English Dictionary: mud midget | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Madden \Mad"den\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Maddened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Maddening}.] To make mad; to drive to madness; to craze; to excite violently with passion; to make very angry; to enrage. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Shoveler \Shov"el*er\, n. [Also shoveller.] 1. One who, or that which, shovels. 2. (Zo[94]l.) A river duck ({Spatula clypeata}), native of Europe and America. It has a large bill, broadest towards the tip. The male is handsomely variegated with green, blue, brown, black, and white on the body; the head and neck are dark green. Called also {broadbill}, {spoonbill}, {shovelbill}, and {maiden duck}. The Australian shoveler, or shovel-nosed duck ({S. rhynchotis}), is a similar species. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Maiden \Maid"en\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to a maiden, or to maidens; suitable to, or characteristic of, a virgin; as, maiden innocence. [bd]Amid the maiden throng.[b8] --Addison. Have you no modesty, no maiden shame ? --Shak. 2. Never having been married; not having had sexual intercourse; virgin; -- said usually of the woman, but sometimes of the man; as, a maiden aunt. [bd]A surprising old maiden lady.[b8] --Thackeray. 3. Fresh; innocent; unpolluted; pure; hitherto unused. [bd]Maiden flowers.[b8] --Shak. Full bravely hast thou fleshed Thy maiden sword. --Shak. 4. Used of a fortress, signifying that it has never been captured, or violated. -- T. Warton. Macaulay. {Maiden assize} (Eng. Law), an assize which there is no criminal prosecution; an assize which is unpolluted with blood. It was usual, at such an assize, for the sheriff to present the judge with a pair of white gloves. --Smart. {Maiden name}, the surname of a woman before her marriage. {Maiden pink}. (Bot.) See under {Pink}. {Maiden plum} (Bot.), a West Indian tree ({Comocladia integrifolia}) with purplish drupes. The sap of the tree is glutinous, and gives a persistent black stain. {Maiden speech}, the first speech made by a person, esp. by a new member in a public body. {Maiden tower}, the tower most capable of resisting an enemy. | |
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Maidenhair \Maid"en*hair`\, n. (Bot.) A fern of the genus {Adiantum} ({A. pedatum}), having very slender graceful stalks. It is common in the United States, and is sometimes used in medicine. The name is also applied to other species of the same genus, as to the Venus-hair. {Maiden grass}, the smaller quaking grass. {Maiden tree}. See {Ginkgo}. | |
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Maidenhead \Maid"en*head\, n. [See {Maidenhood}.] 1. The state of being a maiden; maidenhood; virginity. --Shak. 2. The state of being unused or uncontaminated; freshness; purity. [Obs.] The maidenhead of their credit. --Sir H. Wotton. 3. The hymen, or virginal membrane. | |
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Maidenhood \Maid"en*hood\, n. [AS. m[91]gdenh[be]d. See {Maid}, and {-hood}.] 1. The state of being a maid or a virgin; virginity. --Shak. 2. Newness; freshness; uncontaminated state. The maidenhood Of thy fight. --Shak. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Mathematic \Math`e*mat"ic\, a. [F. math[82]matique, L. mathematicus, Gr. [?] disposed to learn, belonging to learning or the sciences, especially to mathematics, fr. [?] that which is learned, learning, pl. [?] things learned, learning, science, especially mathematical science, fr. [?], [?], to learn; akin to E. mind. See {Mind}.] See {Mathematical}. | |
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Mathematical \Math`e*mat"ic*al\, a. [See {Mathematic}.] Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics; hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness. -- {Math`e*mat"ic*al*ly}, adv. | |
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Mathematical \Math`e*mat"ic*al\, a. [See {Mathematic}.] Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics; hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness. -- {Math`e*mat"ic*al*ly}, adv. | |
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Mathematician \Math`e*ma*ti"cian\, n. [Cf. F. math[82]maticien.] One versed in mathematics. | |
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Mathematics \Math`e*mat"ics\, n. [F. math[82]matiques, pl., L. mathematica, sing., Gr. [?] (sc. [?]) science. See {Mathematic}, and {-ics}.] That science, or class of sciences, which treats of the exact relations existing between quantities or magnitudes, and of the methods by which, in accordance with these relations, quantities sought are deducible from other quantities known or supposed; the science of spatial and quantitative relations. Note: Mathematics embraces three departments, namely: 1. {Arithmetic}. 2. {Geometry}, including {Trigonometry} and {Conic Sections}. 3. {Analysis}, in which letters are used, including {Algebra}, {Analytical Geometry}, and {Calculus}. Each of these divisions is divided into pure or abstract, which considers magnitude or quantity abstractly, without relation to matter; and mixed or applied, which treats of magnitude as subsisting in material bodies, and is consequently interwoven with physical considerations. | |
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Mediant \Me"di*ant\, n. [L. medians, p. p. of mediare to halve: cf. It. mediante, F. m[82]diante.] (Mus.) The third above the keynote; -- so called because it divides the interval between the tonic and dominant into two thirds. | |
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Metantimonate \Met`an*ti*mo"nate\, n. (Chem.) A salt of metantimonic acid. | |
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Metantimonic \Met`an*ti*mon"ic\, a. [Pref. met- + antimonic.] (Chem.) (a) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid (formerly called {antimonic acid}) analogous to metaphosphoric acid, and obtained as a white amorphous insoluble substance, ({HSbO3}). (b) Formerly, designating an acid, which is now properly called {pyroantimonic acid}, and analogous to pyrophosphoric acid. | |
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Metewand \Mete"wand`\, n. [Mete to measure + wand.] A measuring rod. --Ascham. | |
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Methionate \Me*thi"on*ate\, n. (Chem.) A salt of methionic acid. | |
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Midwinter \Mid"win`ter\, n. [AS. midwinter.] The middle of winter. --Dryden. | |
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Mittened \Mit"tened\, a. Covered with a mitten or mittens. [bd]Mittened hands.[b8] --Whittier. | |
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Mittent \Mit"tent\, a. [L. mittens, p. pr. of mittere to send.] Sending forth; emitting. [Obs.] --Wiseman. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Moth \Moth\, n.; pl. {Moths} (m[ocr]thz). [OE. mothe, AS. mo[edh][edh]e; akin to D. mot, G. motte, Icel. motti, and prob. to E. mad an earthworm. Cf. {Mad}, n., {Mawk}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any nocturnal lepidopterous insect, or any not included among the butterflies; as, the luna moth; Io moth; hawk moth. 2. (Zo[94]l.) Any lepidopterous insect that feeds upon garments, grain, etc.; as, the clothes moth; grain moth; bee moth. See these terms under {Clothes}, {Grain}, etc. 3. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of various other insects that destroy woolen and fur goods, etc., esp. the larv[91] of several species of beetles of the genera {Dermestes} and {Anthrenus}. Carpet moths are often the larv[91] of Anthrenus. See {Carpet beetle}, under {Carpet}, {Dermestes}, {Anthrenus}. 4. Anything which gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any other thing. {Moth blight} (Zo[94]l.), any plant louse of the genus {Aleurodes}, and related genera. They are injurious to various plants. {Moth gnat} (Zo[94]l.), a dipterous insect of the genus {Bychoda}, having fringed wings. {Moth hunter} (Zo[94]l.), the goatsucker. {Moth miller} (Zo[94]l.), a clothes moth. See {Miller}, 3, (a) . {Moth mullein} (Bot.), a common herb of the genus {Verbascum} ({V. Blattaria}), having large wheel-shaped yellow or whitish flowers. | |
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Motion \Mo"tion\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Motioned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Motioning}.] 1. To make a significant movement or gesture, as with the hand; as, to motion to one to take a seat. 2. To make proposal; to offer plans. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
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Motmot \Mot"mot\, n. [Cf. {Momot}.] (Zo[94]l.) Any one of several species of long-tailed, passerine birds of the genus {Momotus}, having a strong serrated beak. In most of the species the two long middle tail feathers are racket-shaped at the tip, when mature. The bird itself is said by some writers to trim them into this shape. They feed on insects, reptiles, and fruit, and are found from Mexico to Brazil. The name is derived from its note. [Written also {momot}.] | |
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Mouth-made \Mouth"-made`\, a. Spoken without sincerity; not heartfelt. [bd]Mouth-made vows.[b8] --Shak. | |
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Muddy-mettled \Mud"dy-met`tled\, a. Dull-spirited. --Shak. | |
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d8Mutandum \[d8]Mu*tan"dum\, n.; pl. {Mutanda}. [L., fr. mutare to change.] A thing which is to be changed; something which must be altered; -- used chiefly in the plural. | |
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Mutiny \Mu"ti*ny\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Mutinied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mutinying}.] 1. To rise against, or refuse to obey, lawful authority in military or naval service; to excite, or to be guilty of, mutiny or mutinous conduct; to revolt against one's superior officer, or any rightful authority. 2. To fall into strife; to quarrel. [Obs.] --Shak. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Mahtomedi, MN (city, FIPS 39428) Location: 45.05610 N, 92.96081 W Population (1990): 5569 (1929 housing units) Area: 9.3 sq km (land), 3.7 sq km (water) | |
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Muttontown, NY (village, FIPS 49330) Location: 40.82060 N, 73.54114 W Population (1990): 3024 (951 housing units) Area: 15.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Mathematica graphics system, developed in 1988 by Stephen Wolfram and sold by {Wolfram Research}. The language emphasises rules and {pattern-matching}. The name was suggested by {Steve Jobs}. {Home (http://www.wri.com/mathematica/)}. {Stanford FTP (ftp://otter.stanford.edu/)}, {NCSA FTP (ftp://ftp.ncsa.uiuc.edu/)}. Mailing list: mathgroup-request@yoda.ncsa.uiuc.edu. {Usenet} newsgroup: {news:comp.soft-sys.math.mathematica}. ["Mathematica: A System for Doing Mathematics by Computer", Stephen Wolfram, A-W 1988]. (1995-05-01) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Mathematical Analysis without Programming (MAP) An On-line system for mathematics under {CTSS}. [Sammet 1969, p. 240]. (1995-02-10) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Mathematics in Recognizable Form Automatically Compiled {BASIC} using typewriter output with special mathematical symbols. [Sammet 1969, pp. 281-284]. (1997-08-01) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
MATH-MATIC or MATHMATIC Alternate name for AT-3. Early, pre-Fortran language for UNIVAC I or II. Sammet 1969. | |
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mutant generally used in {user mode} but can also be used in {kernel mode}. According to this terminology a mutex is only used in kernel mode. ["Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Resource Kit"]. (1997-07-30) | |
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: | |
Midianite an Arabian tribe descended from Midian. They inhabited principally the desert north of the peninsula of Arabia. The peninsula of Sinai was the pasture-ground for their flocks. They were virtually the rulers of Arabia, being the dominant tribe. Like all Arabians, they were a nomad people. They early engaged in commercial pursuits. It was to one of their caravans that Joseph was sold (Gen. 37:28, 36). The next notice of them is in connection with Moses' flight from Egypt (Ex. 2:15-21). Here in Midian Moses became the servant and afterwards the son-in-law of Reuel or Jethro, the priest. After the Exodus, the Midianites were friendly to the Israelites so long as they traversed only their outlying pasture-ground on the west of the Arabah; but when, having passed the southern end of Edom, they entered into the land of Midian proper, they joined with Balak, the king of Moab, in a conspiracy against them (Num. 22:4-7). Balaam, who had been sent for to curse Israel, having utterly failed to do so, was dismissed by the king of Moab; nevertheless he still tarried among the Midianites, and induced them to enter into correspondence with the Israelites, so as to bring them into association with them in the licentious orgies connected with the worship of Baal-Peor. This crafty counsel prevailed. The Israelites took part in the heathen festival, and so brought upon themselves a curse indeed. Their apostasy brought upon them a severe punishment. A plague broke out amongst them, and more than twenty-four thousand of the people perished (Num. 25:9). But the Midianites were not to be left unpunished. A terrible vengeance was denounced against them. A thousand warriors from each tribe, under the leadership of Phinehas, went forth against them. The Midianites were utterly routed. Their cities were consumed by fire, five of their kings were put to death, and the whole nation was destroyed (Josh. 13:21, 22). Balaam also perished by the sword, receiving the "wages of his unrighteousness" (Num. 31:8; 2 Pet. 2:15). The whole of the country on the east of Jordan, now conquered by the Israelites (see {SIHON}; {OG}), was divided between the two tribes of Reuben and Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh. Some two hundred and fifty years after this the Midianites had regained their ancient power, and in confederation with the Amalekites and the "children of the east" they made war against their old enemies the Israelites, whom for seven years they oppressed and held in subjection. They were at length assailed by Gideon in that ever-memorable battle in the great plain of Esdraelon, and utterly destroyed (Judg. 6:1-ch. 7). Frequent allusions are afterwards made to this great victory (Ps. 83:10, 12; Isa. 9:4; 10:6). They now wholly pass away from the page of history both sacred and profane. | |
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]: | |
Mithnite, loin; gift; hope |