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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'pen-ter-bee, n. p. 199(Entom.) A hymenopterous insect of different species of the genus Xylocopa;— so called from the manner in which it forms its nest of pieces of decayed wood.Cār'pen-ter-ing, n. p. 199The occupation or work of a carpenter; carpentry.Cär'pen-try, n. p. 199The art of cutting, framing, and joining timber, in the construction of buildings. 2. An assemblage of pieces of timber connected by being framed together, as the pieces of a roof, floor, &c. Gwilt.Cārp'er, n. p. 199One who carps; a caviler. “The cunning of a carper.” Shak.Cār'pet, n. p. 199A heavy fabric, commonly woven of wool, used as a covering for floors; originally, also, a wrought cover for tables. Tables and beds covered with capes instead of carpets and coverlets. Fuller. 2. A…Cār'pet, v. t. p. 199To cover with a carpet; to spread with carpets. “Carpeted temples in fashionable squares.” E. Everett.Căr'pet-băg, n. p. 199A traveling-bag;—so called because originally made of carpet.Căr'pet-ing, n. p. 199Cloth or materials for carpets; carpets in general. “The floor was covered with rich carpeting.” Prescott.Cār'pet-mōn'ger, n. p. 199One who deals in carpets. 2. One fond of pleasure, ease, or luxury. Shak.Căr'pet-walk, n. p. 199A walk on smooth turf. [Obs.] Evelyn.Cār'pet-wāy, n. p. 199(Agric.) A border of greensward left round the margin of a plowed field. Ray.Car-phŏl'o-gy, n. p. 199(Med.) The same as FLOCCILLATION.Cărp'ing-ly, adv. p. 199In a carping manner.Cärp'mēals, n. pl. p. 199A kind of coarse cloth, made in the north of England. [Obs.] Phillips.Căr'/po-crā'tian, n. p. 199(Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect of heretics of the second century who inculcated a community of women, and opposed the divinity of Christ:—so called from Carpocrates, one of the most prominent teachers…Cār'po-lite, n. p. 199A petrified fruit, as a nut converted into silex. Dana.Car-pŏl'o-gist, n. p. 200One who describes fruits; one versed in carpology.Car-pōl'o-gy, n. p. 200That branch of botany which relates to the structure of seeds and fruit. London.Câr'po-phōre, n. p. 200(Bot.) The stalk of a fruit or pistil within the flower. Gray.Câr'pus, n. p. 200(Anat.) That part of the skeleton forming the wrist, consisting of eight small bones arranged in two rows. Dunglison.Câr'rack, n. p. 200See CARACK.Câr'ra-geen' or Câr'ri-geen', n. p. 200A purplish white, nearly transparent sea-weed, the Irish moss of the shops (Fucus or Chondrus crispus), used for jellies, for feeding cattle, and for various other purposes. [Sometimes written…Câr'ra-wāy, n. p. 200See CARAWAY.Câr'rel, n. p. 200An arrow used in cross-bows. See QUARREL. 2. A closet or inclosed place. See CAROL.Căr'ri-a-ble, a. p. 200Capable of being carried. [Obs.] Sherwood.Câr'riaġe, n. p. 200That which is carried; burden; baggage. [Obs.] David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage. 1 Sam. XVII. 22. Spartacus . . . overthrew them, and took all their carriage. North.…Cār'riage-a-ble, a. p. 200Passable by carriages; that can be conveyed in carriages. [Care.] Ruskin.Câr'riage-hōrse, n. p. 200A horse kept for drawing a carriage.Càr'ri-bōō, n. p. 200See CARIBOU.Căr'rick-bĕnd, n. p. 200(Naut.) A particular kind of knot, used for connecting hawsers or other ropes.Câr'rick-bitt, n. p. 200(Naut.) One of the bitts which support the windlass. Totten.Câr'ri-er, n. p. 200One who, or that which, carries or conveys; a messenger. The air which is but . . . a carrier of the sounds. Bacon. 2. One who is employed, or makes it his business, to carry goods for others for…Căr'ri-er-pĭg'eon, n. p. 200(Ornith.) A variety of the domestic pigeon which conveys letters from place to place. The dispatches were formerly fastened to the neck or wing, but are now commonly tied to the upper part of the…Căr'ri-on, n. p. 200The dead and putrefying body or flesh of animals; flesh so corrupted as to be unfit for food. They did eat the dead carrious. Spencer. 2. A worthless person. [Obs.] “Old feeble carrious.” Shak.Câr'ri-on, a. p. 200Relating to dead and putrefying carcasses; feeding on carrion. “A prey for carrion kites.” Shak.Câr'ri-on-crōw, n. p. 200A species of the crow family (Corvus corone), which feed on carrion, insects, small animals, and young chickens, and even upon fruits and seeds. It is the common species in England. Baird.Câr'rol, n. p. 200(Arch.) A small closet. See CAROL.Câr'rom, n. p. 200(Billiards.) The act of hitting two balls at once with the ball struck by the cue. Hoyle.Căr'ron-āde', n. p. 200(Mil.) A kind of short cannon, formerly in use, designed to throw a large projectile with small velocity, used for the purpose of breaking or smashing in, rather than piercing, the object aimed at…Car-roon', n. p. 200A rent received for the privilege of driving a cart. [London.] Ash. 2. [See CAROON.] A species of cherry. Tooke.Car'rot, n. p. 200(Bot.) An umbelliferous plant (Daucus carota), having an esculent root of a reddish-yellow color. London.Căr'rot-y, a. p. 200Like a carrot in color;—an epithet given to reddish-yellow hair.Car'row, n. p. 200One who wanders about and gets his living by cards and dice; a strolling gamester. [Ireland.] Spenser.Car'ry, v. t. p. 200To convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; to bear. “I'll carry it to the pile.” Shak. When he dieth he shall carry nothing away. Ps. xlix. 17. 2. To cause to move forward; to…Căr'ry, v. i. p. 200To convey or propel; as, a gun or mortar carries well. 2. (Man.) To hold up the head;—said of a horse. 3. To run on ground, or on frost, which sticks to the feet, as a hare. Johnson. To carry on, to…Cărr'y, n. p. 200Onward motion; as, the clouds are said to have a great carry when they move with swiftness before the wind. [Rare.] Craig.Căr'ry-all, n. p. 200A light vehicle for one horse, having, usually, four wheels, and designed to carry a number of persons.Cár'ry-ing, p. a. p. 200Transporting from one place to another. Carrying trade, the trade which consists in the transportation of goods by water from country to country, or place to place; freighting. We are rivals with…Căr'ry-tāle, n. p. 200A tale-bearer. [Obs.] Shak.Carse, n. p. 200Alluvial soil in a state of cultivation. [Scot.] Craig.Cärt, n. p. 200A carriage with two wheels, for carrying heavy commodities. “Packing all his goods in one poor cart.” Dryden.Cart, v. t. p. 200To carry or convey on a cart. 2. To expose in a cart, by way of punishment. She chanked when a bawd was carted. Prior.Cart'age, n. p. 200The act of carrying in a cart. 2. The price paid for carting.Căr'ta-rĕt, n. p. 200A sleeping cot. Stephens.Cart'-bōte, n. p. 200(Eng. Law.) Wood to which a tenant is entitled for making and repairing carts and other instruments of husbandry. Bouvier.cärte, n. p. 200A bill of fare at an eating house. Simmonds. 2. A movement of the sword in fencing, as tierce and carte;—also written guards.Carte-blanche', n. p. 200A blank paper, signed at the bottom with a person's name, and sometimes sealed with his seal, given to another person, with permission to superscribe what conditions he pleases. Hence, 2.…Cärte'-de-vi-sĭt', n. p. 200A small photographic picture fastened upon a card;—so called from its original use as a visiting card.Cär-tēl' or Cär'tel, n. p. 200(Mil.) (a.) A writing or agreement, between states at war, as for the exchange of prisoners. “A cartel for the exchange of prisoners had been a subject of negotiation.” Prescott. (b.) A letter of…Cartel or cartel-ship p. 200a ship employed in the exchange of prisoners, or in carrying propositions to an enemy; a ship of truce, which is privileged from capture. Blount. Tomlins.