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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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A'er-o-naut', n. p. 25An aerial navigator; a balloonist.Ā'er-o-naut'ic, a. p. 25Pertaining to aëronautics, or aërial sailing.Ā'er-o-naut'ics, n. sing. p. 25The doctrine, science, or art of sailing in the air by means of a balloon.Ā'er-o-naut'ism, n. p. 25The practice of ascending and floating in the atmosphere in balloons.A'er-o-phyte', n. p. 25(Bot.) A plant that lives in the air without connection with soil; an aerial or air plant, as lichens, many mosses, &c. Brande.A'er-o-scép'sy', n. p. 25Same as AEROSCOPY. [Obs.]A'er-ōs'co-py, n. p. 25The observation of the state and variations of the atmosphere. [Rare.]A'er-o-sīte', n. p. 25Dark red silver ore. [Rare.] Dana.Aĕr-o-stāt', n. p. 25A machine or vessel sustaining weights in the air; — a name given to air balloons.Ā'er-o-stāt'ic, a. p. 25Pertaining to aérostatics, or the art of aerial navigation.A'er-o-stāt'ics, n. sing. p. 25The science that treats of the equilibrium of elastic fluids, or that of bodies sustained in them; hence, the science of aerial navigation. [See Note under MATHEMATICS.]A'er-os-tā'tion, n. p. 25Aerial navigation; the science of raising and guiding machines in the air, or of ascending in air balloons. 2. The science of weighing air. [Rare.] Adams.Æ-rū'gi-nōus, a. p. 25Pertaining to, or partaking of, verdigris, or the rust of copper. 2. (Med.) Resembling verdigris in color, as the bile in certain states of the stomach. Dunglison.Æ-rū'go, n. p. 25The rust of any metal, properly that of brass or copper; verdigris. Dunglison.A'er-y-light, a. p. 25Light as air;—used for airy light. [Rare.] Milton.Æs'chy-nite, n. p. 25(Min.) A black or dark brownish-yellow ore, from the Ural Mountains, containing titanium, zirconium, and cerium. Dana.Æs-thēt'ic or Æs-thēt'ic-al, a. p. 25Of, or pertaining to, æsthetics; as, æsthetic studies. Hallam.Æs-thĕt'ie-al-ly, adv. p. 25In an æsthetical manner.Æs-thĕt'ies or Es-thĕt'ies, n. sing. p. 25The theory or philosophy of taste; the science of the beautiful in nature and art, or that which treats of the principles of the belles lettres and fine arts. [See Note under MATHEMATICS.]Æs-tī'val or Es-tī'val, a. p. 25Of, or belonging to, the summer; as, the æstival solstice; æstival diseases.Æs-ti-vā'tion, n. p. 25(Bot.) The process of flowering, with special reference to the arrangement of parts in a flower-bud; prefloration. Gray.Ā'e-the-ŏg'a-mōus, a. p. 25(Bot.) Propagated in an unusual way;—a term applied to cryptogamic plants. Brande.Æ'ther, n. p. 25See ETHER.Æ'thi-ops-mīn'er-al, n. p. 25(Chem.) Mercury triturated with sulphur till it assumes a black color, whence the name.Æ'thri-o-scōpe, n. p. 25An instrument resembling the differential thermometer, and used for measuring changes of temperature produced by exposure to different conditions of the sky, as when clear or clouded. It is of…Æ/ti-ōl'o-gy, n. p. 25The science of causes; that department of philosophy, or of any branch of science, which is concerned with the causes or reasons of phenomena.Ætī'tes, n. p. 26Eagle-stone. See EAGLE-STONE.A-fār', adv. p. 26At, to, or from, a distance;—used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off. Ah, who can tell how hard it is to climb The steep where Fame's proud temple…A-fēard', a. p. 26Afraid; affected with fear or apprehension, in a more moderate degree than is expressed by terrified. [Obs. or provincial.] Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises. Shak.Ā'fer, n. p. 26The south-west wind; as, “Afer black with thunderous clouds.” Milton.Af'fā, n. p. 26A weight used on the Guinea coast, equal to an ounce Troy. Simmonds.Ăf'fa-bil'i-ty, n. p. 26The quality of being affable; readiness to converse; civility and courteousness in receiving others, and in conversation. Affability is of a wonderful efficacy or power in procuring love. Elyot.Ăf'fa-ble, a. p. 26Easy of conversation; admitting or inviting others to free conversation without reserve; courteous; complaisant; of easy manners; condescending; benign;—usually applied to superiors. “An affable and…Ăf'fa-ble-ness, n. p. 26Quality of being affable; affability.Ăf'fa-bly, adv. p. 26In an affable manner; courteously.Æf'fa-broüs, a. p. 26Executed in a workmanlike manner; ingeniously made. [Obs.] Bailey.Af-fāb'ū-lā'tion, n. p. 26The moral of a fable. [Obs.] Bailey.Af·fāir', n. p. 26That which is done or is to be done; as, a difficult affair to manage; hence, business of any kind, especially public business. “At the head of affairs.” Junius. “A talent for affairs.” Prescott. 2.…Af-fām’ish, v. t. p. 26To perish from hunger. [Obs.] Spenser.Af-fām'ish-ment, n. p. 26A starving. Bp. Hall.Af-fāt'ū-āte, v. t. p. 26To infatuate. See INFATUATE. [Obs.] Milton.Af-fēar', v. t. p. 26To frighten; to terrify. [Obs.] Spenser.Af-fēct′, v. t. p. 26To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon. As might affect the earth with cold and heat. Milton. 2. To influence or move, as the feelings or passions; to touch. A consideration of the…Af-fĕct′, n. p. 26Affection; passion; feeling. [Obs.] Shak.Af-fec-tā'tion, n. p. 26An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false pretense; artificial appearance or show. “An affectation of contempt.” Macaulay. Affection is an awkward and forced imitation of…Af-fēct'ed, p. a. p. 26Regarded with affection; beloved. [Obs.] “This affected Hercules.” Chapman. 2. Given to false show; assuming or pretending to possess what is not natural or real. “Too affected, too odd.” Shak. 3.…Af-féct'ed-ly, adv. p. 26In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.Af-fĕct'ed-ness, n. p. 26The quality of being affected; affectation.Af-fēct'er, n. p. 26One who affects, assumes, or imitates. “An affecter of thy faith;” Beau. & Fl.Af-fēc'ti-bil'i-ty, n. p. 26The state of being affectible.Af-fĕct'i-ble, a. p. 26That may be affected. [Rare.] Lay aside the absolute, and, by union with the creaturely, become affectible. Coleridge.Af-fĕct'ing, p. a. p. 26Having power to excite, or move the passions; tending to move the affections; pathetic; as, an affecting address. The most affecting music is generally the most simple. Mitford.Af-fĕct'ing-ly, adv. p. 26In an affecting manner; in a manner to excite emotions.Af-fĕc'tion, n. p. 26The state of being affected. [Obs.] Shak. 2. Violent mental excitement; passion. [Obs.] Most wretched man That to affections does the bridle lend. Spenser. 3. An attribute, quality, or property…Af-fec'tion-al, a. p. 26Of or pertaining to the affections; as, affectional impulses.Af-fec'tion-ate, a. p. 26Having great love or affection; fond; zealous; as, an affectionate brother. Man, in his love to God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat. 2. Proceeding from affection…Af-fēc'tion-ā/ted, a. p. 26Disposed or inclined. [Obs.] “Affectionated to the people of those provinces.” Holinshed.Af-fĕc'tion-at-e-ly, adv. p. 26With affection; fondly; tenderly; kindly.Af-fec'tion-at-e-ness, n. p. 26The quality of being affectionate; fondness; good-will; affection.Af-fec'tion-ed, a. p. 26Disposed; having an affection of heart. “Be kindly affectioned one to another. Rom. xii. 10. 2. Affected; conceited. [Obs.] Shak.