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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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Chro-nŏg'ra-phy, n. p. 228The description or investigation of time past; history. [Obs.] Johnson.Chro-nŏl'o-ger or Chro-nŏl'o-gist, n. p. 228A person who investigates dates of past events and transactions; one skilled in chronology. The most exact chronologers tell us that Christ was born in October, and not in December. Knox. That…Chrōn'o-lŏg'ic or Chrōn'o-lŏg'ic-al, a. p. 228Relating to chronology; containing an account of events in the order of time; according to the order of time; as, chronological tables. Raleigh.Chrôn'o-lŏg'ie-al-ly, adv. p. 228In a chronological manner; in a manner according with the order of time, the series of events, or rules of chronology.Chro-nŏl'o-gy, n. p. 228The science which treats of measuring or computing time by regular divisions or periods, and which assigns to events or transactions their proper dates. If history without chronology is dark and…Chro-nŏm'e-ter, n. p. 228An instrument for measuring time; a time-keeper. 2. A portable time-keeper of superior construction, with a heavy compensation-balance, and usually beating half-seconds; — intended to keep time with…Chrōn'ō-mĕt'rie or Chrōn'ō-mĕt'rie-al, a. p. 228Pertaining to a chronometer; measured by a chronometer.Chro-nŏm'e-try, n. p. 228The art of measuring time; the measuring of time by periods or divisions.Chrōn'o-scōpe, n. p. 228A chronometer. [Obs.] 2. An instrument to measure the duration of luminous impressions upon the retina. Nichol.Chrys'a-lid, a. p. 228Pertaining to a chrysalis; resembling a chrysalis.Chry's'a-lĭd, n. p. 228Same as CHRYSALIS.Chrys'a-lis, n. p. 228(Nat. Hist.) A form into which the caterpillar or larvæ of butterflies, moths, and some other insects, passes, and from which the perfect insect, after a while, emerges. The animal in this state has…Chrys-än'/the-mŭm, n. p. 229(Bot.) A genus of composite plants, mostly perennial, and of many different species, including the sun-flower, marigold, &c.Chrys'el-e-phānt'ine, a. p. 229Composed of gold and ivory. C. Kingsley.Chrys'o-bĕr'yl, n. p. 229(Min.) A yellowish-green gem, next to sapphire in hardness, and consisting of alumina and the earth glucina. Dana.Chrys/o-chlōre, n. p. 229(Zool.) A species of mole native to South Africa, the fur of which reflects most brilliant metallic hues of green and gold.Chry's'o-cŏl'la, n. p. 229(Min.) The green or blue carbonate of copper. Dana.Chry-sōg'ra-phy, n. p. 229The art of writing in letters of gold, practiced by the writers of ancient manuscripts. 2. A writing executed in letters of gold.Chrys'o-lite, n. p. 229(Min.) A mineral, composed of silica, magnesia, and iron, varying in color from a pale green to a bottle-green, and occurring in glassy grains or pieces disseminated in basalt and many lavas, and…Chry-sŏl'o-gy, n. p. 229That branch of political economy which relates to the production of wealth.Chrys'o-prāse, n. p. 229(Min.) A kind of massive quartz, of little luster, somewhat flinty in appearance, and of a grayish or leek-green color. Dana.Chry's'o-spērm, n. p. 229A means of creating gold. [Obs.] B. Jonson.Chrys'ō-tȳpe, n. p. 229A photographic agent prepared by impregnating paper with a neutral solution of chloride of gold, by which means a picture is produced of a beautiful purple ground. 2. A picture thus produced, or the…Chūb, n. p. 229(Ichth.) A species of fresh-water fish of the Cyprinus or carp family, and genus Leuciscus. The common species is L. cephalus; the cheven.Chŭb'bed or Chŭb'by, a. p. 229Like a chub; plump, short, and thick. “Chubby faces.” I. Taylor.Chūb'bed-ness, n. p. 229The state of being chubby.Chūb'fāced, a. p. 229Having a plump, round face. Addison.Chŭck, v. i. p. 229To make a noise resembling that of a hen when she calls her chickens; to cluck. 2. To laugh in a broken, convulsive manner, by way of mockery or insult.Chŭck, v. t. p. 229To call, as a hen her chickens. Dryden.Chŭck, v. t. p. 229To strike gently; to give a gentle blow to. “Chucked the bar-maid under the chin.” W. Irving. 2. To throw, with quick motion, a short distance; to pitch. [Vulgar.] Kind service can not be chucked…Chŭck, n. p. 229The voice or call of a hen. 2. A sudden, small noise. 3. A word of endearment;—corrupted from chick. “Pray, chuck, come hither.” Shak.Chŭck, n. p. 229A slight blow under the chin. 2. (Mach.) A contrivance fixed to the mandrel of a turning-lathe for holding the material to be operated upon.Chŭck'a-bӯ, n. p. 229A term of endearment. Webster.Chŭck'-fār'thing, n. p. 229A play in which a farthing is pitched into a hole.Chŭck'-hōle, n. p. 229A deep hole in a wagon-rut.Chŭck'le, v. t. p. 229To call, as a hen her chickens; to cluck. Dryden. 2. To fondle; to cocker.Chŭck'le, n. p. 229A short, suppressed laugh; the expression of exultation or derision.Chŭck'le, v. i. p. 229To laugh in a suppressed or broken manner, as expressing inward exultation or derision.Chŭck'le-hĕad, n. p. 229A person with a large or thick head; a numskull; a dunce. [Low.] Knowles.Chŭck'le-hēad'ed, a. p. 229Large or thick headed; dull; stupid. Smart.Chŭck'-will's-wid'ow, n. p. 229(Ornith.) A species of goat-sucker (Caprimulgus Carolinensis), in the southern part of the United States; — so called from a fancied resemblance of its note to the name. Audubon.Chŭd, v. t. p. 229To champ; to bite. [Obs.] Stafford.Chy'et, n. p. 229Forced meat. Bacon.Chüff, n. p. 229A coarse, heavy, dull, or surly fellow; a clown. Shak.Chŭff, a. p. 229Surly; ill-tempered; irascible. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Chŭf'fī-ly, adv. p. 229In a rough, surly manner; clownishly.Chŭff'i-ness, n. p. 229Quality of being chuffy; surliness.Chüff'y, a. p. 229Fat or swelled out, especially in the cheeks. 2. Surly; ill-tempered; rude; clownish.Chŭm, n. p. 229A chamber-fellow, especially in a college or university; one who lodges or resides in the same room.Chüm, v. i. p. 229To occupy a chamber with another; as, to chum together. [U. S.]Chŭmp, n. p. 229A short, thick, heavy piece of wood. Moxon.Chu-năm', n. p. 229Lime, or any thing made of it, as stucco, &c. [India.]Chŭnk, n. p. 229A short, thick piece of any thing. [Colloq. in U. S. and Prov. in Eng.]Chunk'y, a. p. 229Short and thick; as, a chunky boy. [U. S.] Kane.Church, n. p. 229A building set apart for Christian worship. ☞ “The title of church, which we with a fit reverence restrain to a Christian place of worship, was in earlier English not refused to the Jewish, or even…Chûrch, v. t. p. 229To unite with in publicly returning thanks in church after some signal deliverance, as from the dangers of childbirth.Chûrch'-āle, n. p. 229A periodical festival, like the wakes of many parishes, said by some to be in commemoration of the dedication of a church, at which much ale was used. Nares. Halliwell.Church'-bĕnch, n. p. 229The seat in the porch of a church.Chûrch'dôm, n. p. 229The government or authority of the church. Pearson.Church'-gō'ing, a. p. 229Habitually attending church. 2. Summoning to church. “The church-going bell.” Cowper.