English Dictionary: hocus-pocus | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Hagioscope \Ha"gi*o*scope`\, n. [Gr. [?] sacred + -scope.] An opening made in the interior walls of a cruciform church to afford a view of the altar to those in the transepts; -- called, in architecture, a squint. --Hook. | |
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Hexacapsular \Hex`a*cap"su*lar\, a. [Hexa- + capsular.] (Bot.) Having six capsules or seed vessels. | |
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High-spirited \High"-spir`it*ed\, a. Full of spirit or natural fire; haughty; courageous; impetuous; not brooking restraint or opposition. | |
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Hocuspocus \Ho"cus*po"cus\, n. [Prob. invented by jugglers in imitation of Latin. Cf. {Hoax}, {Hocus} .] 1. A term used by jugglers in pretended incantations. 2. A juggler or trickster. --Sir T. Herbert. 3. A juggler's trick; a cheat; nonsense. --Hudibras. | |
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Hocuspocus \Ho"cus*po"cus\, v. t. To cheat. [Colloq.] --L'Estrange. | |
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Hose \Hose\ (h[omac]z), n.; pl. {Hose}, formerly {Hosen} (h[omac]"z'n). [AS. hose; akin to D. hoos, G. hose breeches, OHG. hosa, Icel. hosa stocking, gather, Dan. hose stocking; cf. Russ. koshulia a fur jacket.] 1. Close-fitting trousers or breeches, as formerly worn, reaching to the knee. These men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments. --Dan. iii. 21. His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide For his shrunk shank. --Shak. 2. Covering for the feet and lower part of the legs; a stocking or stockings. 3. A flexible pipe, made of leather, India rubber, or other material, and used for conveying fluids, especially water, from a faucet, hydrant, or fire engine. {Hose carriage}, {cart}, [or] {truck}, a wheeled vehicle fitted for conveying hose for extinguishing fires. {Hose company}, a company of men appointed to bring and manage hose in the extinguishing of fires. [U.S.] {Hose coupling}, coupling with interlocking parts for uniting hose, end to end. {Hose wrench}, a spanner for turning hose couplings, to unite or disconnect them. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
--Simonds. {House car} (Railroad), a freight car with inclosing sides and a roof; a box car. {House of correction}. See {Correction}. {House cricket} (Zo[94]l.), a European cricket ({Gryllus domesticus}), which frequently lives in houses, between the bricks of chimneys and fireplaces. It is noted for the loud chirping or stridulation of the males. {House dog}, a dog kept in or about a dwelling house. {House finch} (Zo[94]l.), the burion. {House flag}, a flag denoting the commercial house to which a merchant vessel belongs. {House fly} (Zo[94]l.), a common fly (esp. {Musca domestica}), which infests houses both in Europe and America. Its larva is a maggot which lives in decaying substances or excrement, about sink drains, etc. {House of God}, a temple or church. {House of ill fame}. See {Ill fame} under {Ill}, a. {House martin} (Zo[94]l.), a common European swallow ({Hirundo urbica}). It has feathered feet, and builds its nests of mud against the walls of buildings. Called also {house swallow}, and {window martin}. {House mouse} (Zo[94]l.), the common mouse ({Mus musculus}). {House physician}, the resident medical adviser of a hospital or other public institution. {House snake} (Zo[94]l.), the milk snake. {House sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), the common European sparrow ({Passer domesticus}). It has recently been introduced into America, where it has become very abundant, esp. in cities. Called also {thatch sparrow}. {House spider} (Zo[94]l.), any spider which habitually lives in houses. Among the most common species are {Theridium tepidariorum} and {Tegenaria domestica}. {House surgeon}, the resident surgeon of a hospital. {House wren} (Zo[94]l.), the common wren of the Eastern United States ({Troglodytes a[89]don}). It is common about houses and in gardens, and is noted for its vivacity, and loud musical notes. See {Wren}. {Religious house}, a monastery or convent. {The White House}, the official residence of the President of the United States; -- hence, colloquially, the office of President. | |
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--Simonds. {House car} (Railroad), a freight car with inclosing sides and a roof; a box car. {House of correction}. See {Correction}. {House cricket} (Zo[94]l.), a European cricket ({Gryllus domesticus}), which frequently lives in houses, between the bricks of chimneys and fireplaces. It is noted for the loud chirping or stridulation of the males. {House dog}, a dog kept in or about a dwelling house. {House finch} (Zo[94]l.), the burion. {House flag}, a flag denoting the commercial house to which a merchant vessel belongs. {House fly} (Zo[94]l.), a common fly (esp. {Musca domestica}), which infests houses both in Europe and America. Its larva is a maggot which lives in decaying substances or excrement, about sink drains, etc. {House of God}, a temple or church. {House of ill fame}. See {Ill fame} under {Ill}, a. {House martin} (Zo[94]l.), a common European swallow ({Hirundo urbica}). It has feathered feet, and builds its nests of mud against the walls of buildings. Called also {house swallow}, and {window martin}. {House mouse} (Zo[94]l.), the common mouse ({Mus musculus}). {House physician}, the resident medical adviser of a hospital or other public institution. {House snake} (Zo[94]l.), the milk snake. {House sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), the common European sparrow ({Passer domesticus}). It has recently been introduced into America, where it has become very abundant, esp. in cities. Called also {thatch sparrow}. {House spider} (Zo[94]l.), any spider which habitually lives in houses. Among the most common species are {Theridium tepidariorum} and {Tegenaria domestica}. {House surgeon}, the resident surgeon of a hospital. {House wren} (Zo[94]l.), the common wren of the Eastern United States ({Troglodytes a[89]don}). It is common about houses and in gardens, and is noted for its vivacity, and loud musical notes. See {Wren}. {Religious house}, a monastery or convent. {The White House}, the official residence of the President of the United States; -- hence, colloquially, the office of President. | |
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Housekeeper \House"keep`er\, n. 1. One who occupies a house with his family; a householder; the master or mistress of a family. --Locke. 2. One who does, or oversees, the work of keeping house; as, his wife is a good housekeeper; often, a woman hired to superintend the servants of a household and manage the ordinary domestic affairs. 3. One who exercises hospitality, or has a plentiful and hospitable household. [Obs.] --Sir H. Wotton. 4. One who keeps or stays much at home. [R.] You are manifest housekeeper. --Shak. 5. A house dog. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Housekeeping \House"keep`ing\, n. 1. The state of occupying a dwelling house as a householder. 2. Care of domestic concerns; management of a house and home affairs. 3. Hospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions. [Obs.] Tell me, softly and hastily, what's in the pantry? Small housekeeping enough, said Ph[d2]be. --Sir W. Scott. | |
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Housekeeping \House"keep`ing\, a. Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities. | |
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Office \Of"fice\, n. [F., fr. L. officium, for opificium; ops ability, wealth, holp + facere to do or make. See {Opulent}, {Fact}.] 1. That which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from the relations of man to man; as, kind offices, pious offices. I would I could do a good office between you. --Shak. 2. A special duty, trust, charge, or position, conferred by authority and for a public purpose; a position of trust or authority; as, an executive or judical office; a municipal office. 3. A charge or trust, of a sacred nature, conferred by God himself; as, the office of a priest under the old dispensation, and that of the apostles in the new. Inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office. --Rom. xi. 13. 4. That which is performed, intended, or assigned to be done, by a particular thing, or that which anything is fitted to perform; a function; -- answering to duty in intelligent beings. They [the eyes] resign their office and their light. --Shak. Hesperus, whose office is to bring Twilight upon the earth. --Milton. In this experiment the several intervals of the teeth of the comb do the office of so many prisms. --Sir I. Newton. 5. The place where a particular kind of business or service for others is transacted; a house or apartment in which public officers and others transact business; as, the register's office; a lawyer's office. 6. The company or corporation, or persons collectively, whose place of business is in an office; as, I have notified the office. 7. pl. The apartments or outhouses in which the domestics discharge the duties attached to the service of a house, as kitchens, pantries, stables, etc. [Eng.] As for the offices, let them stand at distance. --Bacon. 8. (Eccl.) Any service other than that of ordination and the Mass; any prescribed religious service. This morning was read in the church, after the office was done, the declaration setting forth the late conspiracy against the king's person. --Evelyn. {Holy office}. Same as {Inquisition}, n., 3. {Houses of office}. Same as def. 7 above. --Chaucer. {Little office} (R.C.Ch.), an office recited in honor of the Virgin Mary. {Office bearer}, an officer; one who has a specific office or duty to perform. {Office copy} (Law), an authenticated or certified copy of a record, from the proper office. See {Certified copies}, under {Copy}. --Abbott. {Office-found} (Law), the finding of an inquest of office. See under {Inquest}. {Office holder}. See {Officeholder} in the Vocabulary | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
High Springs, FL (city, FIPS 30525) Location: 29.82209 N, 82.59192 W Population (1990): 3144 (1317 housing units) Area: 23.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 32643 | |
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Highspire, PA (borough, FIPS 34664) Location: 40.20850 N, 76.78594 W Population (1990): 2668 (1253 housing units) Area: 1.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 17034 | |
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Hokes Bluff, AL (city, FIPS 35392) Location: 33.98965 N, 85.86297 W Population (1990): 3739 (1460 housing units) Area: 29.2 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 35903 | |
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Hoosick Falls, NY (village, FIPS 35474) Location: 42.90050 N, 73.35035 W Population (1990): 3490 (1490 housing units) Area: 4.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 12090 | |
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House Springs, MO Zip code(s): 63051 | |
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Hughes Springs, TX (city, FIPS 35300) Location: 32.99876 N, 94.63022 W Population (1990): 1938 (880 housing units) Area: 6.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 75656 | |
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Hughesville, MD (CDP, FIPS 40700) Location: 38.53872 N, 76.78372 W Population (1990): 1319 (432 housing units) Area: 27.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 20637 Hughesville, MO (village, FIPS 33652) Location: 38.83788 N, 93.29593 W Population (1990): 174 (61 housing units) Area: 0.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 65334 Hughesville, PA (borough, FIPS 36160) Location: 41.23846 N, 76.72635 W Population (1990): 2049 (923 housing units) Area: 1.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 17737 | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
High Speed Circuit Switched Data defining a standard for {circuit switched} data transmission over a {GSM} link at up to 57.6 (78.8?) {kbps}. This is achieved by concatenating up to four consecutive GSM {timeslots}, each of which is capable of 14.4 kbit/s. It uses {multiplexing} and {compression} or filtering. The following services toward the fixed network are supported: {V.34} up to 28.8 kbps and {V.110} with rate adaptation up to 38.4 kbps. HSCSD is aimed at {mobile workstation} users. As it is circuit switched, it is suited to {streaming} applications such as {video conferencing} and {multimedia}. {Bursty} applications like {electronic mail}, are more suited to {packet switched} data (as in {GPRS}). {Ericsson (http://www.ericsson.com/wireless/products/mobsys/gsm/subpages/wise/subpages/hscsd.shtml)}. {(http://www.gsmworld.com/)}. (1999-12-04) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
High Speed Connect [HP9000 Configuration Guide, January 1996]. [Details?] (1996-06-06) | |
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high speed serial interface supports serial transmit speeds of up to 52 megabits per second. It is typically used for leased lines such as {DS3} (44.736 Mbps) and {E3} (34 Mbps) and for {Wide Area Network} devices such as {routers}. (1995-11-20) |