*case"\, v. t. [Cf. {Enchase}.] To inclose as in a case. See {Incase}. --Beau. & Fl. | |
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Encasement \En*case"ment\, n. [Cf. {Casement}.] 1. The act of encasing; also, that which encases. 2. (Biol.) An old theory of generation similar to embo[icir]tement. See {Ovulist}. | |
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Encash \En*cash"\, v. t. (Eng. Banking) To turn into cash; to cash. --Sat. Rev. | |
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Encashment \En*cash"ment\, n. (Eng. Banking) The payment in cash of a note, draft, etc. | |
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Encaustic \En*caus"tic\, a. [L. encausticus, Gr. [?], fr. [?] to burn in; [?] in + [?] to burn: cf. F. encaustique. See {Caustic}, and cf. {Ink}.] (Fine Arts) Prepared by means of heat; burned in. {Encaustic painting} (Fine Arts), painting by means of wax with which the colors are combined, and which is afterwards fused with hot irons, thus fixing the colors. {Encaustic tile} (Fine Arts), an earthenware tile which has a decorative pattern and is not wholly of one color. | |
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Encaustic \En*caus"tic\, n. [L. encaustica, Gr. [?] (sc. [?]): cf. F. encaustique. See {Encaustic}, a.] The method of painting in heated wax, or in any way where heat is used to fix the colors. | |
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Encaustic \En*caus"tic\, a. [L. encausticus, Gr. [?], fr. [?] to burn in; [?] in + [?] to burn: cf. F. encaustique. See {Caustic}, and cf. {Ink}.] (Fine Arts) Prepared by means of heat; burned in. {Encaustic painting} (Fine Arts), painting by means of wax with which the colors are combined, and which is afterwards fused with hot irons, thus fixing the colors. {Encaustic tile} (Fine Arts), an earthenware tile which has a decorative pattern and is not wholly of one color. | |
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Encaustic \En*caus"tic\, a. [L. encausticus, Gr. [?], fr. [?] to burn in; [?] in + [?] to burn: cf. F. encaustique. See {Caustic}, and cf. {Ink}.] (Fine Arts) Prepared by means of heat; burned in. {Encaustic painting} (Fine Arts), painting by means of wax with which the colors are combined, and which is afterwards fused with hot irons, thus fixing the colors. {Encaustic tile} (Fine Arts), an earthenware tile which has a decorative pattern and is not wholly of one color. | |
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Enchase \En*chase"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enchased}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enchasing}.] [F. ench[83]sser; pref. en- (L. in) + ch[83]sse box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as caisse case. See 1st {Case}, and cf. {Chase}, {Encase}, {Incase}.] 1. To incase or inclose in a border or rim; to surround with an ornamental casing, as a gem with gold; to encircle; to inclose; to adorn. Enchased with a wanton ivy twine. --Spenser. An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased, The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced. --Mickle. 2. To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case. With golden letters . . . well enchased. --Spenser. 3. To delineate or describe, as by writing. [Obs.] All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. --Spenser. | |
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Enchase \En*chase"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enchased}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enchasing}.] [F. ench[83]sser; pref. en- (L. in) + ch[83]sse box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as caisse case. See 1st {Case}, and cf. {Chase}, {Encase}, {Incase}.] 1. To incase or inclose in a border or rim; to surround with an ornamental casing, as a gem with gold; to encircle; to inclose; to adorn. Enchased with a wanton ivy twine. --Spenser. An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased, The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced. --Mickle. 2. To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case. With golden letters . . . well enchased. --Spenser. 3. To delineate or describe, as by writing. [Obs.] All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. --Spenser. | |
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Enchaser \En*chas"er\, n. One who enchases. | |
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Enchase \En*chase"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enchased}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enchasing}.] [F. ench[83]sser; pref. en- (L. in) + ch[83]sse box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as caisse case. See 1st {Case}, and cf. {Chase}, {Encase}, {Incase}.] 1. To incase or inclose in a border or rim; to surround with an ornamental casing, as a gem with gold; to encircle; to inclose; to adorn. Enchased with a wanton ivy twine. --Spenser. An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased, The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced. --Mickle. 2. To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case. With golden letters . . . well enchased. --Spenser. 3. To delineate or describe, as by writing. [Obs.] All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. --Spenser. | |
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Enchasten \En*chas"ten\, v. t. To chasten. [Obs.] | |
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Encheson \En*che"son\, Encheason \En*chea"son\, n. [OF. enchaison, fr. L. incidere to happen; in + cadere to fall.] Occasion, cause, or reason. [Obs.] --Chaucer. | |
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Encheson \En*che"son\, Encheason \En*chea"son\, n. [OF. enchaison, fr. L. incidere to happen; in + cadere to fall.] Occasion, cause, or reason. [Obs.] --Chaucer. | |
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Enchest \En*chest"\, v. t. [Cf. {Inchest}.] To inclose in a chest. --Vicars. | |
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Enchisel \En*chis"el\, v. t. To cut with a chisel. | |
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Encoach \En*coach"\, v. t. [Cf. {Incoach}.] To carry in a coach. [R.] --Davies (Wit's Pilgr.) | |
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Encyclic \En*cyc"lic\, Encyclical \En*cyc"li*cal\, a. [L. encyclios of a circle, general, Gr. [?]; [?] in + [?] circle: cf. F. encyclique. See {Cycle}.] Sent to many persons or places; intended for many, or for a whole order of men; general; circular; as, an encyclical letter of a council, of a bishop, or the pope. | |
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Encyclic \En*cyc"lic\, Encyclical \En*cyc"li*cal\, n. An encyclical letter, esp. one from a pope. --Shipley. | |
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Encyclic \En*cyc"lic\, Encyclical \En*cyc"li*cal\, a. [L. encyclios of a circle, general, Gr. [?]; [?] in + [?] circle: cf. F. encyclique. See {Cycle}.] Sent to many persons or places; intended for many, or for a whole order of men; general; circular; as, an encyclical letter of a council, of a bishop, or the pope. | |
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Encyclic \En*cyc"lic\, Encyclical \En*cyc"li*cal\, n. An encyclical letter, esp. one from a pope. --Shipley. | |
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Encyclopedia \En*cy`clo*pe"di*a\, Encyclop91dia \En*cy`clo*p[91]"di*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?], for [?] [?], instruction in the circle of arts and sciences: cf. F. encyclop[82]die. See {Cyclopedia}, and {Encyclical}.] [Formerly written {encyclop[91]dy} and {encyclopedy}.] The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia. | |
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Encyclopedia \En*cy`clo*pe"di*a\, Encyclop91dia \En*cy`clo*p[91]"di*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?], for [?] [?], instruction in the circle of arts and sciences: cf. F. encyclop[82]die. See {Cyclopedia}, and {Encyclical}.] [Formerly written {encyclop[91]dy} and {encyclopedy}.] The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia. | |
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Encyclopedia \En*cy`clo*pe"di*a\, Encyclop91dia \En*cy`clo*p[91]"di*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?], for [?] [?], instruction in the circle of arts and sciences: cf. F. encyclop[82]die. See {Cyclopedia}, and {Encyclical}.] [Formerly written {encyclop[91]dy} and {encyclopedy}.] The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia. | |
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Encyclopediacal \En*cy`clo*pe*di"a*cal\, a. Encyclopedic. | |
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Encyclopedian \En*cy`clo*pe"di*an\, a. Embracing the whole circle of learning, or a wide range of subjects. | |
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Encyclopedic \En*cy`clo*ped"ic\, Encyclopedical \En*cy`clo*ped"ic*al\, a. [Cf. F. encyclop[82]dique.] Pertaining to, or of the nature of, an encyclopedia; embracing a wide range of subjects. | |
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Encyclopedic \En*cy`clo*ped"ic\, Encyclopedical \En*cy`clo*ped"ic*al\, a. [Cf. F. encyclop[82]dique.] Pertaining to, or of the nature of, an encyclopedia; embracing a wide range of subjects. | |
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Encyclopedism \En*cy`clo*pe"dism\, n. The art of writing or compiling encyclopedias; also, possession of the whole range of knowledge; encyclopedic learning. | |
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Encyclopedist \En*cy`clo*pe"dist\, n. [Cf. F. encyclop[82]diste.] The compiler of an encyclopedia, or one who assists in such compilation; also, one whose knowledge embraces the whole range of the sciences. {The Encyclopedists}, the writers of the great French encyclopedia which appeared in 1751-1772. The editors were Diderot and D'Alembert. Among the contributors were Voltaire and Rousseau. | |
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Encyclopedia \En*cy`clo*pe"di*a\, Encyclop91dia \En*cy`clo*p[91]"di*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?], for [?] [?], instruction in the circle of arts and sciences: cf. F. encyclop[82]die. See {Cyclopedia}, and {Encyclical}.] [Formerly written {encyclop[91]dy} and {encyclopedy}.] The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia. | |
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Encyst \En*cyst"\, v. t. To inclose in a cyst. | |
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Encystation \En`cys*ta"tion\, n. Encystment. | |
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Encysted \En*cyst"ed\, a. Inclosed in a cyst, or a sac, bladder, or vesicle; as, an encysted tumor. The encysted venom, or poison bag, beneath the adder's fang. --Coleridge. | |
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Tumor \Tu"mor\, n. [L., fr. tumere to swell: cf. F. tume[a3]r. See {Tumid}.] 1. (Med.) A morbid swelling, prominence, or growth, on any part of the body; especially, a growth produced by deposition of new tissue; a neoplasm. 2. Affected pomp; bombast; swelling words or expressions; false magnificence or sublimity. [R.] Better, however, to be a flippant, than, by a revolting form of tumor and perplexity, to lead men into habits of intellect such as result from the modern vice of English style. --De Quincey. {Encysted tumor}, a tumor which is inclosed in a membrane called a cyst, connected with the surrounding parts by the neighboring cellular substance. {Fatty tumor}. See under {Fatty}. {Innocent tumor}, [or] {Benign tumor}, one which does not of itself threaten life, and does not usually tend to recur after extirpation. {Malignant tumor}, a tumor which tends continually to spread, to become generalized in different parts of the body, and to recur after extirpation, and which, if left to itself, causes death. | |
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Encystment \En*cyst"ment\, n. 1. (Biol.) A process which, among some of the lower forms of life, precedes reproduction by budding, fission, spore formation, etc. Note: The animal (a) first contracts its body to a globular mass (b) and then secretes a transparent cyst (c), after which the mass divides into two or more parts (as in d e), each of which attains freedom by the bursting of the cyst, and becomes an individual animal. 2. (Zo[94]l.) A process by which many internal parasites, esp. in their larval states, become inclosed within a cyst in the muscles, liver, etc. See {Trichina}. | |
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Engage \En*gage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Engaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engaging}.] [F. engager; pref. en- (L. in) + gage pledge, pawn. See {Gage}.] 1. To put under pledge; to pledge; to place under obligations to do or forbear doing something, as by a pledge, oath, or promise; to bind by contract or promise. [bd]I to thee engaged a prince's word.[b8] --Shak. 2. To gain for service; to bring in as associate or aid; to enlist; as, to engage friends to aid in a cause; to engage men for service. 3. To gain over; to win and attach; to attract and hold; to draw. Good nature engages everybody to him. --Addison. 4. To employ the attention and efforts of; to occupy; to engross; to draw on. Thus shall mankind his guardian care engage. --Pope. Taking upon himself the difficult task of engaging him in conversation. --Hawthorne. 5. To enter into contest with; to encounter; to bring to conflict. A favorable opportunity of engaging the enemy. --Ludlow. 6. (Mach.) To come into gear with; as, the teeth of one cogwheel engage those of another, or one part of a clutch engages the other part. | |
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Engage \En*gage"\, v. i. 1. To promise or pledge one's self; to enter into an obligation; to become bound; to warrant. How proper the remedy for the malady, I engage not. --Fuller. 2. To embark in a business; to take a part; to employ or involve one's self; to devote attention and effort; to enlist; as, to engage in controversy. 3. To enter into conflict; to join battle; as, the armies engaged in a general battle. 4. (Mach.) To be in gear, as two cogwheels working together. | |
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Engage \En*gage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Engaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engaging}.] [F. engager; pref. en- (L. in) + gage pledge, pawn. See {Gage}.] 1. To put under pledge; to pledge; to place under obligations to do or forbear doing something, as by a pledge, oath, or promise; to bind by contract or promise. [bd]I to thee engaged a prince's word.[b8] --Shak. 2. To gain for service; to bring in as associate or aid; to enlist; as, to engage friends to aid in a cause; to engage men for service. 3. To gain over; to win and attach; to attract and hold; to draw. Good nature engages everybody to him. --Addison. 4. To employ the attention and efforts of; to occupy; to engross; to draw on. Thus shall mankind his guardian care engage. --Pope. Taking upon himself the difficult task of engaging him in conversation. --Hawthorne. 5. To enter into contest with; to encounter; to bring to conflict. A favorable opportunity of engaging the enemy. --Ludlow. 6. (Mach.) To come into gear with; as, the teeth of one cogwheel engage those of another, or one part of a clutch engages the other part. | |
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Engaged \En*gaged"\, a. 1. Occupied; employed; busy. 2. Pledged; promised; especially, having the affections pledged; promised in marriage; affianced; betrothed. 3. Greatly interested; of awakened zeal; earnest. 4. Involved; esp., involved in a hostile encounter; as, the engaged ships continued the fight. {Engaged column}. (Arch.) Same as {Attached column}. See under {Attach}, v. t. | |
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Engaged \En*gaged"\, a. 1. Occupied; employed; busy. 2. Pledged; promised; especially, having the affections pledged; promised in marriage; affianced; betrothed. 3. Greatly interested; of awakened zeal; earnest. 4. Involved; esp., involved in a hostile encounter; as, the engaged ships continued the fight. {Engaged column}. (Arch.) Same as {Attached column}. See under {Attach}, v. t. | |
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Engagedly \En*ga"ged*ly\, adv. With attachment; with interest; earnestly. | |
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Engagedness \En*ga"ged*ness\, n. The state of being deeply interested; earnestness; zeal. | |
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Engagement \En*gage"ment\, n. [Cf. F. engagement.] 1. The act of engaging, pledging, enlisting, occupying, or entering into contest. 2. The state of being engaged, pledged or occupied; specif., a pledge to take some one as husband or wife. 3. That which engages; engrossing occupation; employment of the attention; obligation by pledge, promise, or contract; an enterprise embarked in; as, his engagements prevented his acceptance of any office. Religion, which is the chief engagement of our league. --Milton. 4. (Mil.) An action; a fight; a battle. In hot engagement with the Moors. --Dryden. 5. (Mach.) The state of being in gear; as, one part of a clutch is brought into engagement with the other part. Syn: Vocation; business; employment; occupation; promise; stipulation; betrothal; word; battle; combat; fight; contest; conflict. See {Battle}. | |
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Engager \En*ga"ger\, n. One who enters into an engagement or agreement; a surety. Several sufficient citizens were engagers. --Wood. | |
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Engage \En*gage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Engaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engaging}.] [F. engager; pref. en- (L. in) + gage pledge, pawn. See {Gage}.] 1. To put under pledge; to pledge; to place under obligations to do or forbear doing something, as by a pledge, oath, or promise; to bind by contract or promise. [bd]I to thee engaged a prince's word.[b8] --Shak. 2. To gain for service; to bring in as associate or aid; to enlist; as, to engage friends to aid in a cause; to engage men for service. 3. To gain over; to win and attach; to attract and hold; to draw. Good nature engages everybody to him. --Addison. 4. To employ the attention and efforts of; to occupy; to engross; to draw on. Thus shall mankind his guardian care engage. --Pope. Taking upon himself the difficult task of engaging him in conversation. --Hawthorne. 5. To enter into contest with; to encounter; to bring to conflict. A favorable opportunity of engaging the enemy. --Ludlow. 6. (Mach.) To come into gear with; as, the teeth of one cogwheel engage those of another, or one part of a clutch engages the other part. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Engaging \En*ga"ging\, a. Tending to draw the attention or affections; attractive; as, engaging manners or address. -- {En*ga"ging*ly}, adv. -- {En*ga"ging*ness}, n. {Engaging and disengaging} {gear [or] machinery}, that in which, or by means of which, one part is alternately brought into gear or out of gear with another part, as occasion may require. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Encage \En*cage"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encaged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engaging}.] [Pref. en- + cage: cf. F. encager.] To confine in a cage; to coop up. --Shak. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Engaging \En*ga"ging\, a. Tending to draw the attention or affections; attractive; as, engaging manners or address. -- {En*ga"ging*ly}, adv. -- {En*ga"ging*ness}, n. {Engaging and disengaging} {gear [or] machinery}, that in which, or by means of which, one part is alternately brought into gear or out of gear with another part, as occasion may require. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Engaging \En*ga"ging\, a. Tending to draw the attention or affections; attractive; as, engaging manners or address. -- {En*ga"ging*ly}, adv. -- {En*ga"ging*ness}, n. {Engaging and disengaging} {gear [or] machinery}, that in which, or by means of which, one part is alternately brought into gear or out of gear with another part, as occasion may require. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Engaging \En*ga"ging\, a. Tending to draw the attention or affections; attractive; as, engaging manners or address. -- {En*ga"ging*ly}, adv. -- {En*ga"ging*ness}, n. {Engaging and disengaging} {gear [or] machinery}, that in which, or by means of which, one part is alternately brought into gear or out of gear with another part, as occasion may require. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Engastrimuth \En*gas"tri*muth\, n. [Gr. [?]; [?] in + [?] belly + [?] to speak: cf. F. engastrimythe.] An ventriloquist. [Obs.] | |
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Engiscope \En"gi*scope\, n. [Gr. [?] near + -scope.] (Opt.) A kind of reflecting microscope. [Obs.] | |
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Enquicken \En*quick"en\, v. t. To quicken; to make alive. [Obs.] --Dr. H. More. | |
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Ensign \En"sign\, n. [L. enseigne, L. insignia, pl. of insigne a distinctive mark, badge, flag; in + signum mark, sign. See {Sign}, and cf. {Insignia}, 3d {Ancient}.] 1. A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like. Hang up your ensigns, let your drums be still. --Shak. 2. A signal displayed like a standard, to give notice. He will lift an ensign to the nations from far. --Is. v. 26. 3. Sign; badge of office, rank, or power; symbol. The ensigns of our power about we bear. --Waller. 4. (a) Formerly, a commissioned officer of the army who carried the ensign or flag of a company or regiment. (b) A commissioned officer of the lowest grade in the navy, corresponding to the grade of second lieutenant in the army. --Ham. Nav. Encyc. Note: In the British army the rank of ensign was abolished in 1871. In the United States army the rank is not recognized; the regimental flags being carried by a sergeant called the color sergeant. {Ensign bearer}, one who carries a flag; an ensign. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Ensign \En"sign\, v. t. 1. To designate as by an ensign. [Obs.] Henry but joined the roses that ensigned Particular families. --B. Jonson. 2. To distinguish by a mark or ornament; esp. (Her.), by a crown; thus, any charge which has a crown immediately above or upon it, is said to be ensigned. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Ensign \En"sign\, n. [L. enseigne, L. insignia, pl. of insigne a distinctive mark, badge, flag; in + signum mark, sign. See {Sign}, and cf. {Insignia}, 3d {Ancient}.] 1. A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like. Hang up your ensigns, let your drums be still. --Shak. 2. A signal displayed like a standard, to give notice. He will lift an ensign to the nations from far. --Is. v. 26. 3. Sign; badge of office, rank, or power; symbol. The ensigns of our power about we bear. --Waller. 4. (a) Formerly, a commissioned officer of the army who carried the ensign or flag of a company or regiment. (b) A commissioned officer of the lowest grade in the navy, corresponding to the grade of second lieutenant in the army. --Ham. Nav. Encyc. Note: In the British army the rank of ensign was abolished in 1871. In the United States army the rank is not recognized; the regimental flags being carried by a sergeant called the color sergeant. {Ensign bearer}, one who carries a flag; an ensign. | |
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Ensigncy \En"sign*cy\ (?; 277), n.; pl. {Ensigncies}. The rank or office of an ensign. | |
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Ensigncy \En"sign*cy\ (?; 277), n.; pl. {Ensigncies}. The rank or office of an ensign. | |
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Ensignship \En"sign*ship\, n. The state or rank of an ensign. | |
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Eunuchism \Eu"nuch*ism\, n. [L. eunuchismus an unmanning, Gr. [?]: cf. F. eunuchisme eunuchism.] The state of being eunuch. --Bp. Hall. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Emajagua, PR (comunidad, FIPS 26502) Location: 18.00253 N, 65.88304 W Population (1990): 2457 (826 housing units) Area: 2.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Enochs, TX Zip code(s): 79324 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Ensign, KS (city, FIPS 21400) Location: 37.65358 N, 100.23224 W Population (1990): 192 (80 housing units) Area: 0.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 67841 | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Ensign (1.) Heb. 'oth, a military standard, especially of a single tribe (Num. 2:2). Each separate tribe had its own "sign" or "ensign." (2.) Heb. nes, a lofty signal, as a column or high pole (Num. 21:8, 9); a standard or signal or flag placed on high mountains to point out to the people a place of rendezvous on the irruption of an enemy (Isa. 5:26; 11:12; 18:3; 62:10; Jer. 4:6, 21; Ps. 60:4). This was an occasional signal, and not a military standard. Elevation and conspicuity are implied in the word. (3.) The Hebrew word _degel_ denotes the standard given to each of the four divisions of the host of the Israelites at the Exodus (Num. 1:52; 2:2; 10:14). In Cant. 2:4 it is rendered "banner." We have no definite information as to the nature of these military standards. (See {BANNER}.) |