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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Bōned, a.p. 150Having bones; — used in composition; as, high-boned, strong-boned.
  2. Bōne'-dŭst, n.p. 150Ground or pulverized bones, used as a fertilizer.
  3. Bōne'-ēarth, n.p. 150(Chem.) The earthy residuum after the calcination of bone, consisting chiefly of phosphate of lime.
  4. Bōne'-lāce, n.p. 150A lace made of linen thread, so called because woven with bobbins of bone. [Obs.] Spectator.
  5. Bōne'less, a.p. 150Without bones; wanting bones. "Boneless gums." Shak.
  6. Bōne'-sēt, v. t.p. 150To set a dislocated bone; to unite broken bones.
  7. Bōne'sēt, n.p. 150(Bot.) A medicinal plant, the thoroughwort (Eupatorium perfoliatum). Its properties are sudorific and tonic. Dunglison.
  8. Bōne'-sēt'ter, n.p. 150One whose occupation is to set and restore broken and dislocated bones. Denham.
  9. Bōne'-sēt'ting, n.p. 150The art or practice of setting broken or dislocated bones.
  10. Bōne'-spăv'in, n.p. 150(Far.) A bony excrescence, or hard swelling, on the inside of the hock of a horse's leg. Farm. Encyc.
  11. Bo-nē'tta, n.p. 150See BONITO.
  12. Bōn'fire, n.p. 150A fire made as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement. Full soon by bonfire and by bell, We learnt our liege was passing well. Gay.
  13. Bōn'grāçe, n.p. 150A projecting bonnet or shade to protect the complexion. [Obs.] Næres.
  14. Bōn'i-fōrm, a.p. 150Of a good form or nature. [Obs.] Knowledge and truth may likewise both be said to be boniform things. Cudworth.
  15. Bōn’i-fy, v. t.p. 150To convert into good. [Obs.] “To bonify evils.” Cudworth.
  16. Bōn'ing, n.p. 150(Masonry & Carp.) The art of judging of, or making, a plain surface or a straight line, as by sighting along two straight edges or poles. Buchanan.
  17. Bo-nĭ'tō, n.p. 150(Ichth.) A fish of the Tunny kind (Thynnus pelamys), growing to the length of three feet, found on the American coast and in the tropical climates. Bonito. It has a greenish back, and a white…
  18. Bōn'mōt', n.p. 150A witty repartee; a jest.
  19. Bŏnne-bouche', n.p. 150A delicious morsel or mouthful.
  20. Bōn'net, n.p. 150A cap or covering for the head, in common use before the introduction of hats, and still used by the Scotch. “And plaids and bonnets waving high.” W. Scott. 2. A covering for the head, worn by…
  21. Bōn'net-ed, a.p. 150Wearing a bonnet. “Bonneted and shawled.” Howitt. 2. (Fort.) Protected by a bonnet. “A bonneted embrasure.”
  22. Bŏn'ni-bel, n.p. 150A handsome girl. Spenser.
  23. Bōn'ni-lāss, n.p. 150A beautiful girl. Spenser.
  24. Bōn'ni-ly, adv.p. 150Gayly; handsomely; plumply.
  25. Bŏn'ni-ness, n.p. 150Gayety; handsomeness; plumpness. [Rare.]
  26. Bōn'ny, a.p. 150Handsome; beautiful. Till bonny Susan sped across the plain. Gay. 2. Gay; merry; frolicsome; cheerful; blithe. “Blithe and bonny.” Shak. Report speaks you a bonny monk, that would hear the matin…
  27. Bōn'ny, n.p. 150(Mining.) A round and compact bed of ore, or a distinct bed, that communicates with no vein.
  28. Bōn'ny-clāb'ber, n.p. 150Sour buttermilk. [Irish.] Nares. ☞— It is used, in America, for any milk that is turned, or become thick in the process of souring, and applied only to that part which is thick;—sometimes called…
  29. Bŏn’ten, n.p. 151A narrow woolen stuff.
  30. Bŏng Tŏngp. 151The height of the fashion; fashionable society.
  31. Bŏ'num-māg'num, n.p. 151A kind of plum.
  32. Bŏ'num, n.p. 151(Law.) A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as, the bank paid a bonus for its charter. Bouvier. 2. An extra dividend to the shareholders of a…
  33. Bon-vivant, n.p. 151A good fellow; a jovial companion.
  34. Bŏn'y, a.p. 151Consisting of bone, or of bones; full of bones; pertaining to bones. “The bony lungs of death.” Langhorne. 2. Having large or prominent bones; stout; strong.
  35. Bŏn'ze, n.p. 151A priest of many different Oriental sects. ☞ The name was given by the Portuguese to the priests of Japan, and has since been applied to the priests of China, Cochin China, and the neighboring…
  36. Bŏō'by, n.p. 151(Ornith.) (a.) A fowl allied to the pelican (the Sula bassana, the solan goose or gannet), of a brown and white color, much varied in different individuals. It is found among the Bahama Isles, and on…
  37. Bŏō'by, a.p. 151Having the characteristics of a booby; stupid; dull.
  38. Bŏō'by-hŭt, n.p. 151A kind of sleigh, with a covered top like a chaise or coach. [Local, U. S.]
  39. Bōō'by-hŭtch, n.p. 151A clumsy, ill-contrived, covered carriage or seat, used in the east part of England. Forby.
  40. Bŏō'by-ĭsh, a.p. 151Having the characteristics of a booby.
  41. Bŏōdh, n.p. 151See BUDDHA.
  42. Bōodh'ism, n.p. 151See BUDDHISM.
  43. Bōodh'ist, n.p. 151See BUDDHIST.
  44. Book, n.p. 151A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together. ☞ When blank, it is commonly called a blank-book, of whatever size. When printed, the term signifies…
  45. Bŏŏk, v. t.p. 151To enter, write, or register in a book. “Let it be booked with the rest of this day's deeds.” Shak.
  46. Bŏŏk'-ac-count', n.p. 151An account or register of debt or credit in a book.
  47. Bŏŏk'-bĭnd'er, n.p. 151One whose occupation is to bind books.
  48. Bŏŏk'-bĭnd'er-y, n.p. 151A place for binding books.
  49. Book'-bind'ing, n.p. 151The art or practice of binding books; or of sewing the sheets and covering them with leather or other material.
  50. Bŏŏk'-ease, n.p. 151A case with shelves for holding books.
  51. Bŏŏk'-dĕbt, n.p. 151A debt for items charged to the debtor by the creditor in his book of accounts.
  52. Bŏŏk'ful, a.p. 151Full of notions gleaned from books; crowded with undigested learning. [Obs.] “The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read.” Pope.
  53. Book'-hold'er, n.p. 151Prompter at a theater. B. & Fl.
  54. Book'ish, a.p. 151Given to reading; fond of study; more acquainted with books than with men; learned from books. “A bookish man.” Addison. “Bookish skill.” Bp. Hall.
  55. Book'ish-ly, adv.p. 151In the way of being addicted to books or much reading. [Obs.] Thurlow.
  56. Book'ish-ness, n.p. 151Addictedness to books; fondness for study.
  57. Bōōk'-keep'er, n.p. 151One who keeps accounts; one who has the charge of keeping the books and accounts in an office.
  58. Book'-keep'ing, n.p. 151The art of recording mercantile transactions in a regular and systematic manner, so that a man may know the true state of his business and property by an inspection of his books; the art of keeping…
  59. Book'-knowl'edge, n.p. 151Knowledge gained by reading books.
  60. Bōok'land or Bōck'land, n.p. 151(Old Eng. Laws.) Charter land held by deed under certain rents and free services, which differed in nothing from free socage lands. This species of tenure has given rise to the modern freeholds.…