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Fairy \Fair"y\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to fairies. 2. Given by fairies; as, fairy money. --Dryden. {Fairy bird} (Zo[94]l.), the Euoropean little tern ({Sterna minuta}); -- called also {sea swallow}, and {hooded tern}. {Fairy bluebird}. (Zo[94]l.) See under {Bluebird}. {Fairy martin} (Zo[94]l.), a European swallow ({Hirrundo ariel}) that builds flask-shaped nests of mud on overhanging cliffs. {Fairy} {rings [or] circles}, the circles formed in grassy lawns by certain fungi (as {Marasmius Oreades}), formerly supposed to be caused by fairies in their midnight dances. {Fairy shrimp} (Zo[94]l.), a European fresh-water phyllopod crustacean ({Chirocephalus diaphanus}); -- so called from its delicate colors, transparency, and graceful motions. The name is sometimes applied to similar American species. {Fairy stone} (Paleon.), an echinite. | |
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Farmer \Farm"er\, n. [Cf. F. fermier.] One who farms; as: (a) One who hires and cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant. --Smart. (b) One who is devoted to the tillage of the soil; one who cultivates a farm; an agriculturist; a husbandman. (c) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect, either paying a fixed annuual rent for the privilege; as, a farmer of the revenues. (d) (Mining) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown. {Farmer-general} [F. fermier-general], one to whom the right of levying certain taxes, in a particular district, was farmed out, under the former French monarchy, for a given sum paid down. {Farmers' satin}, a light material of cotton and worsted, used for coat linings. --McElrath. {The king's farmer} (O. Eng. Law), one to whom the collection of a royal revenue was farmed out. --Burrill. | |
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Farmeress \Farm"er*ess\, n. A woman who farms. | |
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Farmer \Farm"er\, n. [Cf. F. fermier.] One who farms; as: (a) One who hires and cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant. --Smart. (b) One who is devoted to the tillage of the soil; one who cultivates a farm; an agriculturist; a husbandman. (c) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect, either paying a fixed annuual rent for the privilege; as, a farmer of the revenues. (d) (Mining) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown. {Farmer-general} [F. fermier-general], one to whom the right of levying certain taxes, in a particular district, was farmed out, under the former French monarchy, for a given sum paid down. {Farmers' satin}, a light material of cotton and worsted, used for coat linings. --McElrath. {The king's farmer} (O. Eng. Law), one to whom the collection of a royal revenue was farmed out. --Burrill. | |
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Italian \I*tal"ian\, a. [Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf. {Italic}.] Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language. {Italian cloth} a light material of cotton and worsted; -- called also {farmer's satin}. {Italian iron}, a heater for fluting frills. {Italian juice}, Calabrian liquorice. | |
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Satin \Sat"in\, n. [F. satin (cf. Pg. setim), fr. It. setino, from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin. sz-t[81]n, sz-twan. Cf. {Sateen}.] A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. --Chaucer. {Denmark satin}, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes. {Farmer's satin}. See under {Farmer}. {Satin bird} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian bower bird. Called also {satin grackle}. {Satin flower} (Bot.) See {Honesty}, 4. {Satin spar}. (Min.) (a) A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster. (b) A similar variety of gypsum. {Satin sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), the shining flycatcher ({Myiagra nitida}) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster. {Satin stone}, satin spar. | |
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Farmer \Farm"er\, n. [Cf. F. fermier.] One who farms; as: (a) One who hires and cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant. --Smart. (b) One who is devoted to the tillage of the soil; one who cultivates a farm; an agriculturist; a husbandman. (c) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect, either paying a fixed annuual rent for the privilege; as, a farmer of the revenues. (d) (Mining) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown. {Farmer-general} [F. fermier-general], one to whom the right of levying certain taxes, in a particular district, was farmed out, under the former French monarchy, for a given sum paid down. {Farmers' satin}, a light material of cotton and worsted, used for coat linings. --McElrath. {The king's farmer} (O. Eng. Law), one to whom the collection of a royal revenue was farmed out. --Burrill. | |
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Italian \I*tal"ian\, a. [Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf. {Italic}.] Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language. {Italian cloth} a light material of cotton and worsted; -- called also {farmer's satin}. {Italian iron}, a heater for fluting frills. {Italian juice}, Calabrian liquorice. | |
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Satin \Sat"in\, n. [F. satin (cf. Pg. setim), fr. It. setino, from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin. sz-t[81]n, sz-twan. Cf. {Sateen}.] A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. --Chaucer. {Denmark satin}, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes. {Farmer's satin}. See under {Farmer}. {Satin bird} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian bower bird. Called also {satin grackle}. {Satin flower} (Bot.) See {Honesty}, 4. {Satin spar}. (Min.) (a) A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster. (b) A similar variety of gypsum. {Satin sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), the shining flycatcher ({Myiagra nitida}) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster. {Satin stone}, satin spar. | |
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Farmer \Farm"er\, n. [Cf. F. fermier.] One who farms; as: (a) One who hires and cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant. --Smart. (b) One who is devoted to the tillage of the soil; one who cultivates a farm; an agriculturist; a husbandman. (c) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect, either paying a fixed annuual rent for the privilege; as, a farmer of the revenues. (d) (Mining) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown. {Farmer-general} [F. fermier-general], one to whom the right of levying certain taxes, in a particular district, was farmed out, under the former French monarchy, for a given sum paid down. {Farmers' satin}, a light material of cotton and worsted, used for coat linings. --McElrath. {The king's farmer} (O. Eng. Law), one to whom the collection of a royal revenue was farmed out. --Burrill. | |
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Italian \I*tal"ian\, a. [Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf. {Italic}.] Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language. {Italian cloth} a light material of cotton and worsted; -- called also {farmer's satin}. {Italian iron}, a heater for fluting frills. {Italian juice}, Calabrian liquorice. | |
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Satin \Sat"in\, n. [F. satin (cf. Pg. setim), fr. It. setino, from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin. sz-t[81]n, sz-twan. Cf. {Sateen}.] A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. --Chaucer. {Denmark satin}, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes. {Farmer's satin}. See under {Farmer}. {Satin bird} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian bower bird. Called also {satin grackle}. {Satin flower} (Bot.) See {Honesty}, 4. {Satin spar}. (Min.) (a) A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster. (b) A similar variety of gypsum. {Satin sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), the shining flycatcher ({Myiagra nitida}) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster. {Satin stone}, satin spar. | |
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Farmer \Farm"er\, n. [Cf. F. fermier.] One who farms; as: (a) One who hires and cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant. --Smart. (b) One who is devoted to the tillage of the soil; one who cultivates a farm; an agriculturist; a husbandman. (c) One who takes taxes, customs, excise, or other duties, to collect, either paying a fixed annuual rent for the privilege; as, a farmer of the revenues. (d) (Mining) The lord of the field, or one who farms the lot and cope of the crown. {Farmer-general} [F. fermier-general], one to whom the right of levying certain taxes, in a particular district, was farmed out, under the former French monarchy, for a given sum paid down. {Farmers' satin}, a light material of cotton and worsted, used for coat linings. --McElrath. {The king's farmer} (O. Eng. Law), one to whom the collection of a royal revenue was farmed out. --Burrill. | |
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Farmership \Farm"er*ship\, n. Skill in farming. | |
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Steading \Stead"ing\, n. The brans, stables, cattle-yards, etc., of a farm; -- called also {onstead}, {farmstead}, {farm offices}, or {farmery}. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] | |
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Farmery \Farm"er*y\, n. The buildings and yards necessary for the business of a farm; a homestead. [Eng.] | |
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Steading \Stead"ing\, n. The brans, stables, cattle-yards, etc., of a farm; -- called also {onstead}, {farmstead}, {farm offices}, or {farmery}. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] | |
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Farmery \Farm"er*y\, n. The buildings and yards necessary for the business of a farm; a homestead. [Eng.] | |
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Farmyard \Farm"yard`\, n. The yard or inclosure attached to a barn, or the space inclosed by the farm buildings. | |
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Fermerere \Fer"mer*ere\, n. [OF. enfermerier, fr. enfermerie infirmary. See {Infirmary}.] The officer in a religious house who had the care of the infirmary. [Obs.] | |
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Fernery \Fern"er*y\, n. A place for rearing ferns. | |
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Lumachel \Lu"ma*chel\, d8Lumachella \[d8]Lu`ma*chel"la\, n. [F. lumachelle, It. lumachella, fr. lamachella a little snail, dim. of lumaca a snail, fr. L. limax, -acis.] (Min.) A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called {fire marble}, from its fiery reflections. | |
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Firm \Firm\, a. [Compar. {Firmer}; superl. {Firmest}.] [OE. ferme, F. ferme, fr.L. firmus; cf. Skr. dharman support, law, order, dh[?] to hold fast, carry. Cf. {Farm}, {Throne}.] 1. Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood. 2. Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent. Under spread ensigns, moving nigh, in slow But firm battalion. --Milton. By one man's firm obediency fully tried. --Milton. 3. Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as, firm land. 4. Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance. Syn: Compact; dense; hard; solid; stanch; robust; strong; sturdly; fixed; steady; resolute; constant. | |
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Firmer-chisel \Firm"er-chis"el\, n. A chisel, thin in proportion to its width. It has a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it. --Knight. | |
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Heart \Heart\, n. [OE. harte, herte, heorte, AS. heorte; akin to OS. herta, OFies. hirte, D. hart, OHG. herza, G. herz, Icel. hjarta, Sw. hjerta, Goth. ha[a1]rt[?], Lith. szirdis, Russ. serdtse, Ir. cridhe, L. cor, Gr. [?], [?] [?][?][?][?]. Cf. {Accord}, {Discord}, {Cordial}, 4th {Core}, {Courage}.] 1. (Anat.) A hollow, muscular organ, which, by contracting rhythmically, keeps up the circulation of the blood. Why does my blood thus muster to my heart! --Shak. Note: In adult mammals and birds, the heart is four-chambered, the right auricle and ventricle being completely separated from the left auricle and ventricle; and the blood flows from the systematic veins to the right auricle, thence to the right ventricle, from which it is forced to the lungs, then returned to the left auricle, thence passes to the left ventricle, from which it is driven into the systematic arteries. See Illust. under {Aorta}. In fishes there are but one auricle and one ventricle, the blood being pumped from the ventricle through the gills to the system, and thence returned to the auricle. In most amphibians and reptiles, the separation of the auricles is partial or complete, and in reptiles the ventricles also are separated more or less completely. The so-called lymph hearts, found in many amphibians, reptiles, and birds, are contractile sacs, which pump the lymph into the veins. 2. The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, and the like; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; -- usually in a good sense, when no epithet is expressed; the better or lovelier part of our nature; the spring of all our actions and purposes; the seat of moral life and character; the moral affections and character itself; the individual disposition and character; as, a good, tender, loving, bad, hard, or selfish heart. Hearts are dust, hearts' loves remain. --Emerson. 3. The nearest the middle or center; the part most hidden and within; the inmost or most essential part of any body or system; the source of life and motion in any organization; the chief or vital portion; the center of activity, or of energetic or efficient action; as, the heart of a country, of a tree, etc. Exploits done in the heart of France. --Shak. Peace subsisting at the heart Of endless agitation. --Wordsworth. 4. Courage; courageous purpose; spirit. Eve, recovering heart, replied. --Milton. The expelled nations take heart, and when they fly from one country invade another. --Sir W. Temple. 5. Vigorous and efficient activity; power of fertile production; condition of the soil, whether good or bad. That the spent earth may gather heart again. --Dryden. 6. That which resembles a heart in shape; especially, a roundish or oval figure or object having an obtuse point at one end, and at the other a corresponding indentation, -- used as a symbol or representative of the heart. 7. One of a series of playing cards, distinguished by the figure or figures of a heart; as, hearts are trumps. 8. Vital part; secret meaning; real intention. And then show you the heart of my message. --Shak. 9. A term of affectionate or kindly and familiar address. [bd]I speak to thee, my heart.[b8] --Shak. Note: Heart is used in many compounds, the most of which need no special explanation; as, heart-appalling, heart-breaking, heart-cheering, heart-chilled, heart-expanding, heart-free, heart-hardened, heart-heavy, heart-purifying, heart-searching, heart-sickening, heart-sinking, heart-stirring, heart-touching, heart-wearing, heart-whole, heart-wounding, heart-wringing, etc. {After one's own heart}, conforming with one's inmost approval and desire; as, a friend after my own heart. The Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart. --1 Sam. xiii. 14. {At heart}, in the inmost character or disposition; at bottom; really; as, he is at heart a good man. {By heart}, in the closest or most thorough manner; as, to know or learn by heart. [bd]Composing songs, for fools to get by heart[b8] (that is, to commit to memory, or to learn thoroughly). --Pope. {For my heart}, for my life; if my life were at stake. [Obs.] [bd]I could not get him for my heart to do it.[b8] --Shak. {Heart bond} (Masonry), a bond in which no header stone stretches across the wall, but two headers meet in the middle, and their joint is covered by another stone laid header fashion. --Knight. {Heart and hand}, with enthusiastic co[94]peration. {Heart hardness}, hardness of heart; callousness of feeling; moral insensibility. --Shak. {Heart heaviness}, depression of spirits. --Shak. {Heart point} (Her.), the fess point. See {Escutcheon}. {Heart rising}, a rising of the heart, as in opposition. {Heart shell} (Zo[94]l.), any marine, bivalve shell of the genus {Cardium} and allied genera, having a heart-shaped shell; esp., the European {Isocardia cor}; -- called also {heart cockle}. {Heart sickness}, extreme depression of spirits. {Heart and soul}, with the utmost earnestness. {Heart urchin} (Zo[94]l.), any heartshaped, spatangoid sea urchin. See {Spatangoid}. {Heart wheel}, a form of cam, shaped like a heart. See {Cam}. {In good heart}, in good courage; in good hope. {Out of heart}, discouraged. {Poor heart}, an exclamation of pity. {To break the heart of}. (a) To bring to despair or hopeless grief; to cause to be utterly cast down by sorrow. (b) To bring almost to completion; to finish very nearly; -- said of anything undertaken; as, he has broken the heart of the task. {To find in the heart}, to be willing or disposed. [bd]I could find in my heart to ask your pardon.[b8] --Sir P. Sidney. {To have at heart}, to desire (anything) earnestly. {To have in the heart}, to purpose; to design or intend to do. {To have the heart in the mouth}, to be much frightened. {To lose heart}, to become discouraged. {To lose one's heart}, to fall in love. {To set the heart at rest}, to put one's self at ease. {To set the heart upon}, to fix the desires on; to long for earnestly; to be very fond of. {To take heart of grace}, to take courage. {To take to heart}, to grieve over. {To wear one's heart upon one's sleeve}, to expose one's feelings or intentions; to be frank or impulsive. {With all one's whole heart}, very earnestly; fully; completely; devotedly. | |
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Fore \Fore\, a. [See {Fore}, adv.] Advanced, as compared with something else; toward the front; being or coming first, in time, place, order, or importance; preceding; anterior; antecedent; earlier; forward; -- opposed to {back} or {behind}; as, the fore part of a garment; the fore part of the day; the fore and of a wagon. The free will of the subject is preserved, while it is directed by the fore purpose of the state. --Southey. Note: Fore is much used adjectively or in composition. {Fore bay}, a reservoir or canal between a mill race and a water wheel; the discharging end of a pond or mill race. {Fore body} (Shipbuilding), the part of a ship forward of the largest cross-section, distinguisched from middle body abd after body. {Fore boot}, a receptacle in the front of a vehicle, for stowing baggage, etc. {Fore bow}, the pommel of a saddle. --Knight. {Fore cabin}, a cabin in the fore part of a ship, usually with inferior accommodations. {Fore carriage}. (a) The forward part of the running gear of a four-wheeled vehicle. (b) A small carriage at the front end of a plow beam. {Fore course} (Naut.), the lowermost sail on the foremost of a square-rigged vessel; the foresail. See Illust. under {Sail}. {Fore door}. Same as {Front door}. {Fore edge}, the front edge of a book or folded sheet, etc. {Fore elder}, an ancestor. [Prov. Eng.] {Fore end}. (a) The end which precedes; the earlier, or the nearer, part; the beginning. I have . . . paid More pious debts to heaven, than in all The fore end of my time. --Shak. (b) In firearms, the wooden stock under the barrel, forward of the trigger guard, or breech frame. {Fore girth}, a girth for the fore part (of a horse, etc.); a martingale. {Fore hammer}, a sledge hammer, working alternately, or in time, with the hand hammer. {Fore leg}, one of the front legs of a quadruped, or multiped, or of a chair, settee, etc. {Fore peak} (Naut.), the angle within a ship's bows; the portion of the hold which is farthest forward. {Fore piece}, a front piece, as the flap in the fore part of a sidesaddle, to guard the rider's dress. {Fore plane}, a carpenter's plane, in size and use between a jack plane and a smoothing plane. --Knight. {Fore reading}, previous perusal. [Obs.] --Hales. {Fore rent}, in Scotland, rent payable before a crop is gathered. {Fore sheets} (Naut.), the forward portion of a rowboat; the space beyond the front thwart. See {Stern sheets}. {Fore shore}. (a) A bank in advance of a sea wall, to break the force of the surf. (b) The seaward projecting, slightly inclined portion of a breakwater. --Knight. (c) The part of the shore between high and low water marks. {Fore sight}, that one of the two sights of a gun which is near the muzzle. {Fore tackle} (Naut.), the tackle on the foremast of a ship. {Fore topmast}. (Naut.) See {Fore-topmast}, in the Vocabulary. {Fore wind}, a favorable wind. [Obs.] Sailed on smooth seas, by fore winds borne. --Sandys. {Fore world}, the antediluvian world. [R.] --Southey. | |
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Former \Form"er\, n. 1. One who forms; a maker; a creator. 2. (Mech.) (a) A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed. (b) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped. (c) A cutting die. | |
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Former \For"mer\, a. [A compar. due to OE. formest. See {Foremost}.] 1. Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past. For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age. --Job. viii. 8. The latter and former rain. --Hosea vi. 3. 3. Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument. 3. Earlier, as between two things mentioned together; first mentioned. A bad author deserves better usage than a bad critic; a man may be the former merely through the misfortune of an ill judgment; but he can not be latter without both that and an ill temper. --Pope. Syn: Prior; previous; anterior; antecedent; preceding; foregoing. | |
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Formerly \For"mer*ly\, adv. In time past, either in time immediately preceding or at any indefinite distance; of old; heretofore. | |
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Framer \Fram"er\, n. One who frames; as, the framer of a building; the framers of the Constitution. | |
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Framework \Frame"work`\, n. 1. The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society. A staunch and solid piece of framework. --Milton. 2. Work done in, or by means of, a frame or loom. | |
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Free-martin \Free"-mar`tin\, n. (Zo[94]l.) An imperfect female calf, twinborn with a male. | |
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Fromward \From"ward\, Fromwards \From"wards\, prep. [AS. framweard about to depart. Cf. {Froward}] A way from; -- the contrary of toward. [Obs.] Towards or fromwards the zenith. --Cheyne. | |
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Fromward \From"ward\, Fromwards \From"wards\, prep. [AS. framweard about to depart. Cf. {Froward}] A way from; -- the contrary of toward. [Obs.] Towards or fromwards the zenith. --Cheyne. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farmer, NC Zip code(s): 27203 Farmer, SD (town, FIPS 21060) Location: 43.72477 N, 97.68815 W Population (1990): 23 (12 housing units) Area: 1.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 57311 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farmer City, IL (city, FIPS 25414) Location: 40.24444 N, 88.64125 W Population (1990): 2114 (918 housing units) Area: 3.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 61842 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farmers Branch, TX (city, FIPS 25452) Location: 32.92680 N, 96.87892 W Population (1990): 24250 (9213 housing units) Area: 31.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 75234, 75244 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farmersburg, IA (city, FIPS 26850) Location: 42.95853 N, 91.36742 W Population (1990): 291 (128 housing units) Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 52047 Farmersburg, IN (town, FIPS 22738) Location: 39.25243 N, 87.38035 W Population (1990): 1159 (522 housing units) Area: 1.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 47850 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farmersville, CA (city, FIPS 23616) Location: 36.30415 N, 119.20687 W Population (1990): 6235 (1732 housing units) Area: 4.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 93223 Farmersville, IL (village, FIPS 25440) Location: 39.44416 N, 89.65303 W Population (1990): 698 (282 housing units) Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Farmersville, OH (village, FIPS 26656) Location: 39.67870 N, 84.42705 W Population (1990): 932 (343 housing units) Area: 1.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 45325 Farmersville, TX (city, FIPS 25488) Location: 33.16159 N, 96.35762 W Population (1990): 2640 (1120 housing units) Area: 8.0 sq km (land), 0.4 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 75442 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farmersville Sta, NY Zip code(s): 14060 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farmerville, LA (town, FIPS 25160) Location: 32.77390 N, 92.40046 W Population (1990): 3334 (1374 housing units) Area: 14.3 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 71241 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Farner, TN Zip code(s): 37333 | |
From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: | |
firmware /ferm'weir/ n. Embedded software contained in EPROM or flash memory. It isn't quite hardware, but at least doesn't have to be loaded from a disk like regular software. Hacker usage differs from straight techspeak in that hackers don't normally apply it to stuff that you can't possibly get at, such as the program that runs a pocket calculator. Instead, it implies that the firmware could be changed, even if doing so would mean opening a box and plugging in a new chip. A computer's BIOS is the classic example, although nowadays there is firmware in disk controllers, modems, video cards and even CD-ROM drives. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Firmware Software stored in read-only memory (ROM) or programmable ROM (PROM). Easier to change than hardware but harder than software stored on disk. Firmware is often responsible for the behaviour of a system when it is first switched on. A typical example would be a "monitor" program in a microcomputer which loads the full operating system from disk or from a network and then passes control to it. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
frame rate displayed every second, measured in frames per second (fps). The higher the frame rate, the smoother the animation will appear but the more processing power and system {bandwidth} is required. At less than 30 fps, the human eye can see the new pictures coming onto the screen. (2000-02-02) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Frame Relay on {LAPD} (Q.921), the {Integrated Services Digital Network} version of {LAPB} ({X.25} {data link layer}). A common specification was produced by a consortium of {StrataCom}, {Cisco}, {Digital}, and Northern Telecom. Frame Relay is the result of {wide area network}ing requirements for speed; {LAN}-{WAN} and LAN-LAN {internetworking}; "bursty" data communications; multiplicity of {protocol}s and {protocol transparency}. These requirements can be met with technology such as {optical fibre} lines, allowing higher speeds and fewer transmission errors; intelligent network end devices ({personal computers}, {workstations}, and {servers}); standardisation and adoption of ISDN protocols. Frame Relay could connect dedicated lines and {X.25} to {ATM}, {SMDS}, {BISDN} and other "{fast packet}" technologies. Frame Relay uses the same basic {data link layer} {framing} and {Frame Check Sequence} so current {X.25} hardware still works. It adds addressing (a 10-bit {Data Link Connection Identifier} (DLCI)) and a few control bits but does not include retransmissions, link establishment, windows or error recovery. It has none of X.25's {session layer} but adds some simple interface management. Any {network layer} protocol can be used over the data link layer Frames. {Frame Relay Resource Center (http://www.alliancedatacom.com/framerelay.asp)}. (2000-07-14) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Frame Relay Access Device {packets} from {TCP}, {SNA}, {IPX}, etc into {frames} that can be sent over a {Frame Relay} {wide area network}. FRADs are a hot topic in data comms because companies like {Netlink}, {Motorola}, {Stratacom} are making lots of money out of them. (1995-11-17) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
framework In {object-oriented} systems, a set of {class}es that embodies an abstract design for solutions to a number of related problems. (1995-01-30) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Framework 4 A European Union funding programme, the {information technology} portion of which replaced {ESPRIT}. (1994-09-19) |