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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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Am·phīm'a·cer, n. p. 46(Anc. Pros.) A foot of three syllables, the middle one short and the others long, as in cāstĭtās. Andrews.Am-phĭp’nēüst, n. p. 46(Zoöl.) One of a tribe of reptiles, which have both lungs and gills at the same time, as the proteus and siren. Brande.Ăm'phi-pod, n. p. 46(Zoöl.) One of a tribe of small, slender, fourteen-footed crustaceans, of the general character of the sand-flea. They seldom exceed an inch in length.Amphip'ōda, n. pl. p. 47(Zoöl.) A certain tribe of crustaceans. See AMPHIPOD.Am·phip'o·dous, a. p. 47Belonging to the amphipoda.Am-phip'ro-style, n. p. 47(Arch.) A double prostyle, or an edifice with columns in front and behind, but not on the sides. Morin.Am'phis-bē'na, n. p. 47(Herp.) A genus of serpents without scales, having the two extremities so much alike that they appear to have a head at each end and ability to move either way. They are often found in the nests of…Am-phĭs'ci-ī or Am-phĭs'ci-ans, n. pl. p. 47(Geog.) The inhabitants between the tropics, whose shadows, in one part of the year, are cast to the north, and in the other to the south, according as the sun is south or north of their zenith.Am'phi-thē'a-ter p. 47Am'phi-thē'a-tre, n. p. 47An oval or circular edifice having rows of seats one above another, around an open space, called the arena, and used for combats of gladiators and of wild beasts, and other public sports. 2. Hence…Ăm'phi-thē'ă-tral, a. p. 47Resembling an amphitheater. Tooke.Ăm'phi-thē-ăt'rĭc or Ăm'phi-thē-ăt'rĭc-al, a. p. 47Pertaining to, or exhibited in, an amphitheater. Warton.Am'phi.the-ăt'rie-al-ly, adv. p. 47In the form or manner of an amphitheater.Am·phit'ro·pal or Am·phit'ro·pous, a. p. 47(Bot.) Having the ovule inverted, but with the attachment near the middle of one side; half anatropous. Gray.Am'pho-rā, n. p. 47Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, &c.Am'pho-ral, a. p. 47Pertaining to, or resembling, an amphora.Am-phōr'ic, a. p. 47(Auscultation.) Emitted from a cavity in the lungs, not filled with fluid, and giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter; as, amphoric respiration.Am'pho-tēr'ie, a. p. 47Partly one and partly the other. Smart.Ăm'ple, a. p. 47Of large dimensions; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; wide; spacious; extended. All the people in that ample house Did to that image bow their humble knees. Spenser. 2. Fully sufficient…Am-plec'tant, a. p. 47(Bot.) Clasping the stem of a plant; as, amplectant tendrils. Gray.Am'ple-ness, n. p. 47The state of being ample; largeness; capacity.Am'plex-ā'tion, n. p. 47An embrace. [Obs.] “An humble amplexation of those sacred feet.” Bp. Hall.Am-plēx'ĭ-ca̯ul,, a. p. 47(Bot.) Nearly surrounding or embracing the stem, as the base of a leaf.Am'pli-āte, v. t. p. 47To make greater; to enlarge. [Rare.] To maintain and ampliate the external possessions of your empire. Ibid.Am'pli-ā'tion, n. p. 47Enlargement; amplification. [Rare.] Burnet. 2. (Rom. Antiq.) A deferring to pass sentence; a postponement of a decision in order to obtain further evidence. Encyc. Brit.Ăm'pli-ā'tive, a. p. 47Adding to that which is already known or received; synthetic. "All bodies possess power of attraction" is an ampliative judgment; because we can think of bodies without thinking of attraction as one…Am-plĭf'i-ēate, v. t. p. 47To enlarge; to amplify. [Obs.] Bailey.Am'pli-fi-cā'tion, n. p. 47The act of amplifying or enlarging in dimensions; enlargement. 2. (Rhet.) Diffusive description or discussion, intended to present the subject in every view, or in the strongest light; diffuse…Am'pli-fi-cā'tive, a. p. 47Serving or tending to amplify; amplificatory.Am'pli-fi-cā'to-ry, a. p. 47Serving to amplify or enlarge; amplificative. Morell.Ăm'pli-fi'er, n. p. 47One who amplifies or enlarges.Am'pli-fy, v. t. p. 47To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like. “All concaves . . . do amplify the sound at the coming out.” Bacon. 2. (Rhet.) To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat…Ăm'pli-fy, v. i. p. 47To grow or become large. Strait was the way at first, withouten light, / But further in did further amplify. Fairfax. 2. To speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in argument or description; to…Am'pli-tūde, n. p. 47State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions. The cathedral of Lincoln . . is a magnificent structure, proportionable to the amplitude of the diocese. Fuller. 2.…Am'ply, adv. p. 47In an ample manner. Syn.— Largely; liberally; fully; sufficiently; copiously; abundantly.Am’pul, n. p. 47A vessel for holding consecrated oil, used in baptism, consecration, &c. Fairholt.Am-pŭl'la, n. p. 47A narrow-necked vessel, bellying out like a jug, used by the ancient Romans for conveying liquids or unguents. 2. (Anat.) A dilatation at one end of the semicircular canals of the ear. Dunglison.Ăm’pul-lā’ceōus, a. p. 47Like a bottle or inflated bladder; swelling. Kirby.Am'pu-tāte, v. t. p. 47To prune; to cut off. [Obs.] Cockeram. 2. To cut off, as a limb or other part of an animal body. Wisconsin.Am'pu-tā'tion, n. p. 47The act or operation of amputating, or cutting off a limb or other projecting part of the body.Am'pyx, n. p. 47Among the ancient Greeks, a broad band or plate of metal worn upon the forehead as a part of the head-dress of ladies of rank. Fairholt.A-mŭck', n. p. 47Act of killing; slaughter. To run amuck, to rush through the streets frantically attacking all that come in the way. Johnston.Ăm'ū-let, n. p. 47An ornament, gem, scroll, or the like, worn as a remedy or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters.Am'ū-lēt'ic, a. p. 47Pertaining to an amulet.A'mur-cōs'i-ty, n. p. 47The quality of lees or dregs. [Obs.] Bailey.A-mûr'eoûs, a. p. 47Full of dregs; foul. [Rare.] Knowles.A-mūṣ'a-ble, a. p. 47Capable of being amused.A-mūse', v. t. p. 47To occupy or engage wholly; to lose in deep thought; to absorb. [Obs.] Why art thou amused upon the course of the stars, and searchest into heaven? Holland. Being amused with grief, fear, and fright…A-mūse', v. i. p. 47To muse; to meditate. [Obs.] Lee.A-mūse'ment, n. p. 47Deep thought; muse. [Obs.] Here I . . . fell into a strong and deep amusement, revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the amazing change of our affairs. Fleetwood. 2. That which amuses or…A-mū'ser, n. p. 47One who amuses.Am'ū-sĕtte', n. p. 47A light field cannon, invented by Marshal Saxe, but no longer used. Bordin.A-mū'sĭng, p. a. p. 47Giving moderate pleasure to the mind, so as to engage it; pleasing; as, an amusing story.A-mūs'ing-ly, adv. p. 47In an amusing manner.A-mū'sive, a. p. 47Having power to amuse or entertain the mind. Whitehead.A-mū'sive-ly, adv. p. 47In an amusive manner.A-myg'da-late, a. p. 47Pertaining to, resembling, or made of, almonds. Johnson.A-myg'da-late, n. p. 47(Med.) An emulsion made of almonds; milk of almonds. Bailey. Coxe.Ăm'yg-dāl'ic, a. p. 47(Chem.) Obtained, as a certain acid, from the bitter almond.A-myg'da-line, a. p. 47Pertaining to, or resembling, the almond.