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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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Ăp'os-tŏl'ic-al-ness, n. p. 64The quality of being apostolical, or accordant with the doctrines of the apostles.Ăp'os-tŏl'i-çĭsm or A-pŏs'to-lĭç'i-ty, n. p. 64The state or quality of being apostolical.A·pōs'tro·phe, n. p. 64(Gram.) (a.) The contraction of a word by the omission of a letter or letters, which omission is marked by a comma placed above the line; as, call’d for called. (b.) The mark used to denote that a…Ăp'os·trŏph'ic, a. p. 64Pertaining to an apostrophe; noting the contraction of a word. Murray.A-pŏs'tro-phize, v. t. p. 64To address by apostrophe. 2. To contract by omitting a letter or letters. 3. To mark with an apostrophe, indicating the omission of a letter.A-pōs'tro-phize, v. i. p. 64To make an apostrophe, or short, detached address in speaking.Ap'os-tūme, n. p. 64Same as APOSTEME. Holland.A·p'o·tăc'tite, n. p. 64(Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect of ancient Christians, who, in supposed imitation of the first believers, renounced all their effects and possessions.A-pŏt'e-lesm, n. p. 64(Med.) The result or event of a disease. [Obs.] 2. (Astrol.) The calculation and explanation of a nativity. [Obs.] Bailey.Ap'o-tĕl'es-māt'ic, a. p. 64Relating to apotelesm; teaching by the science of the stars. “Apotelesmatic or judicial astrology.”A·pōth'e·ca·ry, n. p. 64One who prepares and sells drugs for medicinal purposes. In England, apothecaries also prescribe for diseases, acting as sub-physicians. Dunglison.Ap'o-thē'çi-ŭm, n. p. 64(Bot.) A cluster or case of spore-cells in lichens. Lindley.Ăp'o-thegm or Ăp'oph-thegm, n. p. 64A short, pithy, and instructive saying; a terse remark, conveying some important truth; a sententious precept or maxim. [Apothegm is now the prevalent spelling.] Walton.Ap'o-theg-mät'ic or Ap'o-theg-mät'ic-al, a. p. 64Pertaining to, or in the manner of, an apothegm. Warton.Āp'o-thĕg'ma-tīst, n. p. 64A collector or maker of apothegms. Pope.Ă-p'o-theg'ma-tize, v. i. p. 64To utter apothegms, or short, instructive sentences.Ăp/o-thē'o-sis, n. p. 64The act of elevating a mortal to the rank, and placing him among the number, of the gods; deification; consecration. Allots the prince of his celestial line An apotheosis and rights divine. Garth.Ăp/o-thē/o-sīze, v. t. p. 64To consecrate, or exalt to the dignity of a deity; to deify. Bacon.A-pŏth'e-sĭs, n. p. 64(Arch.) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, &c. Weale. 2. (Surg.) The reduction of a dislocated bone.A-pŏt' o-me, n. p. 64(Math.) The difference between two quantities commensurable only in power, as between √2 and 1, or between the diagonal and side of a square. 2. (Mus.) The remaining part of a whole tone after a…Ap'o-trĕp'sis, n. p. 64(Med.) The resolution of a suppurating tumor. Coxe.Apo'-zem, n. p. 64(Med.) A decoction. Wiseman.Ap'o-zēm'ie-al, a. p. 64Pertaining to, or resembling, a decoction. Whitaker.Ap-pāir', v. t. p. 64To impair. [Obs.]Ap-pa-lā'chi-an, a. p. 64(Geog.) Pertaining to a chain of mountains in the United States, commonly called the Alleghany mountains. The name Appalachian was given to the mountains by the Spaniards under De Soto, who derived…Ap-pall', v. t. p. 64To make pale; to blanch. [Obs.] The answer that ye made to me, my dear, . . . Hath so appalled my countenance. Wyatt. 2. To depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear in such a manner that…Ap-pall', v. i. p. 64To occasion fear or dismay. “The appalling catastrophe of suicide.” De Quincey. 2. To grow faint; to be dismayed. Lydgate.Ap-pall', n. p. 64Terror; dismay. [Poet.] Cowper.Ap-pall'ing-ly, adv. p. 64In a manner to appall.Ap-pall'ment, n. p. 64Depression occasioned by fear; discouragement. [Obs.] Bacon.Ăp'pan-aġe, n. p. 64The portion of land assigned by a sovereign prince for the subsistence of his younger sons. 2. Means of nourishing; sustenance. “Wealth . . . the appanage of wit.” Swift.Ap-păn'a-gīst, n. p. 64A prince to whom an appanage has been granted. P. Cyc.Ap'pa-rā'tus or ĂP/PA-RĀ'TUS or ĂP/PA-RĀ'-TUS-ES, n. p. 64or ĂP/PA-RĀ'-TUS-ES. [Lat. apparatus, from apparare, to prepare, from ad and parare, to make ready; O. Eng. apparate, Fr. apparat, Pr. aparat.] 1. Things provided as means to some end, especially a…Ap-pär'el, n. p. 64External clothing; vesture; garments; dress. Fresh in his new apparel, proud and young. Denham. 2. An ornamental piece worked in silk and gold, with various imagery, and used as an attachment to albs…Ap-pär'el, v. t. p. 64To dress or clothe; to attire. They which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts. Luke vii. 25. 2. To dress with external ornaments; to cover with something ornamental…Ap-pār'ençe or Ap-pār'en cy, n. p. 64Chaucer. Gower.Ap-pär'ent, a. p. 64Capable of being seen, or easily seen; visible to the eye; within sight or view. “The moon . . . apparent queen.” Milton. 2. Hence, beyond question or doubt; plain; evident; indubitable. It is…Ap-pâr'ent, n. p. 64Heir apparent. [Obs.] I'll draw it [the sword] as apparent to the crown, And on that quarrel use it to the death. Shak.Ap-pâr'ent-ly, adv. p. 64Plainly; clearly; with certainty; evidently. “If he should scorn me so apparently.” Shak. 2. Seemingly; in appearance; as, a man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.Ap-pār'ent-ness, n. p. 64Plainness to the eye or the mind; visibleness; obviousness. Sherwood.Ăp'pa-ri'tion, n. p. 64Appearance; visibility. “The sudden apparition of the Spaniards.” Prescott. The apparition of Lawyer Clippurse occasioned much speculation in that portion of the world. W. Scott. 2. The thing…Ăp’pa-rĭ’tion-al, a. p. 64Pertaining to an apparition or to apparitions. And apparitional equal care for each. E. B. Browning.Ap-pär'i-tor, n. p. 64Formerly, an officer who attended magistrates and judges to execute their orders. Before any of his apparitors could execute the sentence, he was himself summoned away by a sterner apparitor to the…Ap-pau'me, n. p. 64(Her.) A hand open and extended so as to show the palm. Burke.Ap-pāy', v. t. p. 64To satisfy or appease. [Obs.] Sidney.Ap-pēach', v. t. p. 64To accuse; to censure or reproach. And oft of error did himself appeach. Spenser.Ap-pēach'ment, n. p. 64Accusation. [Obs.] Wotton.Ap-pēal', v. i. p. 64(Law.) To remove a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of re-examination or for decision. Blount. Tomlins. I appeal to Cæsar. Acts xxv. 11. 2. To refer to another for…Ap-pēal′, v. t. p. 65To summon; to challenge. [Rare.] “Man to man will I appeal the Norman to the lists.” W. Scott. 2. (Law.) (a.) To remove, as a cause, from an inferior to a superior judge or court. We say, the cause…Ap-pēal', n. p. 65(Law.) (a.) The removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b.) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c.) The right of…Ap-pēal'/a-ble, a. p. 65Capable of being appealed; that may be removed to a higher tribunal for decision; as, the cause is appealable. 2. That may be accused or called to answer by appeal;—applied to persons; as, a criminal…Ap-pēal'ant, n. p. 65One who appeals. [Obs.] Shak.Ap-pēal'er, n. p. 65One who appeals.Ap-pēar', v. i. p. 65To come or be in sight; to be in view; to be visible. And God said, Let the dry land appear. Gen. i. 9. 2. To stand in presence of some superior, as parties or advocates before a court, or as persons…Ap-pēar′, n. p. 65Appearance. [Obs.] Fletcher.Ap-pēar'ançe, n. p. 65The act of coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye; as, his sudden appearance surprised me. 2. A thing seen; a phenomenon; as, an appearance in the sky. 3. Semblance, or apparent…Ap-pēar'er, n. p. 65One who appears.Ap-pēar'ing-ly, adv. p. 65Apparently. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.Ap-pēas'a-ble, a. p. 65Capable of being appeased, quieted, calmed, or pacified.Ap-pēas'a-ble-ness, n. p. 65The quality of being appeasable.