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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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Che-mīse', n. p. 222A shift, or under-garment, worn by females. 2. A wall that lines the face of any work of earth.Chĕm'i-sĕtte', n. p. 222An under-garment, worn over the chemise.Chēm'ist, n. p. 222A person versed in chemistry; a professor of chemistry.Chēm'is-try, n. p. 222That branch of science which treats of the composition of substances, and of the changes which they undergo. Inorganic chemistry, that which treats of inorganic or mineral substances. — Organic…Che-nīlle', n. p. 222Tufted cord, of silk or worsted, used in ladies' dresses.Chēque, n. p. 222See CHECK.Chēq'uer, n. & v. p. 222See CHECKER.Chēq'uey, n. p. 222See CHECKY.Chēr'iff, n. p. 222The prince of Mecca; a high priest among the Mohammedans. [Written also sheriff.]Chēr'ish, v. t. p. 222To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to foster. “That love which thou hast vowed to cherish.” Shak. We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherished her children. 1 Thess.…Chēr'ish-er, n. p. 222One who cherishes; an encourager; a supporter. “The cherisher of my flesh and blood.” Shak.Chĕr'ish-ing-ly, adv. p. 222In an affectionate or cherishing manner.Chĕr'ish-ment, n. p. 222Encouragement; comfort. [Obs.] “Rich bounty and dear cherishment.” Spenser.Chēr'mēs, n. p. 222See KERMES.Che-rōōt', n. p. 222A kind of cigar, highly prized for the delicacy of its flavor, originally brought from Manilla, in the Philippine Islands.Chĕr'ry, n. p. 222(Bot.) (a.) The fruit of a species of Prunus (P. cerasus), of which there are many varieties. (b.) The tree which bears the fruit. 2. A cordial composed of cherry-juice and spirit, sweetened and…Chĕr'ry, a. p. 222Like a red cherry in color; red, ruddy, blooming; as, a cherry lip; cherry cheeks.Chĕr'ry-bounce', n. p. 222Cherry-brandy and sugar.Chĕr'ry-brăn-dy, n. p. 222Brandy in which cherries are steeped.Chĕr'ry-lau-rel, n. p. 222(Bot.) An evergreen shrub (Prunus lauro-cerasus) common in nurseries, the leaves of which have a flavor like that of bitter almonds.Chĕr'ry-pĭt, n. p. 222A child's play, in which cherry-stones are thrown into a hole. Shak.Chĕr'ry-pĕp'per, n. p. 222(Bot.) A species of Capsicum (C. cerasiforme), whose fruit is small and shaped like a cherry. Loudon.Chĕr'ry-rūm', n. p. 222Rum in which cherries are steeped.Chĕr'ry-tree, n. p. 222A tree producing cherries, especially the common cultivated trees, and that which produces the black wild cherry, the wood of which is valued for cabinet-work.Chēr'so-nēse, n. p. 222A peninsula; a tract of land of any indefinite extent, which is nearly surrounded by water, but united to a larger tract by a neck of land, or isthmus; as, the Cimbric Chersonese, or Jutland; the…Chērt, n. p. 222(Min.) An impure, massive, flint-like quartz or hornstone, of various dull shades of color. Dana.Chērt'y, a. p. 222Like chert; containing chert. Pennant.Chēr'ub, n. p. 222(Script.) One of an order of angels, variously represented at different times, usually regarded as distinguished by their knowledge from the seraphs, who are supposed to be ardent in love. 2. (Jewish…Che-ru'bic or Che-ru'bic-al, a. p. 222Pertaining to cherubs; angelic. Sheldon. And the cherubic host, in thousand choirs, Touch their immortal harps of golden wires. Milton.Chĕr'u-bĭm, n. p. 222The Hebrew plural of cherub.Chĕr'u-bĭn, a. p. 222Cherubic; angelic. [Obs.] Shak.Chĕr'u-bĭn, n. p. 222A cherub. [Obs.] Dryden.Chĕr'up, v. i. p. 222To make a short, shrill sound; to chirp; as, cheruping birds. Drayton.Chĕr'up, v. t. p. 222To excite or urge on by making a short, shrill sound. He cherups brisk his car-erecting steed. Cowper.Chĕr'up, n. p. 222A short, sharp noise; as, the cherup of a cricket.Chĕr'vil, n. p. 222(Bot.) A plant of the genus Chærophyllum, one species of which (C. sativum) is used in soups and salads.Chē'si-ble, n. p. 222See CHASUBLE.Chēs’lip, n. p. 222A small vermin that lies under stones.Chĕss, n. p. 222A game played by two persons, on a board containing sixty-four squares, like that used in checkers, with two differently colored sets of pieces, or men, sixteen in each set: eight are pawns, having…Chĕss, n. p. 222(Bot.) A kind of grass (Bromus secalinus) which grows among wheat, and is often erroneously regarded as degenerate or changed wheat; it bears some resemblance to oats, and if reaped and ground up…Chĕss'-ăp'ple, n. p. 222The wild-service (Crataegus terminalis).Chĕss'-bōard, n. p. 222The board used in the game of chess, having eight rows of squares, eight in each row, alternately of different colors.Chēs'sel, n. p. 222The wooden vat in which cheese is pressed. Gardner.Chēs'sex, n. p. 222(Mil.) The boards used for the flooring of a temporary military bridge. [See Illust. of Bateau-bridge.]Chĕss'-măn, n. p. 222A piece used in the game of chess.Chēs'som, n. p. 222Mellow earth. Bacon.Chĕss'-tree, n. p. 222(Naut.) A piece of wood bolted perpendicularly on the side, to confine the clews of the main-sail. Totten.Chĕst, n. p. 222A box of wood, or other material, in which articles are deposited; it differs from a trunk in not being covered with skin or leather. “Heaps of money crowded in the chest.” Dryden. 2. A coffin.…Chēst, v. t. p. 222To deposit in a chest; to hoard.Chēst'ed, a. p. 222Having a chest; as, thick-chested; narrow-chested.Chēst'-found'er, n. p. 222(Far.) A rheumatic affection of the muscles by which the fore-limbs of a horse are moved, as well as of those which are necessary to respiration. It resembles somewhat the acute rheumatism of the…Chĕst'nut, n. p. 222(Bot.) (a.) The fruit, seed, or nut of a tree belonging to the genus Castanea (C. vesca), inclosed in a prickly pericarp or bur. (b.) The tree itself, or its timber.Chēst'nut, a. p. 222Being of the color of a chestnut; of a reddish brown color.Chĕst'nut-tree, n. p. 222The tree which produces the chestnut (Castanea vesca). It is a valuable timber-tree.Chēs'ton, n. p. 222A species of plum. Johnson.Chē'tah, n. p. 222See CHEETAH.Chēt’wērt, n. p. 222A measure of grain equal to 0.7218 of an imperial quarter, or nearly six Winchester bushels. [Russia.]Chēv'a-chīē, n. p. 222An expedition with cavalry. [Obs.] Chaucer.Chēv'age, n. p. 222See CHIEFAGE.Che-vâl', n. p. 222A support or frame.