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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Cär'/bon-spär, n. p. 197(Min.) Any carbonate related in constitution to carbonate of lime, as carbonate of magnesia, of zinc, &c. Dana.Cär'boy, n. p. 197A large, globular bottle of green glass, inclosed in basket-work for protection; used especially for carrying corrosive liquors, as sulphuric acid, &c.Căr'bun-cle, n. p. 197(Min.) A beautiful gem, of a deep-red color, with a mixture of scarlet, called by the Greeks anthrax: found in the East Indies. It is usually found pure, of an angular figure, and adhering to a…Cār′bun-cled, a. p. 197Set with the stone called carbuncle. Armor . . . carbuncled like holy Phœbus’ car. Shak. 2. Having a malignant boil called carbuncle; hence, having red or inflamed spots. “A carbuncled face.” Brome.Car-bŭn'cū-lar, a. p. 197Belonging to a carbuncle; resembling a carbuncle; red; inflamed.Car-būn'cu-lā'tion, n. p. 197The blasting of the young buds of trees or plants, by excessive heat or cold. Harris.Cār'bu-rĕt, n. p. 197(Chem.) A combination of carbon with some other substance, the resulting compound not being an acid or base; as, carburet of nitrogen; carburet of (or carbureted) hydrogen.Căr'bu-rēt-ed, a. p. 197Combined with carbon in the manner of a carburet. Carbureted hydrogen gas, any one of several gaseous compounds of carbon and hydrogen, some of which make up illuminating gas.Cär'ca-jou, n. p. 197(Zoöl.) The American badger (Meles Labradorica), found in the sandy plains or prairies of North America.Cār'ca-nēt, n. p. 197A chain or collar of jewels. Shak.Căr'cass, n. p. 197The dead body of an animal; a corpse. The mangled carcass of the poor victim. Prescott. 2. The body, in contempt or ridicule. To pamper his own carcass. South. 3. The decaying remains of a thing, as…Cär'çe-la-ge, n. p. 197Prison fees. [Obs.]Câr'çel Lämp p. 197A lamp of French invention, in which the oil is raised through tubes by clock-work, so as continually to overflow at the bottom of the burning wick.Căr'çer, n. p. 197A prison; a goal or starting-post.Căr'cer-al, a. p. 197Belonging to a prison. [Rare.] “Released from his carceral endurance.” Foxe.Cär'çi-no-lŏg'ie-al, a. p. 197Pertaining to carcinology.Căr'çi-nŏl'o-gy, n. p. 197The science which treats of the Crustacea, or crabs, shrimps, &c.; — called also crustaceology and malacostracology. Dana.Căr'çi-nō'mă, n. p. 197(Med.) A cancer, or cancerous tumor. Dunglison.Căr'çi-nōm'a-toûs, a. p. 197Of, or relating to, carcinoma. Dunglison.Cârd, n. p. 197A piece of pasteboard or thick paper, prepared for various uses; as, a card for games; a visiting card, &c. 2. A published note, containing a brief statement, explanation, request, &c. 3. A paper on…Cârd, v. i. p. 197To play at cards; to game. Johnson.Cârd, n. p. 197An instrument for combing wool or flax, or for cleaning and smoothing the hair of animals, usually made by inserting bent teeth of wire in a thick piece of leather, fastened to a piece of wood.Cärd, v. t. p. 197To comb with a card; to cleanse or straighten by combing. These card the short, those comb the longer flakes. Dyer. 2. To clean or clear, as if by using a card. [Obs.] This book must be carded and…Căr'da-mīne, n. p. 197(Bot.) A genus of plants, containing the lady's-smock, cuckoo-flower, meadow-cress, &c. London.Cär'da-mom, n. p. 197(Bot.) A species of Alpinia (A. cardamomum), a leguminous plant indigenous to the East Indies. Its seeds have a warm, aromatic flavor, and are used in medicine. London.Cârd'-bâs'/ket, n. p. 197A basket for visiting cards.Cârd'-bôard, n. p. 197A stiff paper or pasteboard for making cards, &c. Simmonds.Cârd'-cāse, n. p. 197A case for visiting cards.Cârd'er, n. p. 197One who cards wool. Shak. 2. One who plays at cards; a gamester. Wotton.Cär'di-ä, n. p. 197(Anat.) The upper orifice of the stomach, where the esophagus enters it.Cär'di-ac or Cär-di'ac-al, a. p. 197(Anat.) (a.) Pertaining to or resembling the heart; as, the cardiac arteries. (b.) Pertaining to the upper orifice of the stomach. Dunglison. 2. Exciting action in the heart, through the medium of…Câr'dî-ae, n. p. 197(Med.) A medicine which excites action in the stomach, and animates the spirits; a cordial. Dunglison.Cardiac wheel p. 197a heart-shaped wheel acting as a cam. See HEART-WHEEL.Căr'di-ăg'ra-phy, n. p. 197(Anat.) An anatomical description of the heart. Dunglison.Căr'di-āl'gi-a or Căr'di-āl'gy, n. p. 197(Med.) A violent sensation of heat and acrimony in the upper or left orifice of the stomach, seemingly at the heart, but rising into the esophagus; heart-burn; — also called the cardiac passion.…Cär'di-nal, a. p. 197Of fundamental importance; pre-eminent; superior; chief; principal. Impudence is now a cardinal virtue. Drayton. Cardinal numbers, the numbers one, two, three, &c., in distinction from first, second…Cār'dī-nal, n. p. 197(Rom. Cath. Church.) One of the seventy ecclesiastical princes who constitute the pope's council, or the sacred college, from among whom and by the votes of whom the pope is elected. The dress of the…Căr'di-nal-āte or Căr'di-nal-ship, n. p. 197The office, rank, or dignity of a cardinal.Cār'-di-nal-bird, n. p. 197(Ornith.) A sub-family of the Frangillidæ (Cardinalis Virginianus), having a fine scarlet plumage, and a high, pointed crest on its head. The males have loud and musical notes resembling those of a…Cär'di-nal-flow'er, n. p. 197(Bot.) A species of Lobelia (L. cardinalis), an herbaceous plant, bearing brilliant red flowers of much beauty. Loudon.Cär'di-nal-grŏs'bēak, n. p. 197See CARDINAL-BIRD.Cär'di-nal-īze, v. t. p. 197To make a cardinal. [Obs.] Sheldon.Cärd'ing-ĕn'ġĭne or Cärd'ing-ma-çhīne', n. p. 197A machine for combing, breaking, and cleansing wool or cotton, and forming it into a roll or sliver. It consists of cylinders, thick set with teeth, between which the wool is passed. Tomlinson.Căr'dī-ŏg'ra-phy, n. p. 197See CARDIAGRAPHY.Cār'dī-oid, n. p. 197(Math.) An algebraic curve, so called from its resemblance to a heart. Davies.Căr'di-ōl'o-gy, n. p. 197(Anat.) A discourse or treatise on the heart. Wright.Cār'di-ōm'e-try, n. p. 197(Med.) Measurement of the heart, as by percussion or auscultation. Dunglison.Car-dī'tis, n. p. 197(Med.) Inflammation of the fleshy or muscular substance of the heart. Dunglison.Cārd'-mātch, n. p. 197A match made by dipping pieces of card in melted sulphur. Addison.Car-dōon', n. p. 197(Bot.) A species of Cynara (C. cardunculus) resembling the artichoke, used as salad. Loudon.Cārd'-pār'ty, n. p. 197A party met for playing cards.Cārd'-răck, n. p. 197A rack for holding address, visiting, or business cards. “The empty card-rack over the mantel-piece.” Thackeray.Cārd'-tā'ble, n. p. 197A table, especially one having a leaf which folds over upon the other, used for playing cards on.Căr'du-ās-bĕn'e-dĭc'tus, n. p. 197(Bot.) A plant; the blessed-thistle.Cāre, n. p. 197Charge or oversight, implying responsibility for safety and prosperity. “The care of all the churches.” 2 Cor. xi. 28. Him thy care must be to find. Milton. 2. Attention or heed; caution; regard…Cāre, v. i. p. 198To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest. She cared not what pain she put her body to, since the better part, her mind, was laid under so much agony. Sidney. Master…Ca-reen’, v. t. p. 198(Naut.) To heave or bring to lie upon one side, as a ship, for the purpose of calking, repairing, cleansing, &c. Totten.Ca-reen’, v. i. p. 198To incline to one side, as a ship under a press of sail. Totten.Ca-reen'age, n. p. 198(Naut.) (a.) Expense of careening ships. (b.) A place for careening. Simmonds.Ca-reer', n. p. 198A race-course: the ground run over. To go back again the same career. Sidney. 2. Rapidity of motion; a race; a course. When a horse is running in his full career. Wilkins. 3. General course of action…