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Lama guanicoe
n 1: wild llama [syn: {guanaco}, {Lama guanicoe}]

English Dictionary: launching pad	by the DICT Development Group
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Lamaism n a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism Synonym(s): Lamaism, Tibetan Buddhism
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Lamaze method n a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth; the pregnant woman (in classes and at home) practices (usually with the help of a coach) and learns about the physiology of childbirth and techniques of relaxation, concentration, and breathing Synonym(s): Lamaze method of childbirth, Lamaze method
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Lamaze method of childbirth n a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth; the pregnant woman (in classes and at home) practices (usually with the help of a coach) and learns about the physiology of childbirth and techniques of relaxation, concentration, and breathing Synonym(s): Lamaze method of childbirth, Lamaze method
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lancinate adj painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; "a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain" Synonym(s): cutting, keen, knifelike, piercing, stabbing, lancinate, lancinating
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lancinating adj painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; "a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain" Synonym(s): cutting, keen, knifelike, piercing, stabbing, lancinate, lancinating
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lang syne adv of the distant or comparatively distant past; "We met once long ago"; "they long ago forsook their nomadic life"; "left for work long ago"; "he has long since given up mountain climbing"; "This name has long since been forgotten"; "lang syne" is Scottish Synonym(s): long ago, long since, lang syne
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Langmuir n United States chemist who studied surface chemistry and developed the gas-filled tungsten lamp and worked on high temperature electrical discharges (1881-1957) Synonym(s): Langmuir, Irving Langmuir
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langsyne adv at a distant time in the past (chiefly Scottish) n past times remembered with nostalgia [syn: auld langsyne, langsyne, old times, good old days]
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lankiness n a tall and thin physique
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Lanoxin n digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully Synonym(s): digoxin, Lanoxin
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Lansing n capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River Synonym(s): Lansing, capital of Michigan
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Lansium domesticum n East Indian tree bearing an edible yellow berry [syn: lanseh tree, langsat, langset, Lansium domesticum]
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launching n the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line" Synonym(s): introduction, debut, first appearance, launching, unveiling, entry the act of propelling with force Synonym(s): launching, launch
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launching pad n a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched Synonym(s): launching pad, launchpad, launch pad, launch area, pad
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launching site n a place for launching pads
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lawmaking n the act of making or enacting laws [syn: legislation, legislating, lawmaking]
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laying on n the act of contacting something with your hand; "peonies can be blighted by the laying on of a finger"
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laying on of hands n the application of a faith healer's hands to the patient's body laying hands on a person's head to invoke spiritual blessing in Christian ordination
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lean against v rest on for support; "you can lean on me if you get tired" Synonym(s): lean on, rest on, lean against
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Lee Yuen Kam n United States actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1941-1973) Synonym(s): Lee, Bruce Lee, Lee Yuen Kam
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lens implant n a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation Synonym(s): lens implant, interocular lens implant, IOL
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lens maker n a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision Synonym(s): optician, lens maker
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lens nucleus n the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex Synonym(s): lens nucleus, nucleus
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lensman n someone who takes photographs professionally [syn: photographer, lensman]
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Leymus condensatus n stout perennial grass of western North America [syn: {giant ryegrass}, Elymus condensatus, Leymus condensatus]
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limacine adj of or resembling a slug Synonym(s): limacine, limacoid
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Limosa haemastica n New World godwit [syn: Hudsonian godwit, {Limosa haemastica}]
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Limousin n a region of central France to the west of the Auvergne mountains
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limousine n large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur [syn: limousine, limo]
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lincomycin n antibiotic (trade name Lincocin) obtained from a streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections Synonym(s): lincomycin, Lincocin
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line single n a single resulting from a line drive [syn: {line-drive single}, line single]
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linesman n official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside) a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines Synonym(s): electrician, lineman, linesman
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lingam n the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva
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lingenberry n low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries Synonym(s): cowberry, mountain cranberry, lingonberry, lingenberry, lingberry, foxberry, Vaccinium vitis- idaea
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lingonberry n low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries Synonym(s): cowberry, mountain cranberry, lingonberry, lingenberry, lingberry, foxberry, Vaccinium vitis- idaea tart red berries similar to American cranberries but smaller Synonym(s): lingonberry, mountain cranberry, cowberry, lowbush cranberry
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linguine n pasta in long slender flat strips [syn: linguine, linguini]
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linguini n pasta in long slender flat strips [syn: linguine, linguini]
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linking verb n an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence Synonym(s): copula, copulative, linking verb
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linkman n (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets Synonym(s): linkboy, linkman
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linksman n someone who plays the game of golf [syn: golfer, {golf player}, linksman]
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Lonas annua n shrub of southwestern Mediterranean region having yellow daisylike flowers Synonym(s): African daisy, yellow ageratum, Lonas inodora, Lonas annua
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Lonas inodora n shrub of southwestern Mediterranean region having yellow daisylike flowers Synonym(s): African daisy, yellow ageratum, Lonas inodora, Lonas annua
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lonesome adj being the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky" Synonym(s): lone(a), lonesome(a), only(a), sole(a), solitary(a) marked by dejection from being alone; "felt sad and lonely"; "the loneliest night of the week"; "lonesome when her husband is away"; "spent a lonesome hour in the bar" Synonym(s): lonely, lonesome
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lonesomeness n a disposition toward being alone [syn: aloneness, loneliness, lonesomeness, solitariness]
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long chain n (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule Synonym(s): long chain, long-chain molecule
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long hundred n the cardinal number that is the product of ten and twelve Synonym(s): long hundred, great hundred, 120
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long hundredweight n a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds [syn: hundredweight, cwt, long hundredweight]
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long johns n warm underwear with long legs
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long jump n a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start Synonym(s): long jump, broad jump the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start Synonym(s): broad jump, long jump
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long measure n a measure of length
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long moss n dense festoons of greenish-grey hairlike flexuous strands anchored to tree trunks and branches by sparse wiry roots; southeastern United States and West Indies to South America Synonym(s): Spanish moss, old man's beard, black moss, long moss, Tillandsia usneoides
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long since adv of the distant or comparatively distant past; "We met once long ago"; "they long ago forsook their nomadic life"; "left for work long ago"; "he has long since given up mountain climbing"; "This name has long since been forgotten"; "lang syne" is Scottish Synonym(s): long ago, long since, lang syne
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long underwear n an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece [syn: long underwear, union suit]
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long-chain adj of molecules having relatively long chains of atoms in a molecule
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long-chain molecule n (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule Synonym(s): long chain, long-chain molecule
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long-handled adj having a long handle [syn: long-handled, {pole- handled}]
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long-handled spade n a spade with a long handle for digging narrow ditches [syn: ditch spade, long-handled spade]
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long-neck clam n a clam that is usually steamed in the shell [syn: {soft- shell clam}, steamer, steamer clam, long-neck clam] an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe Synonym(s): soft-shell clam, steamer, steamer clam, long-neck clam, Mya arenaria
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long-shanked adj having long legs [syn: leggy, long-legged, {long- shanked}]
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long-snouted adj having a snout that is longer than average
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long-winded adj using or containing too many words; "long-winded (or windy) speakers"; "verbose and ineffective instructional methods"; "newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials"; "proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes" Synonym(s): long-winded, tedious, verbose, windy, wordy
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long-windedly adv in a verbose manner; "she explained her ideas verbosely" Synonym(s): verbosely, windily, long-windedly, wordily
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long-windedness n boring verbosity [syn: prolixity, prolixness, windiness, long-windedness, wordiness]
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longan n tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphorbia or Nephelium Synonym(s): longan, lungen, longanberry, Dimocarpus longan, Euphorbia litchi, Nephelium longana
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longanberry n tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphorbia or Nephelium Synonym(s): longan, lungen, longanberry, Dimocarpus longan, Euphorbia litchi, Nephelium longana Asian fruit similar to litchi Synonym(s): longanberry, dragon's eye
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longanimity n good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence [syn: patience, forbearance, longanimity] Antonym(s): impatience
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longanimous adj showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment; "seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression"; "was longanimous in the face of suffering" Synonym(s): forbearing, longanimous
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longhand adj having words written out in full by hand; "longhand writing" n rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper Synonym(s): longhand, running hand, cursive, cursive script
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longing n prolonged unfulfilled desire or need [syn: longing, yearning, hungriness]
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longingly adv in a yearning manner; "he spent the rest of the act gazing longingly over my right shoulder at the illuminated word `Exit'" Synonym(s): longingly, yearningly
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longness n the property of being of long spatial extent; "one gene causes shortness and the other causes longness" Antonym(s): shortness duration as an extension Antonym(s): shortness
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lounging jacket n a man's soft jacket usually with a tie belt; worn at home Synonym(s): lounging jacket, smoking jacket
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lounging pajama n pajamas worn while lounging [syn: lounging pajama, lounging pyjama]
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lounging pyjama n pajamas worn while lounging [syn: lounging pajama, lounging pyjama]
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lounging robe n a robe worn before dressing or while lounging [syn: dressing gown, robe-de-chambre, lounging robe]
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lunch meat n any of various sausages or molded loaf meats sliced and served cold Synonym(s): lunch meat, luncheon meat
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lunch meeting n a meeting for lunch; usually to conduct business while eating Synonym(s): luncheon meeting, lunch meeting
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luncheon n a midday meal [syn: lunch, luncheon, tiffin, dejeuner]
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luncheon meat n any of various sausages or molded loaf meats sliced and served cold Synonym(s): lunch meat, luncheon meat
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luncheon meeting n a meeting for lunch; usually to conduct business while eating Synonym(s): luncheon meeting, lunch meeting
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luncheon voucher n coupon redeemable at a restaurant and entitling the holder to a meal Synonym(s): meal ticket, luncheon voucher
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lunching n the act of eating lunch
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lung cancer n carcinoma of the lungs; one of the commonest forms of cancer
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lungen n tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphorbia or Nephelium Synonym(s): longan, lungen, longanberry, Dimocarpus longan, Euphorbia litchi, Nephelium longana
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lying in wait adj waiting in concealment; in ambush; "an army lying in wait in the forest" n the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise Synonym(s): ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait, trap
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lying under oath n criminal offense of making false statements under oath Synonym(s): perjury, bearing false witness, lying under oath
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lying-in n concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours" Synonym(s): parturiency, labor, labour, confinement, lying-in, travail, childbed
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lynch mob n a mob that kills a person for some presumed offense without legal authority
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lynching n putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
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Lynx canadensis n of northern North America [syn: Canada lynx, {Lynx canadensis}]
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Lamaism \La"ma*ism\, n. A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Thibet, Mongolia, and some adjacent parts of Asia; -- so called from the name of its priests. See 2d {Lama}.
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Lammaking \Lam"mak`ing\, a. Enacting laws; legislative. -- n. The enacting of laws; legislation.
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Lanch \Lanch\ (l[adot]nch), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lanched} (l[adot]ncht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lanching}. See {Launch}, {Lance}.] To throw, as a lance; to let fly; to launch. See Whose arm can lanch the surer bolt. --Dryden & Lee.
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Lanciname \Lan"ci*name\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lancinated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lancinating}.] [L. lancinatus, p. p. of lancinare to fear.] To tear; to lacerate; to pierce or stab. --De Quincey.
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Lanciname \Lan"ci*name\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lancinated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lancinating}.] [L. lancinatus, p. p. of lancinare to fear.] To tear; to lacerate; to pierce or stab. --De Quincey.
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Lanciname \Lan"ci*name\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lancinated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lancinating}.] [L. lancinatus, p. p. of lancinare to fear.] To tear; to lacerate; to pierce or stab. --De Quincey.
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Lancinating \Lan"ci*na`ting\, a. Piercing; seeming to pierce or stab; as, lancinating pains (i.e., severe, darting pains).
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Lancination \Lan`ci*na"tion\, n. A tearing; laceration. [bd]Lancinations of the spirit.[b8] --Jer. Taylor.
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Lance \Lance\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lanced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lancing}.] 1. To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon. Seized the due victim, and with fury lanced Her back. --Dryden. 2. To open with a lancet; to pierce; as, to lance a vein or an abscess. 3. To throw in the manner of a lance. See {Lanch}.
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Langsyne \Lang`syne"\, adv. & n. [Scot. lang long + syne since.] Long since; long ago. [Scot.]
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Lankiness \Lank"i*ness\, n. The condition or quality or being lanky.
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Lankness \Lank"ness\, n. The state or quality of being lank.
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d8Lanseh \[d8]Lan"seh\, n. The small, whitish brown fruit of an East Indian tree ({Lansium domesticum}). It has a fleshy pulp, with an agreeable subacid taste. --Balfour.
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Lansquenet \Lans"que*net\, n. [F., fr. G. landsknecht a foot soldier, also a game of cards introduced by these foot soldiers; land country + knecht boy, servant. See {Land}, and {Knight}.] 1. A German foot soldier in foreign service in the 15th and 16th centuries; a soldier of fortune; -- a term used in France and Western Europe. 2. A game at cards, vulgarly called {lambskinnet}. [They play] their little game of lansquenet. --Longfellow.
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Lanuginose \Lanu"ginose`\, Lanuginous \Lanu"ginous\, a. [L. lanuginosus, fr. lanugo, -ginis, woolly substance, down, fr. lana wool: cf. F. lanugineux.] Covered with down, or fine soft hair; downy.
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Lanuginose \Lanu"ginose`\, Lanuginous \Lanu"ginous\, a. [L. lanuginosus, fr. lanugo, -ginis, woolly substance, down, fr. lana wool: cf. F. lanugineux.] Covered with down, or fine soft hair; downy.
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Launch \Launch\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Launched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Launching}.] [OE. launchen to throw as a lance, OF. lanchier, another form of lancier, F. lancer, fr. lance lance. See {Lance}.] [Written also {lanch}.] 1. To throw, as a lance or dart; to hurl; to let fly. 2. To strike with, or as with, a lance; to pierce. [Obs.] Launch your hearts with lamentable wounds. --Spenser. 3. To cause to move or slide from the land into the water; to set afloat; as, to launch a ship. With stays and cordage last he rigged the ship, And rolled on levers, launched her in the deep. --Pope. 4. To send out; to start (one) on a career; to set going; to give a start to (something); to put in operation; as, to launch a son in the world; to launch a business project or enterprise. All art is used to sink episcopacy, and launch presbytery in England. --Eikon Basilike.
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Launch \Launch\, n. 1. The act of launching. 2. The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. 3. [Cf. Sp. lancha.] (Naut.) The boat of the largest size belonging to a ship of war; also, an open boat of any size driven by steam, naphtha, electricity, or the like. {Launching ways}. (Naut.) See {Way}, n. (Naut.).
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Hand \Hand\, n. [AS. hand, hond; akin to D., G., & Sw. hand, OHG. hant, Dan. haand, Icel. h[94]nd, Goth. handus, and perh. to Goth. hinpan to seize (in comp.). Cf. {Hunt}.] 1. That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and monkeys, and the corresponding part in many other animals; manus; paw. See {Manus}. 2. That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand; as: (a) A limb of certain animals, as the foot of a hawk, or any one of the four extremities of a monkey. (b) An index or pointer on a dial; as, the hour or minute hand of a clock. 3. A measure equal to a hand's breadth, -- four inches; a palm. Chiefly used in measuring the height of horses. 4. Side; part; direction, either right or left. On this hand and that hand, were hangings. --Ex. xxxviii. 15. The Protestants were then on the winning hand. --Milton. 5. Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity. He had a great mind to try his hand at a Spectator. --Addison. 6. Actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance. To change the hand in carrying on the war. --Clarendon. Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by my hand. --Judges vi. 36. 7. An agent; a servant, or laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty; a performer more or less skillful; as, a deck hand; a farm hand; an old hand at speaking. A dictionary containing a natural history requires too many hands, as well as too much time, ever to be hoped for. --Locke. I was always reckoned a lively hand at a simile. --Hazlitt. 8. Handwriting; style of penmanship; as, a good, bad or running hand. Hence, a signature. I say she never did invent this letter; This is a man's invention and his hand. --Shak. Some writs require a judge's hand. --Burril. 9. Personal possession; ownership; hence, control; direction; management; -- usually in the plural. [bd]Receiving in hand one year's tribute.[b8] --Knolles. Albinus . . . found means to keep in his hands the goverment of Britain. --Milton. 10. Agency in transmission from one person to another; as, to buy at first hand, that is, from the producer, or when new; at second hand, that is, when no longer in the producer's hand, or when not new. 11. Rate; price. [Obs.] [bd]Business is bought at a dear hand, where there is small dispatch.[b8] --Bacon. 12. That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once; as: (a) (Card Playing) The quota of cards received from the dealer. (b) (Tobacco Manuf.) A bundle of tobacco leaves tied together. 13. (Firearms) The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim. Note: Hand is used figuratively for a large variety of acts or things, in the doing, or making, or use of which the hand is in some way employed or concerned; also, as a symbol to denote various qualities or conditions, as: (a) Activity; operation; work; -- in distinction from the head, which implies thought, and the heart, which implies affection. [bd]His hand will be against every man.[b8] --Gen. xvi. 12. (b) Power; might; supremacy; -- often in the Scriptures. [bd]With a mighty hand . . . will I rule over you.[b8] --Ezek. xx. 33. (c) Fraternal feeling; as, to give, or take, the hand; to give the right hand. (d) Contract; -- commonly of marriage; as, to ask the hand; to pledge the hand. Note: Hand is often used adjectively or in compounds (with or without the hyphen), signifying performed by the hand; as, hand blow or hand-blow, hand gripe or hand-gripe: used by, or designed for, the hand; as, hand ball or handball, hand bow, hand fetter, hand grenade or hand-grenade, handgun or hand gun, handloom or hand loom, handmill or hand organ or handorgan, handsaw or hand saw, hand-weapon: measured or regulated by the hand; as, handbreadth or hand's breadth, hand gallop or hand-gallop. Most of the words in the following paragraph are written either as two words or in combination. {Hand bag}, a satchel; a small bag for carrying books, papers, parcels, etc. {Hand basket}, a small or portable basket. {Hand bell}, a small bell rung by the hand; a table bell. --Bacon. {Hand bill}, a small pruning hook. See 4th {Bill}. {Hand car}. See under {Car}. {Hand director} (Mus.), an instrument to aid in forming a good position of the hands and arms when playing on the piano; a hand guide. {Hand drop}. See {Wrist drop}. {Hand gallop}. See under {Gallop}. {Hand gear} (Mach.), apparatus by means of which a machine, or parts of a machine, usually operated by other power, may be operated by hand. {Hand glass}. (a) A glass or small glazed frame, for the protection of plants. (b) A small mirror with a handle. {Hand guide}. Same as {Hand director} (above). {Hand language}, the art of conversing by the hands, esp. as practiced by the deaf and dumb; dactylology. {Hand lathe}. See under {Lathe}. {Hand money}, money paid in hand to bind a contract; earnest money. {Hand organ} (Mus.), a barrel organ, operated by a crank turned by hand. {Hand plant}. (Bot.) Same as {Hand tree} (below). -- {Hand rail}, a rail, as in staircases, to hold by. --Gwilt. {Hand sail}, a sail managed by the hand. --Sir W. Temple. {Hand screen}, a small screen to be held in the hand. {Hand screw}, a small jack for raising heavy timbers or weights; (Carp.) a screw clamp. {Hand staff} (pl. {Hand staves}), a javelin. --Ezek. xxxix. 9. {Hand stamp}, a small stamp for dating, addressing, or canceling papers, envelopes, etc. {Hand tree} (Bot.), a lofty tree found in Mexico ({Cheirostemon platanoides}), having red flowers whose stamens unite in the form of a hand. {Hand vise}, a small vise held in the hand in doing small work. --Moxon. {Hand work}, [or] {Handwork}, work done with the hands, as distinguished from work done by a machine; handiwork. {All hands}, everybody; all parties. {At all hands}, {On all hands}, on all sides; from every direction; generally. {At any hand}, {At no hand}, in any (or no) way or direction; on any account; on no account. [bd]And therefore at no hand consisting with the safety and interests of humility.[b8] --Jer. Taylor. {At first hand}, {At second hand}. See def. 10 (above). {At hand}. (a) Near in time or place; either present and within reach, or not far distant. [bd]Your husband is at hand; I hear his trumpet.[b8] --Shak. (b) Under the hand or bridle. [Obs.] [bd]Horses hot at hand.[b8] --Shak. {At the hand of}, by the act of; as a gift from. [bd]Shall we receive good at the hand of God and shall we not receive evil?[b8] --Job ii. 10. {Bridle hand}. See under {Bridle}. {By hand}, with the hands, in distinction from instrumentality of tools, engines, or animals; as, to weed a garden by hand; to lift, draw, or carry by hand. {Clean hands}, freedom from guilt, esp. from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe taking. [bd]He that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.[b8] --Job xvii. 9. {From hand to hand}, from one person to another. {Hand in hand}. (a) In union; conjointly; unitedly. --Swift. (b) Just; fair; equitable. As fair and as good, a kind of hand in hand comparison. --Shak. {Hand over hand}, {Hand over fist}, by passing the hands alternately one before or above another; as, to climb hand over hand; also, rapidly; as, to come up with a chase hand over hand. {Hand over head}, negligently; rashly; without seeing what one does. [Obs.] --Bacon. {Hand running}, consecutively; as, he won ten times hand running. {Hand off!} keep off! forbear! no interference or meddling! {Hand to hand}, in close union; in close fight; as, a hand to hand contest. --Dryden. {Heavy hand}, severity or oppression. {In hand}. (a) Paid down. [bd]A considerable reward in hand, and . . . a far greater reward hereafter.[b8] --Tillotson. (b) In preparation; taking place. --Chaucer. [bd]Revels . . . in hand.[b8] --Shak. (c) Under consideration, or in the course of transaction; as, he has the business in hand. {In one's hand} [or] {hands}. (a) In one's possession or keeping. (b) At one's risk, or peril; as, I took my life in my hand. {Laying on of hands}, a form used in consecrating to office, in the rite of confirmation, and in blessing persons. {Light hand}, gentleness; moderation. {Note of hand}, a promissory note. {Off hand}, {Out of hand}, forthwith; without delay, hesitation, or difficulty; promptly. [bd]She causeth them to be hanged up out of hand.[b8] --Spenser. {Off one's hands}, out of one's possession or care. {On hand}, in present possession; as, he has a supply of goods on hand. {On one's hands}, in one's possession care, or management. {Putting the hand under the thigh}, an ancient Jewish ceremony used in swearing. {Right hand}, the place of honor, power, and strength. {Slack hand}, idleness; carelessness; inefficiency; sloth. {Strict hand}, severe discipline; rigorous government. {To bear a hand} (Naut), to give help quickly; to hasten. {To bear in hand}, to keep in expectation with false pretenses. [Obs.] --Shak. {To be} {hand and glove, [or] in glove} {with}. See under {Glove}. {To be on the mending hand}, to be convalescent or improving. {To bring up by hand}, to feed (an infant) without suckling it. {To change hand}. See {Change}. {To change hands}, to change sides, or change owners. --Hudibras. {To clap the hands}, to express joy or applause, as by striking the palms of the hands together. {To come to hand}, to be received; to be taken into possession; as, the letter came to hand yesterday. {To get hand}, to gain influence. [Obs.] Appetites have . . . got such a hand over them. --Baxter. {To got one's hand in}, to make a beginning in a certain work; to become accustomed to a particular business. {To have a hand in}, to be concerned in; to have a part or concern in doing; to have an agency or be employed in. {To have in hand}. (a) To have in one's power or control. --Chaucer. (b) To be engaged upon or occupied with. {To have one's hands full}, to have in hand al that one can do, or more than can be done conveniently; to be pressed with labor or engagements; to be surrounded with difficulties. {To} {have, [or] get}, {the (higher) upper hand}, to have, or get, the better of another person or thing. {To his hand}, {To my hand}, etc., in readiness; already prepared. [bd]The work is made to his hands.[b8] --Locke. {To hold hand}, to compete successfully or on even conditions. [Obs.] --Shak. {To lay hands on}, to seize; to assault. {To lend a hand}, to give assistance. {To} {lift, [or] put forth}, {the hand against}, to attack; to oppose; to kill. {To live from hand to mouth}, to obtain food and other necessaries as want compels, without previous provision. {To make one's hand}, to gain advantage or profit. {To put the hand unto}, to steal. --Ex. xxii. 8. {To put the} {last, [or] finishing}, {hand to}, to make the last corrections in; to complete; to perfect. {To set the hand to}, to engage in; to undertake. That the Lord thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to. --Deut. xxiii. 20. {To stand one in hand}, to concern or affect one. {To strike hands}, to make a contract, or to become surety for another's debt or good behavior. {To take in hand}. (a) To attempt or undertake. (b) To seize and deal with; as, he took him in hand. {To wash the hands of}, to disclaim or renounce interest in, or responsibility for, a person or action; as, to wash one's hands of a business. --Matt. xxvii. 24. {Under the hand of}, authenticated by the handwriting or signature of; as, the deed is executed under the hand and seal of the owner.
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Lenocinant \Lenoc"inant\ (l[esl]n[ocr]s"[icr]n[ait]nt), a. [L. lenocinans, p. pr. of lenocinari to pander, cajole; akin to leno pimp.] Given to lewdness. [Obs.]
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Spot \Spot\, n. [Cf. Scot. & D. spat, Dan. spette, Sw. spott spittle, slaver; from the root of E. spit. See {Spit} to eject from the mouth, and cf. {Spatter}.] 1. A mark on a substance or body made by foreign matter; a blot; a place discolored. Out, damned spot! Out, I say! --Shak. 2. A stain on character or reputation; something that soils purity; disgrace; reproach; fault; blemish. Yet Chloe, sure, was formed without a spot. --Pope. 3. A small part of a different color from the main part, or from the ground upon which it is; as, the spots of a leopard; the spots on a playing card. 4. A small extent of space; a place; any particular place. [bd]Fixed to one spot.[b8] --Otway. That spot to which I point is Paradise. --Milton. [bd]A jolly place,[b8] said he, [bd]in times of old! But something ails it now: the spot is cursed.[b8] --Wordsworth. 5. (Zo[94]l.) A variety of the common domestic pigeon, so called from a spot on its head just above its beak. 6. (Zo[94]l.) (a) A sci[91]noid food fish ({Liostomus xanthurus}) of the Atlantic coast of the United States. It has a black spot behind the shoulders and fifteen oblique dark bars on the sides. Called also {goody}, {Lafayette}, {masooka}, and {old wife}. (b) The southern redfish, or red horse, which has a spot on each side at the base of the tail. See {Redfish}. 7. pl. Commodities, as merchandise and cotton, sold for immediate delivery. [Broker's Cant] {Crescent spot} (Zo[94]l.), any butterfly of the family {Melit[91]id[91]} having crescent-shaped white spots along the margins of the red or brown wings. {Spot lens} (Microscopy), a condensing lens in which the light is confined to an annular pencil by means of a small, round diaphragm (the spot), and used in dark-field ilumination; -- called also {spotted lens}. {Spot rump} (Zo[94]l.), the Hudsonian godwit ({Limosa h[91]mastica}). {Spots on the sun}. (Astron.) See {Sun spot}, ander {Sun}. {On}, [or] {Upon}, {the spot}, immediately; before moving; without changing place. It was determined upon the spot. --Swift. Syn: Stain; flaw; speck; blot; disgrace; reproach; fault; blemish; place; site; locality.
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Marlin \Mar"lin\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The American great marbled godwit ({Limosa fedoa}). Applied also to the red-breasted godwit ({Limosa h[91]matica}). {Hook-billed marlin}, a curlew.
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Limousine \Li`mou*sine"\, n. [Cf. F. limousine a kind of cloak, fr. Limousin, an old province in central France.] An automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coup[82], and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front; also, an automobile with such a body.
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Line \Line\, n. [OE. line, AS. l[c6]ne cable, hawser, prob. from L. linea a linen thread, string, line, fr. linum flax, thread, linen, cable; but the English word was influenced by F. ligne line, from the same L. word linea. See {Linen}.] 1. A linen thread or string; a slender, strong cord; also, a cord of any thickness; a rope; a hawser; as, a fishing line; a line for snaring birds; a clothesline; a towline. Who so layeth lines for to latch fowls. --Piers Plowman. 2. A more or less threadlike mark of pen, pencil, or graver; any long mark; as, a chalk line. 3. The course followed by anything in motion; hence, a road or route; as, the arrow descended in a curved line; the place is remote from lines of travel. 4. Direction; as, the line of sight or vision. 5. A row of letters, words, etc., written or printed; esp., a row of words extending across a page or column. 6. A short letter; a note; as, a line from a friend. 7. (Poet.) A verse, or the words which form a certain number of feet, according to the measure. In the preceding line Ulysses speaks of Nausicaa. --Broome. 8. Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity. He is uncommonly powerful in his own line, but it is not the line of a first-rate man. --Coleridge. 9. (Math.) That which has length, but not breadth or thickness. 10. The exterior limit of a figure, plat, or territory; boundary; contour; outline. Eden stretched her line From Auran eastward to the royal towers Of great Seleucia. --Milton. 11. A threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark. Though on his brow were graven lines austere. --Byron. He tipples palmistry, and dines On all her fortune-telling lines. --Cleveland. 12. Lineament; feature; figure. [bd]The lines of my boy's face.[b8] --Shak. 13. A straight row; a continued series or rank; as, a line of houses, or of soldiers; a line of barriers. Unite thy forces and attack their lines. --Dryden. 14. A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; as, the ascending or descending line; the line of descent; the male line; a line of kings. Of his lineage am I, and his offspring By very line, as of the stock real. --Chaucer. 15. A connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.; as, a line of stages; an express line. 16. (Geog.) (a) A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map. (b) The equator; -- usually called {the line}, or {equinoctial line}; as, to cross the line. 17. A long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline. 18. (Script.) (a) A measuring line or cord. He marketh it out with a line. --Is. xliv. 13. (b) That which was measured by a line, as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. --Ps. xvi. 6. (c) Instruction; doctrine. Their line is gone out through all the earth. --Ps. xix. 4. 19. (Mach.) The proper relative position or adjustment of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working; as, the engine is in line or out of line. 20. The track and roadbed of a railway; railroad. 21. (Mil.) (a) A row of men who are abreast of one another, whether side by side or some distance apart; -- opposed to {column}. (b) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc. 22. (Fort.) (a) A trench or rampart. (b) pl. Dispositions made to cover extended positions, and presenting a front in but one direction to an enemy. 23. pl. (Shipbuilding) Form of a vessel as shown by the outlines of vertical, horizontal, and oblique sections. 24. (Mus.) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed. 25. (Stock Exchange) A number of shares taken by a jobber. 26. (Trade) A series of various qualities and values of the same general class of articles; as, a full line of hosiery; a line of merinos, etc. --McElrath. 27. The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, or the whole of a system of telegraph wires under one management and name. 28. pl. The reins with which a horse is guided by his driver. [U. S.] 29. A measure of length; one twelfth of an inch. {Hard lines}, hard lot. --C. Kingsley. [See Def. 18.] {Line breeding} (Stockbreeding), breeding by a certain family line of descent, especially in the selection of the dam or mother. {Line conch} (Zo[94]l.), a spiral marine shell ({Fasciolaria distans}), of Florida and the West Indies. It is marked by narrow, dark, revolving lines. {Line engraving}. (a) Engraving in which the effects are produced by lines of different width and closeness, cut with the burin upon copper or similar material; also, a plate so engraved. (b) A picture produced by printing from such an engraving. {Line of battle}. (a) (Mil. Tactics) The position of troops drawn up in their usual order without any determined maneuver. (b) (Naval) The line or arrangement formed by vessels of war in an engagement. {Line of battle ship}. See {Ship of the line}, below. {Line of beauty} (Fine Arts),an abstract line supposed to be beautiful in itself and absolutely; -- differently represented by different authors, often as a kind of elongated S (like the one drawn by Hogarth). {Line of centers}. (Mach.) (a) A line joining two centers, or fulcra, as of wheels or levers. (b) A line which determines a dead center. See {Dead center}, under {Dead}. {Line of dip} (Geol.), a line in the plane of a stratum, or part of a stratum, perpendicular to its intersection with a horizontal plane; the line of greatest inclination of a stratum to the horizon. {Line of fire} (Mil.), the direction of fire. {Line of force} (Physics), any line in a space in which forces are acting, so drawn that at every point of the line its tangent is the direction of the resultant of all the forces. It cuts at right angles every equipotential surface which it meets. Specifically (Magnetism), a line in proximity to a magnet so drawn that any point in it is tangential with the direction of a short compass needle held at that point. --Faraday. {Line of life} (Palmistry), a line on the inside of the hand, curving about the base of the thumb, supposed to indicate, by its form or position, the length of a person's life. {Line of lines}. See {Gunter's line}. {Line of march}. (Mil.) (a) Arrangement of troops for marching. (b) Course or direction taken by an army or body of troops in marching. {Line of operations}, that portion of a theater of war which an army passes over in attaining its object. --H. W. Halleck. {Line of sight} (Firearms), the line which passes through the front and rear sight, at any elevation, when they are sighted at an object. {Line tub} (Naut.), a tub in which the line carried by a whaleboat is coiled. {Mason and Dixon's line}
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Ling \Ling\, n. [Icel. lyng; akin to Dan. lyng, Sw. ljung.] (Bot.) Heather ({Calluna vulgaris}). {Ling honey}, a sort of wild honey, made from the flowers of the heather. --Holland.
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d8Linga \[d8]Lin"ga\ (l[icr][nsm]"g[adot]), Lingam \Lin"gam\ (l[icr][nsm]"g[acr]m), n. [Skr. li[ndot]ga.] The phallic symbol under which Siva is principally worshiped in his character of the creative and reproductive power. --Whitworth. E. Arnold.
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Lingence \Lin"gence\ (l[icr]n"j[eit]ns), n. [L. lingere to lick.] A linctus. [Obs.] --Fuller.
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Link motion \Link" mo"tion\ (m[omac]"sh[ucr]n). (Steam Engine) A valve gear, consisting of two eccentrics with their rods, giving motion to a slide valve by an adjustable connecting bar, called the link, in such a way that the motion of the engine can be reversed, or the cut-off varied, at will; -- used very generally in locomotives and marine engines. Note: The illustration shows a link motion for a vertical engine, c representing the shaft carrying two eccentrics, a and b, for making the engine run forward and backward, respectively, their rods e and d being jointed to opposite ends of the slotted link f, in the opening of which is a pin g which is attached to the valve rod h. The valve will receive the motion of the forward eccentric when the link is in the position shown, and the motion of the backward eccentric when the link is shifted so far to the right as to bring e in line with h, or a compound motion derived from both eccentrics when the link is shifted to intermediate positions, the compound motion causing the valve to cut off the steam at a point determined by the position to which the link may have been shifted.
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Link \Link\ (l[icr][nsm]k), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Linked} (l[icr][nsm]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Linking}.] To connect or unite with a link or as with a link; to join; to attach; to unite; to couple. All the tribes and nations that composed it [the Roman Empire] were linked together, not only by the same laws and the same government, but by all the facilities of commodious intercourse, and of frequent communication. --Eustace.
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Linkboy \Link"boy`\ (-boi`), Linkman \Link"man\ (-m[acr]n), n. [See 1st {Link}.] A boy or man that carried a link or torch to light passengers.
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Linoxin \Linox"in\ (l[icr]n[ocr]ks"[icr]n), n. [Linoleic + oxygen.] (Chem.) A resinous substance obtained as an oxidation product of linoleic acid. [Written also {linoxyn}.]
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Linoxin \Linox"in\ (l[icr]n[ocr]ks"[icr]n), n. [Linoleic + oxygen.] (Chem.) A resinous substance obtained as an oxidation product of linoleic acid. [Written also {linoxyn}.]
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Linsang \Linsang"\ (l[icr]ns[aum]ng"), n. (Zo[94]l.) Any viverrine mammal of the genus {Prionodon}, inhabiting the East Indies and Southern Asia. The common East Indian linsang ({P. gracilis}) is white, crossed by broad, black bands. The Guinea linsang ({Porana Richardsonii}) is brown with black spots.
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Lionism \Li"on*ism\ (-[icr]z'm), n. An attracting of attention, as a lion; also, the treating or regarding as a lion.
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Lionize \Li"on*ize\ (-[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lionized} (-[imac]zd), p. pr. & vb. n. {Lionizing} (-[imac]`z[icr]ng).] 1. To treat or regard as a lion or object of great interest. -- J. D. Forbes. 2. To show the lions or objects of interest to; to conduct about among objects of interest. --Macaulay.
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Lonesome \Lone"some\, a. [Compar. {Lonesomer}; superl. {Lonesomest}.] 1. Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary. Like one that on a lonesome road Doth walk in fear and dread. --Coleridge. 2. Conscious of, and somewhat depressed by, solitude; as, to feel lonesome. -- {Lone"somely}, adv. -- {Lone"someness}, n.
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Lonesome \Lone"some\, a. [Compar. {Lonesomer}; superl. {Lonesomest}.] 1. Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary. Like one that on a lonesome road Doth walk in fear and dread. --Coleridge. 2. Conscious of, and somewhat depressed by, solitude; as, to feel lonesome. -- {Lone"somely}, adv. -- {Lone"someness}, n.
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Lonesome \Lone"some\, a. [Compar. {Lonesomer}; superl. {Lonesomest}.] 1. Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary. Like one that on a lonesome road Doth walk in fear and dread. --Coleridge. 2. Conscious of, and somewhat depressed by, solitude; as, to feel lonesome. -- {Lone"somely}, adv. -- {Lone"someness}, n.
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Lonesome \Lone"some\, a. [Compar. {Lonesomer}; superl. {Lonesomest}.] 1. Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary. Like one that on a lonesome road Doth walk in fear and dread. --Coleridge. 2. Conscious of, and somewhat depressed by, solitude; as, to feel lonesome. -- {Lone"somely}, adv. -- {Lone"someness}, n.
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Lonesome \Lone"some\, a. [Compar. {Lonesomer}; superl. {Lonesomest}.] 1. Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary. Like one that on a lonesome road Doth walk in fear and dread. --Coleridge. 2. Conscious of, and somewhat depressed by, solitude; as, to feel lonesome. -- {Lone"somely}, adv. -- {Lone"someness}, n.
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2. Drawn out or extended in time; continued through a considerable tine, or to a great length; as, a long series of events; a long debate; a long drama; a long history; a long book. 3. Slow in passing; causing weariness by length or duration; lingering; as, long hours of watching. 4. Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away. The we may us reserve both fresh and strong Against the tournament, which is not long. --Spenser. 5. Extended to any specified measure; of a specified length; as, a span long; a yard long; a mile long, that is, extended to the measure of a mile, etc. 6. Far-reaching; extensive. [bd] Long views.[b8] --Burke. 7. (Phonetics) Prolonged, or relatively more prolonged, in utterance; -- said of vowels and syllables. See {Short}, a., 13, and Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 22, 30. Note: Long is used as a prefix in a large number of compound adjectives which are mostly of obvious meaning; as, long-armed, long-beaked, long-haired, long-horned, long-necked, long-sleeved, long-tailed, long- worded, etc. {In the long run}, in the whole course of things taken together; in the ultimate result; eventually. {Long clam} (Zo[94]l.), the common clam ({Mya arenaria}) of the Northern United States and Canada; -- called also {soft-shell clam} and {long-neck clam}. See {Mya}. {Long cloth}, a kind of cotton cloth of superior quality. {Long clothes}, clothes worn by a young infant, extending below the feet. {Long division}. (Math.) See {Division}. {Long dozen}, one more than a dozen; thirteen. {Long home}, the grave. {Long measure}, {Long mater}. See under {Measure}, {Meter}. {Long Parliament} (Eng. Hist.), the Parliament which assembled Nov. 3, 1640, and was dissolved by Cromwell, April 20, 1653. {Long price}, the full retail price. {Long purple} (Bot.), a plant with purple flowers, supposed to be the {Orchis mascula}. --Dr. Prior. {Long suit} (Whist), a suit of which one holds originally more than three cards. --R. A. Proctor. {Long tom}. (a) A pivot gun of great length and range, on the dock of a vessel. (b) A long trough for washing auriferous earth. [Western U.S.] (c) (Zo[94]l.) The long-tailed titmouse. {Long wall} (Coal Mining), a working in which the whole seam is removed and the roof allowed to fall in, as the work progresses, except where passages are needed. {Of long}, a long time. [Obs.] --Fairfax. {To be}, [or] {go}, {long of the market}, {To be on the long side of the market}, etc. (Stock Exchange), to hold stock for a rise in price, or to have a contract under which one can demand stock on or before a certain day at a stipulated price; -- opposed to {short} in such phrases as, to be short of stock, to sell short, etc. [Cant] See {Short}. {To have a long head}, to have a farseeing or sagacious mind.
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2. Drawn out or extended in time; continued through a considerable tine, or to a great length; as, a long series of events; a long debate; a long drama; a long history; a long book. 3. Slow in passing; causing weariness by length or duration; lingering; as, long hours of watching. 4. Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away. The we may us reserve both fresh and strong Against the tournament, which is not long. --Spenser. 5. Extended to any specified measure; of a specified length; as, a span long; a yard long; a mile long, that is, extended to the measure of a mile, etc. 6. Far-reaching; extensive. [bd] Long views.[b8] --Burke. 7. (Phonetics) Prolonged, or relatively more prolonged, in utterance; -- said of vowels and syllables. See {Short}, a., 13, and Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 22, 30. Note: Long is used as a prefix in a large number of compound adjectives which are mostly of obvious meaning; as, long-armed, long-beaked, long-haired, long-horned, long-necked, long-sleeved, long-tailed, long- worded, etc. {In the long run}, in the whole course of things taken together; in the ultimate result; eventually. {Long clam} (Zo[94]l.), the common clam ({Mya arenaria}) of the Northern United States and Canada; -- called also {soft-shell clam} and {long-neck clam}. See {Mya}. {Long cloth}, a kind of cotton cloth of superior quality. {Long clothes}, clothes worn by a young infant, extending below the feet. {Long division}. (Math.) See {Division}. {Long dozen}, one more than a dozen; thirteen. {Long home}, the grave. {Long measure}, {Long mater}. See under {Measure}, {Meter}. {Long Parliament} (Eng. Hist.), the Parliament which assembled Nov. 3, 1640, and was dissolved by Cromwell, April 20, 1653. {Long price}, the full retail price. {Long purple} (Bot.), a plant with purple flowers, supposed to be the {Orchis mascula}. --Dr. Prior. {Long suit} (Whist), a suit of which one holds originally more than three cards. --R. A. Proctor. {Long tom}. (a) A pivot gun of great length and range, on the dock of a vessel. (b) A long trough for washing auriferous earth. [Western U.S.] (c) (Zo[94]l.) The long-tailed titmouse. {Long wall} (Coal Mining), a working in which the whole seam is removed and the roof allowed to fall in, as the work progresses, except where passages are needed. {Of long}, a long time. [Obs.] --Fairfax. {To be}, [or] {go}, {long of the market}, {To be on the long side of the market}, etc. (Stock Exchange), to hold stock for a rise in price, or to have a contract under which one can demand stock on or before a certain day at a stipulated price; -- opposed to {short} in such phrases as, to be short of stock, to sell short, etc. [Cant] See {Short}. {To have a long head}, to have a farseeing or sagacious mind.
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2. Drawn out or extended in time; continued through a considerable tine, or to a great length; as, a long series of events; a long debate; a long drama; a long history; a long book. 3. Slow in passing; causing weariness by length or duration; lingering; as, long hours of watching. 4. Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away. The we may us reserve both fresh and strong Against the tournament, which is not long. --Spenser. 5. Extended to any specified measure; of a specified length; as, a span long; a yard long; a mile long, that is, extended to the measure of a mile, etc. 6. Far-reaching; extensive. [bd] Long views.[b8] --Burke. 7. (Phonetics) Prolonged, or relatively more prolonged, in utterance; -- said of vowels and syllables. See {Short}, a., 13, and Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 22, 30. Note: Long is used as a prefix in a large number of compound adjectives which are mostly of obvious meaning; as, long-armed, long-beaked, long-haired, long-horned, long-necked, long-sleeved, long-tailed, long- worded, etc. {In the long run}, in the whole course of things taken together; in the ultimate result; eventually. {Long clam} (Zo[94]l.), the common clam ({Mya arenaria}) of the Northern United States and Canada; -- called also {soft-shell clam} and {long-neck clam}. See {Mya}. {Long cloth}, a kind of cotton cloth of superior quality. {Long clothes}, clothes worn by a young infant, extending below the feet. {Long division}. (Math.) See {Division}. {Long dozen}, one more than a dozen; thirteen. {Long home}, the grave. {Long measure}, {Long mater}. See under {Measure}, {Meter}. {Long Parliament} (Eng. Hist.), the Parliament which assembled Nov. 3, 1640, and was dissolved by Cromwell, April 20, 1653. {Long price}, the full retail price. {Long purple} (Bot.), a plant with purple flowers, supposed to be the {Orchis mascula}. --Dr. Prior. {Long suit} (Whist), a suit of which one holds originally more than three cards. --R. A. Proctor. {Long tom}. (a) A pivot gun of great length and range, on the dock of a vessel. (b) A long trough for washing auriferous earth. [Western U.S.] (c) (Zo[94]l.) The long-tailed titmouse. {Long wall} (Coal Mining), a working in which the whole seam is removed and the roof allowed to fall in, as the work progresses, except where passages are needed. {Of long}, a long time. [Obs.] --Fairfax. {To be}, [or] {go}, {long of the market}, {To be on the long side of the market}, etc. (Stock Exchange), to hold stock for a rise in price, or to have a contract under which one can demand stock on or before a certain day at a stipulated price; -- opposed to {short} in such phrases as, to be short of stock, to sell short, etc. [Cant] See {Short}. {To have a long head}, to have a farseeing or sagacious mind.
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Meter \Me"ter\, Metre \Me"tre\, n. [OE. metre, F. m[8a]tre, L. metrum, fr. Gr. [?]; akin to Skr. m[be] to measure. See {Mete} to measure.] 1. Rhythmical arrangement of syllables or words into verses, stanzas, strophes, etc.; poetical measure, depending on number, quantity, and accent of syllables; rhythm; measure; verse; also, any specific rhythmical arrangements; as, the Horatian meters; a dactylic meter. The only strict antithesis to prose is meter. --Wordsworth. 2. A poem. [Obs.] --Robynson (More's Utopia). 3. A measure of length, equal to 39.37 English inches, the standard of linear measure in the metric system of weights and measures. It was intended to be, and is very nearly, the ten millionth part of the distance from the equator to the north pole, as ascertained by actual measurement of an arc of a meridian. See {Metric system}, under {Metric}. {Common meter} (Hymnol.), four iambic verses, or lines, making a stanza, the first and third having each four feet, and the second and fourth each three feet; -- usually indicated by the initials C.M. {Long meter} (Hymnol.), iambic verses or lines of four feet each, four verses usually making a stanza; -- commonly indicated by the initials L. M. {Short meter} (Hymnol.), iambic verses or lines, the first, second, and fourth having each three feet, and the third four feet. The stanza usually consists of four lines, but is sometimes doubled. Short meter is indicated by the initials S. M.
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Moss \Moss\, n. [OE. mos; akin to AS. me[a2]s, D. mos, G. moos, OHG. mos, mios, Icel. mosi, Dan. mos, Sw. mossa, Russ. mokh', L. muscus. Cf. {Muscoid}.] 1. (Bot.) A cryptogamous plant of a cellular structure, with distinct stem and simple leaves. The fruit is a small capsule usually opening by an apical lid, and so discharging the spores. There are many species, collectively termed Musci, growing on the earth, on rocks, and trunks of trees, etc., and a few in running water. Note: The term moss is also popularly applied to many other small cryptogamic plants, particularly lichens, species of which are called tree moss, rock moss, coral moss, etc. Fir moss and club moss are of the genus {Lycopodium}. See {Club moss}, under {Club}, and {Lycopodium}. 2. A bog; a morass; a place containing peat; as, the mosses of the Scottish border. Note: Moss is used with participles in the composition of words which need no special explanation; as, moss-capped, moss-clad, moss-covered, moss-grown, etc. {Black moss}. See under {Black}, and {Tillandsia}. {Bog moss}. See {Sphagnum}. {Feather moss}, any moss branched in a feathery manner, esp. several species of the genus {Hypnum}. {Florida moss}, {Long moss}, [or] {Spanish moss}. See {Tillandsia}. {Iceland moss}, a lichen. See {Iceland Moss}. {Irish moss}, a seaweed. See {Carrageen}. {Moss agate} (Min.), a variety of agate, containing brown, black, or green mosslike or dendritic markings, due in part to oxide of manganese. Called also {Mocha stone}. {Moss animal} (Zo[94]l.), a bryozoan. {Moss berry} (Bot.), the small cranberry ({Vaccinium Oxycoccus}). {Moss campion} (Bot.), a kind of mosslike catchfly ({Silene acaulis}), with mostly purplish flowers, found on the highest mountains of Europe and America, and within the Arctic circle. {Moss land}, land produced accumulation of aquatic plants, forming peat bogs of more or less consistency, as the water is grained off or retained in its pores. {Moss pink} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Phlox} ({P. subulata}), growing in patches on dry rocky hills in the Middle United States, and often cultivated for its handsome flowers. --Gray. {Moss rose} (Bot.), a variety of rose having a mosslike growth on the stalk and calyx. It is said to be derived from the Provence rose. {Moss rush} (Bot.), a rush of the genus {Juncus} ({J. squarrosus}). {Scale moss}. See {Hepatica}.
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d8Tillandsia \[d8]Tilland"sia\, n. [NL. So named after Prof. Tillands, of Abo, in Finland.] (Bot.) A genus of epiphytic endogenous plants found in the Southern United States and in tropical America. {Tillandsia usneoides}, called {long moss}, {black moss}, {Spanish moss}, and {Florida moss}, has a very slender pendulous branching stem, and forms great hanging tufts on the branches of trees. It is often used for stuffing mattresses.
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Moss \Moss\, n. [OE. mos; akin to AS. me[a2]s, D. mos, G. moos, OHG. mos, mios, Icel. mosi, Dan. mos, Sw. mossa, Russ. mokh', L. muscus. Cf. {Muscoid}.] 1. (Bot.) A cryptogamous plant of a cellular structure, with distinct stem and simple leaves. The fruit is a small capsule usually opening by an apical lid, and so discharging the spores. There are many species, collectively termed Musci, growing on the earth, on rocks, and trunks of trees, etc., and a few in running water. Note: The term moss is also popularly applied to many other small cryptogamic plants, particularly lichens, species of which are called tree moss, rock moss, coral moss, etc. Fir moss and club moss are of the genus {Lycopodium}. See {Club moss}, under {Club}, and {Lycopodium}. 2. A bog; a morass; a place containing peat; as, the mosses of the Scottish border. Note: Moss is used with participles in the composition of words which need no special explanation; as, moss-capped, moss-clad, moss-covered, moss-grown, etc. {Black moss}. See under {Black}, and {Tillandsia}. {Bog moss}. See {Sphagnum}. {Feather moss}, any moss branched in a feathery manner, esp. several species of the genus {Hypnum}. {Florida moss}, {Long moss}, [or] {Spanish moss}. See {Tillandsia}. {Iceland moss}, a lichen. See {Iceland Moss}. {Irish moss}, a seaweed. See {Carrageen}. {Moss agate} (Min.), a variety of agate, containing brown, black, or green mosslike or dendritic markings, due in part to oxide of manganese. Called also {Mocha stone}. {Moss animal} (Zo[94]l.), a bryozoan. {Moss berry} (Bot.), the small cranberry ({Vaccinium Oxycoccus}). {Moss campion} (Bot.), a kind of mosslike catchfly ({Silene acaulis}), with mostly purplish flowers, found on the highest mountains of Europe and America, and within the Arctic circle. {Moss land}, land produced accumulation of aquatic plants, forming peat bogs of more or less consistency, as the water is grained off or retained in its pores. {Moss pink} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Phlox} ({P. subulata}), growing in patches on dry rocky hills in the Middle United States, and often cultivated for its handsome flowers. --Gray. {Moss rose} (Bot.), a variety of rose having a mosslike growth on the stalk and calyx. It is said to be derived from the Provence rose. {Moss rush} (Bot.), a rush of the genus {Juncus} ({J. squarrosus}). {Scale moss}. See {Hepatica}.
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d8Tillandsia \[d8]Tilland"sia\, n. [NL. So named after Prof. Tillands, of Abo, in Finland.] (Bot.) A genus of epiphytic endogenous plants found in the Southern United States and in tropical America. {Tillandsia usneoides}, called {long moss}, {black moss}, {Spanish moss}, and {Florida moss}, has a very slender pendulous branching stem, and forms great hanging tufts on the branches of trees. It is often used for stuffing mattresses.
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Longan \Lon"gan\, n. (Bot.) A pulpy fruit related to the litchi, and produced by an evergreen East Indian tree ({Nephelium Longan}).
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Longanimity \Lon`ganim"ity\, n. [L. longanimitas; longus long + animus mind: cf. F. longanimit[82].] Disposition to bear injuries patiently; forbearance; patience. --Jer. Taylor.
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Longhand \Long"hand`\, n. The written characters used in the common method of writing; -- opposed to {shorthand}.
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Longimanous \Longim"anous\, a. [L. longus long + manus hand.] Having long hands. --Sir T. Browne.
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Longimetry \Longim"etry\, n. [L. longus long + -metry: cf. F. longim[82]trie.] The art or practice of measuring distances or lengths. --Cheyne.
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Long \Long\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Longed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Longing}.] [AS. langian to increase, to lengthen, to stretch out the mind after, to long, to crave, to belong to, fr. lang long. See {Long}, a.] 1. To feel a strong or morbid desire or craving; to wish for something with eagerness; -- followed by an infinitive, or by after or for. I long to see you. --Rom. i. 11. I have longed after thy precepts. --Ps. cxix. 40. I have longed for thy salvation. --Ps. cxix. 174. Nicomedes, longing for herrings, was supplied with fresh ones . . . at a great distance from the sea. --Arbuthnot. 2. To belong; -- used with to, unto, or for. [Obs.] The labor which that longeth unto me. --Chaucer.
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Longing \Long"ing\, n. An eager desire; a craving; a morbid appetite; an earnest wish; an aspiration. Put on my crown; I have immortal longings in me. --Shak.
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Longingly \Long"ing*ly\, adv. With longing. --Dryden.
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Longinquity \Longin"quity\, n. [L. longinquitas, fr. longinquus extensive, remote, fr. longus long.] Greatness of distance; remoteness. [R.] --Barrow.
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Longmynd rocks \Long"mynd rocks"\ (Geol.) The sparingly fossiliferous conglomerates, grits, schists, and states of Great Britain, which lie at the base of the Cambrian system; -- so called, because typically developed in the Longmynd Hills, Shropshire.
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2. Drawn out or extended in time; continued through a considerable tine, or to a great length; as, a long series of events; a long debate; a long drama; a long history; a long book. 3. Slow in passing; causing weariness by length or duration; lingering; as, long hours of watching. 4. Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away. The we may us reserve both fresh and strong Against the tournament, which is not long. --Spenser. 5. Extended to any specified measure; of a specified length; as, a span long; a yard long; a mile long, that is, extended to the measure of a mile, etc. 6. Far-reaching; extensive. [bd] Long views.[b8] --Burke. 7. (Phonetics) Prolonged, or relatively more prolonged, in utterance; -- said of vowels and syllables. See {Short}, a., 13, and Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 22, 30. Note: Long is used as a prefix in a large number of compound adjectives which are mostly of obvious meaning; as, long-armed, long-beaked, long-haired, long-horned, long-necked, long-sleeved, long-tailed, long- worded, etc. {In the long run}, in the whole course of things taken together; in the ultimate result; eventually. {Long clam} (Zo[94]l.), the common clam ({Mya arenaria}) of the Northern United States and Canada; -- called also {soft-shell clam} and {long-neck clam}. See {Mya}. {Long cloth}, a kind of cotton cloth of superior quality. {Long clothes}, clothes worn by a young infant, extending below the feet. {Long division}. (Math.) See {Division}. {Long dozen}, one more than a dozen; thirteen. {Long home}, the grave. {Long measure}, {Long mater}. See under {Measure}, {Meter}. {Long Parliament} (Eng. Hist.), the Parliament which assembled Nov. 3, 1640, and was dissolved by Cromwell, April 20, 1653. {Long price}, the full retail price. {Long purple} (Bot.), a plant with purple flowers, supposed to be the {Orchis mascula}. --Dr. Prior. {Long suit} (Whist), a suit of which one holds originally more than three cards. --R. A. Proctor. {Long tom}. (a) A pivot gun of great length and range, on the dock of a vessel. (b) A long trough for washing auriferous earth. [Western U.S.] (c) (Zo[94]l.) The long-tailed titmouse. {Long wall} (Coal Mining), a working in which the whole seam is removed and the roof allowed to fall in, as the work progresses, except where passages are needed. {Of long}, a long time. [Obs.] --Fairfax. {To be}, [or] {go}, {long of the market}, {To be on the long side of the market}, etc. (Stock Exchange), to hold stock for a rise in price, or to have a contract under which one can demand stock on or before a certain day at a stipulated price; -- opposed to {short} in such phrases as, to be short of stock, to sell short, etc. [Cant] See {Short}. {To have a long head}, to have a farseeing or sagacious mind.
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Longness \Long"ness\, n. Length.
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Longnose \Long"nose`\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The European garfish.
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Garfish \Gar"fish`\, n. [See {Gar}, n.] (Zo[94]l.) (a) A European marine fish ({Belone vulgaris}); -- called also {gar}, {gerrick}, {greenback}, {greenbone}, {gorebill}, {hornfish}, {longnose}, {mackerel guide}, {sea needle}, and {sea pike}. (b) One of several species of similar fishes of the genus {Tylosurus}, of which one species ({T. marinus}) is common on the Atlantic coast. {T. Caribb[91]us}, a very large species, and {T. crassus}, are more southern; -- called also {needlefish}. Many of the common names of the European garfish are also applied to the American species.
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Longnose \Long"nose`\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The European garfish.
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Garfish \Gar"fish`\, n. [See {Gar}, n.] (Zo[94]l.) (a) A European marine fish ({Belone vulgaris}); -- called also {gar}, {gerrick}, {greenback}, {greenbone}, {gorebill}, {hornfish}, {longnose}, {mackerel guide}, {sea needle}, and {sea pike}. (b) One of several species of similar fishes of the genus {Tylosurus}, of which one species ({T. marinus}) is common on the Atlantic coast. {T. Caribb[91]us}, a very large species, and {T. crassus}, are more southern; -- called also {needlefish}. Many of the common names of the European garfish are also applied to the American species.
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Longshanks \Long"shanks`\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The stilt.
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Stilt \Stilt\, n. [OE. stilte; akin to Dan. stylte, Sw. stylta, LG. & D. stelt, OHG. stelza, G. stelze, and perh. to E. stout.] 1. A pole, or piece of wood, constructed with a step or loop to raise the foot above the ground in walking. It is sometimes lashed to the leg, and sometimes prolonged upward so as to be steadied by the hand or arm. Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked. --Landor. 2. A crutch; also, the handle of a plow. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. 3. (Zo[94]l.) Any species of limicoline birds belonging to {Himantopus} and allied genera, in which the legs are remarkably long and slender. Called also {longshanks}, {stiltbird}, {stilt plover}, and {lawyer}. Note: The American species ({Himantopus Mexicanus}) is well known. The European and Asiatic stilt ({H. candidus}) is usually white, except the wings and interscapulars, which are greenish black. The white-headed stilt ({H. leucocephalus}) and the banded stilt ({Cladorhynchus pectoralis}) are found in Australia. {Stilt plover} (Zo[94]l.), the stilt. {Stilt sandpiper} (Zo[94]l.), an American sandpiper ({Micropalama himantopus}) having long legs. The bill is somewhat expanded at the tip.
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Longshanks \Long"shanks`\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The stilt.
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Stilt \Stilt\, n. [OE. stilte; akin to Dan. stylte, Sw. stylta, LG. & D. stelt, OHG. stelza, G. stelze, and perh. to E. stout.] 1. A pole, or piece of wood, constructed with a step or loop to raise the foot above the ground in walking. It is sometimes lashed to the leg, and sometimes prolonged upward so as to be steadied by the hand or arm. Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked. --Landor. 2. A crutch; also, the handle of a plow. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. 3. (Zo[94]l.) Any species of limicoline birds belonging to {Himantopus} and allied genera, in which the legs are remarkably long and slender. Called also {longshanks}, {stiltbird}, {stilt plover}, and {lawyer}. Note: The American species ({Himantopus Mexicanus}) is well known. The European and Asiatic stilt ({H. candidus}) is usually white, except the wings and interscapulars, which are greenish black. The white-headed stilt ({H. leucocephalus}) and the banded stilt ({Cladorhynchus pectoralis}) are found in Australia. {Stilt plover} (Zo[94]l.), the stilt. {Stilt sandpiper} (Zo[94]l.), an American sandpiper ({Micropalama himantopus}) having long legs. The bill is somewhat expanded at the tip.
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Longsome \Long"some\a. [AS. langsum.] Extended in length; tiresome. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. --Prior. -- {Long"some*ness}, n. [Obs.] --Fuller.
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Longsome \Long"some\a. [AS. langsum.] Extended in length; tiresome. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. --Prior. -- {Long"some*ness}, n. [Obs.] --Fuller.
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Long-winded \Long"-wind"ed\, a. Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker. -- {Long"-wind"ed*ness}, n. A tedious, long-winded harangue. --South.
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Long-winded \Long"-wind"ed\, a. Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker. -- {Long"-wind"ed*ness}, n. A tedious, long-winded harangue. --South.
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Lounge \Lounge\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lounged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lounging}.] [OE. lungis a tall, slow, awkward fellow, OF. longis, longin, said to be fr. Longinus, the name of the centurion who pierced the body of Christ, but with reference also to L. longus long. Cf. {Long}, a.] To spend time lazily, whether lolling or idly sauntering; to pass time indolently; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner. We lounge over the sciences, dawdle through literature, yawn over politics. --J. Hannay.
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Luncheon \Lunch"eon\, n. [Prov. E. luncheon, lunchion, lunshin, a large lump of food, fr. lunch. See {Lunch}.] 1. A lump of food. [Prov. Eng.] 2. A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast, as between breakfast and dinner.
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Luncheon \Lunch"eon\, v. i. To take luncheon. --Beaconsfield.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lunch \Lunch\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lunched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lunching}.] To take luncheon. --Smart.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lunge \Lunge\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lunged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lunging}.] To make a lunge.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lying-in \Ly"ing-in"\, n. 1. The state attending, and consequent to, childbirth; confinement. 2. The act of bearing a child.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lyncean \Lyn*ce"an\, a. [See {Lynx}.] (Zo[94]l.) Of or pertaining to the lynx.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lynch \Lynch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lynched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lynching}.] [See Note under {Lynch law}.] To inflict punishment upon, especially death, without the forms of law, as when a mob captures and hangs a suspected person. See {Lynch law}.
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lanagan, MO (town, FIPS 40592) Location: 36.60671 N, 94.45081 W Population (1990): 501 (217 housing units) Area: 2.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 64847
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lancing, TN Zip code(s): 37770
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lane County, KS (county, FIPS 101) Location: 38.48148 N, 100.46579 W Population (1990): 2375 (1117 housing units) Area: 1857.7 sq km (land), 0.6 sq km (water) Lane County, OR (county, FIPS 39) Location: 43.94812 N, 122.87606 W Population (1990): 282912 (116676 housing units) Area: 11795.2 sq km (land), 434.6 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lankin, ND (city, FIPS 44860) Location: 48.31482 N, 97.92078 W Population (1990): 152 (89 housing units) Area: 0.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 58250
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lansing, IA (city, FIPS 43275) Location: 43.36170 N, 91.22576 W Population (1990): 1007 (535 housing units) Area: 2.5 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 52151 Lansing, IL (village, FIPS 42028) Location: 41.56755 N, 87.54570 W Population (1990): 28086 (11184 housing units) Area: 17.0 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 60438 Lansing, KS (city, FIPS 38650) Location: 39.24822 N, 94.88747 W Population (1990): 7120 (2012 housing units) Area: 22.1 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 66043 Lansing, MI (city, FIPS 46000) Location: 42.70910 N, 84.55400 W Population (1990): 127321 (53919 housing units) Area: 87.8 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48915, 48917, 48933 Lansing, NC (town, FIPS 36960) Location: 36.49982 N, 81.50982 W Population (1990): 171 (92 housing units) Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 28643 Lansing, NY (village, FIPS 41223) Location: 42.49076 N, 76.48640 W Population (1990): 3281 (1639 housing units) Area: 12.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 14882 Lansing, WV Zip code(s): 25862
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lemhi County, ID (county, FIPS 59) Location: 44.95566 N, 113.94938 W Population (1990): 6899 (3752 housing units) Area: 11821.6 sq km (land), 13.8 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lenawee County, MI (county, FIPS 91) Location: 41.89184 N, 84.06878 W Population (1990): 91476 (35104 housing units) Area: 1944.0 sq km (land), 28.0 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Leon County, FL (county, FIPS 73) Location: 30.45690 N, 84.27908 W Population (1990): 192493 (81325 housing units) Area: 1727.0 sq km (land), 90.7 sq km (water) Leon County, TX (county, FIPS 289) Location: 31.30033 N, 95.99997 W Population (1990): 12665 (7019 housing units) Area: 2776.8 sq km (land), 21.6 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Linganore-Bartonsville, MD (CDP, FIPS 47043) Location: 39.40857 N, 77.32409 W Population (1990): 4079 (1506 housing units) Area: 40.1 sq km (land), 0.8 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Linn County, IA (county, FIPS 113) Location: 42.07932 N, 91.59489 W Population (1990): 168767 (68357 housing units) Area: 1858.4 sq km (land), 18.4 sq km (water) Linn County, KS (county, FIPS 107) Location: 38.20712 N, 94.84087 W Population (1990): 8254 (4811 housing units) Area: 1550.8 sq km (land), 19.6 sq km (water) Linn County, MO (county, FIPS 115) Location: 39.86781 N, 93.11058 W Population (1990): 13885 (6566 housing units) Area: 1606.8 sq km (land), 2.9 sq km (water) Linn County, OR (county, FIPS 43) Location: 44.49168 N, 122.52653 W Population (1990): 91227 (36482 housing units) Area: 5934.8 sq km (land), 46.3 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Llano County, TX (county, FIPS 299) Location: 30.70518 N, 98.68490 W Population (1990): 11631 (9773 housing units) Area: 2421.3 sq km (land), 81.3 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lonaconing, MD (town, FIPS 47875) Location: 39.56523 N, 78.97987 W Population (1990): 1122 (505 housing units) Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 21539
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Long County, GA (county, FIPS 183) Location: 31.75881 N, 81.74702 W Population (1990): 6202 (2638 housing units) Area: 1038.7 sq km (land), 6.5 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Long Meadow, MD (CDP, FIPS 48180) Location: 39.68617 N, 77.71245 W Population (1990): 5594 (2256 housing units) Area: 16.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Long Neck, DE (CDP, FIPS 43245) Location: 38.62012 N, 75.15104 W Population (1990): 886 (1649 housing units) Area: 5.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 19966
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Longmeadow, MA (CDP, FIPS 36335) Location: 42.04775 N, 72.57012 W Population (1990): 15467 (5527 housing units) Area: 23.4 sq km (land), 1.3 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 01106
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Longmont, CO (city, FIPS 45970) Location: 40.17281 N, 105.11170 W Population (1990): 51555 (20480 housing units) Area: 34.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 80501, 80503, 80504
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Luna County, NM (county, FIPS 29) Location: 32.18079 N, 107.74866 W Population (1990): 18110 (7766 housing units) Area: 7680.2 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lynn Center, IL Zip code(s): 61262
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lynn County, TX (county, FIPS 305) Location: 33.17819 N, 101.81557 W Population (1990): 6758 (2978 housing units) Area: 2310.1 sq km (land), 4.1 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lyon County, IA (county, FIPS 119) Location: 43.37308 N, 96.20907 W Population (1990): 11952 (4561 housing units) Area: 1521.8 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water) Lyon County, KS (county, FIPS 111) Location: 38.46163 N, 96.15018 W Population (1990): 34732 (14346 housing units) Area: 2204.1 sq km (land), 10.9 sq km (water) Lyon County, KY (county, FIPS 143) Location: 37.01544 N, 88.07886 W Population (1990): 6624 (3460 housing units) Area: 558.8 sq km (land), 105.5 sq km (water) Lyon County, MN (county, FIPS 83) Location: 44.41447 N, 95.84041 W Population (1990): 24789 (9675 housing units) Area: 1849.9 sq km (land), 18.8 sq km (water) Lyon County, NV (county, FIPS 19) Location: 39.01290 N, 119.19237 W Population (1990): 20001 (8722 housing units) Area: 5163.9 sq km (land), 58.8 sq km (water)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
line conditioning The adjustment of electrical characteristics of, e.g., {twisted pair} telephone lines by insertion of components such as resistors, capacitors, transformers or (commonly) inductors. Lines intended for analogue voice signals usually have inductors inserted every few miles; such a line is said to be "loaded". The special purpose lines which have neither inductors nor the DC voltage which powers ordinary telephones are said to be "dry," and are much better for data transmission. (1996-04-07)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
Link Control Protocol A {protocol} used to automatically agree upon {encapsulation} format options, handle varying packet size limits, authenticate the identity of its {peer} on the link, determine when a link is functioning properly and when it is defunct, detect a looped-back link and other common misconfiguration errors, and terminate the link. [RFC 1570]. (1997-05-10)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
Linux Network Administrators' Guide (NAG) A book on setting up and running {Unix} networks. NAG is freely available in electronic form. It was produced by Olaf Kirch, and others as part of the {Linux Documentation Project} with help from {O'Reilly and Associates}. It includes the following sections: Introduction to Networking, Issues of {TCP/IP} Networking, Configuring the Networking Hardware, Setting up the Serial Hardware, Configuring TCP/IP Networking, {Name Service} and {Resolver} Configuraton, {Serial Line IP}, The {Point-to-Point Protocol}, Various Network Applications, The {Network Information System}, The {Network File System}, Managing {Taylor UUCP}, {Electronic Mail}, Getting {smail} Up and Running, {Sendmail+IDA}, {Netnews}, {C} News, A Description of NNTP, Newsreader Configuration, Glossary, Annotated Bibliography. {FTP from UNC (ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/LDP)}. {FTP from MIT (ftp://tsx-11.mit.edu/pub/linux/docs/LDP)}. (1994-12-01)