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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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Cŏm'pa-tēr'ni-ty, n. p. 261The relation of a godfather to a person. [Obs.] The relation of gossiped and compaternity by the canon law is a spiritual affinity. Davies.Com-păt′i-bĭl′i-ty, n. p. 261The quality or power of being compatible or congruous; as, a compatibility of tempers; a compatibility and concurrence of properties.Com-păt'i-ble, a. p. 261Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable;— usually followed by with. Our poets have joined together such qualities as are by nature the most compatible. Browne. Syn.— Consistent; suitable…Com-păt'i-ble-ness, n. p. 261Compatibility; consistency; fitness; agreement.Com-păt'i-bly, adv. p. 261Fitly; suitably; consistently.Com-pā'tient, a. p. 261Suffering together. [Obs.] Sir G. Buck.Com-pā'tri-ot, n. p. 261One of the same country, and having like interests and feelings. “The distrust with which they felt themselves to be regarded by their compatriots in America.” Palfrey.Com-pä'tri-ot, a. p. 261Of the same country. She [Britain] rears to freedom an undaunted race, Compatriot, zealous, hospitable, kind. Thomson.Com-pā'tri-ot-ism, n. p. 261The condition of being a compatriot.Com-peer', n. p. 261One who is an equal; a companion; an associate; a mate. To honor A stranger subject with so high a title, As his compeer in arms. Ford.Com-peer', v. t. p. 261To be equal with; to match. [Rare.] In my rights By me invested, he compeers the best. Shak.Com-peer', v. i. p. 261To appear. [Obs.]Com-pel', v. t. p. 261To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical or moral force. Wolsey, greatly dissatisfied with this imperfect obedience, compelled the…Com-pĕl'la-ble, a. p. 261Capable of being compelled or constrained. Blackstone.Com-pĕl'la-bly, adv. p. 261By compulsion.Cŏm'pel-lā'tion, n. p. 261The manner of address or salutation; appellation. He useth this endearing compellation, “my little children.” Bp. Beveridge. The peculiar compellation of the kings in France is by “Sire.” Temple.Com-pĕl'la-tive, n. p. 261(Gram.) The name by which a person is addressed. Crosby.Com-pĕl'la-to-ry, a. p. 261Compulsory. Cavendish.Com-pĕl'ler, n. p. 261One who compels or constrains.Cŏm'pend, n. p. 261A brief compilation or composition, containing the principal heads, or general principles, of a larger work or system; an abridgment; an epitome. “A compend and recapitulation of the Mosaic law.” Bp.…Com-pĕnd'i-ā'ri-oŭs, a. p. 261Short; compendious. [Obs.] Bailey.Com-pĕnd'i-āte, v. t. p. 261To sum or collect together. [Obs.] Bp. King.Com-pĕnd'i-oŭs, a. p. 261Containing the substance or general principles of a subject or work in a narrow compass; abridged; short; comprehensive. Three things be required in the oration of a man having authority—that it be…Com-pĕnd'i-oŭs-ly, adv. p. 261In a short or brief manner; summarily; in brief; in epitome.Com-pĕnd'i-oŭs-ness, n. p. 261Comprehension in a narrow compass; shortness; brevity. Bentley.Com-pĕn'di-ŭm, n. p. 261An abridgment or epitome. “A short system or compendium of a science.” Watts. Syn.—See ABRIDGMENT.Com-pĕn'sa-ble, a. p. 261Capable of being compensated. [Obs.] Cotgrave.Cŏm'pen-sāte or Com-pĕn'sāte, v. t. p. 261To make equal return to; to remunerate; to recompense; to give an equivalent to; as, to compensate a laborer for his work, or a merchant for his losses. 2. To be equivalent in value or effect to; to…Cŏm'pen-sāte or Com-pĕn'sāte, v. i. p. 261To make amends; to supply an equivalent;—followed by for; as, nothing can compensate for the loss of reputation.Cŏm'pen-sā'tion, n. p. 261The act or principle of compensating. Emerson. 2. That which constitutes, or is regarded as, an equivalent; amends; remuneration; recompense. The parliament which dissolved the monastic foundations .…Com-pĕn'sa-tĭve, a. p. 261Affording compensation.Com-pĕn'sa-to-ry, a. p. 261Serving for compensation; making amends. Bp. Taylor.Com-pĕnse', v. t. p. 261To recompense. [Obs.] Bacon.Cŏm'pe-rĕn'di-nāte, v. t. p. 261To delay. [Obs.] Bailey.Com-pēte', v. i. p. 261To contend emulously; to seek or strive for the same thing as another; to maintain a contest; to contend as rivals for a prize. The rival statesmen, with eyes fixed on America, were all the while…Cŏm'pe-tençe or Cŏm'pe-ten-çy, n. p. 261The state of being competent; fitness; power; ability; adequacy. The loan demonstrates, in regard to instrumental resources, the competency of this kingdom to the assertion of the common cause.…Cŏm'pe-tent, a. p. 261Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; fit. “A competent knowledge of the world.” Atterbury. “Competent age.” Grafton. “Competent statesmen.” Palfrey. “A competent witness.” Bouvier. 2.…Cŏm'pe-tent-ly, adv. p. 261In a competent manner; adequately; suitably.Com-pĕt'i-ble, a. p. 261Compatible. [Obs.] More.Cŏm'pe-tĭ'tion, n. p. 261The act of seeking, or endeavoring to gain, what another is endeavoring to gain at the same time; common strife for the same object; strife for superiority; rivalry; emulous contest. A portrait, with…Com-pĕt′i-tive, a. p. 261Producing competition; pertaining to competition; rival; emulous. “Is trade competitive?” E. B. Browning.Com-pĕt'i-tor, n. p. 261One who seeks and endeavors to obtain what another seeks; or one who claims what another claims; a rival. And can not brook competitors in love. Shak. 2. One who associates himself with another; a…Com-pĕt'i-to-ry, a. p. 261Acting in competition; rival.Com-pĕt'i-tress or Com-pĕt'i-trix, n. p. 261A female competitor.Cŏm'pi-lā'tion, n. p. 261The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources. 2. That which is compiled; especially a book or document composed of materials gathered from other books or documents. His…Cŏm'pi-lā'tor, n. p. 261A collector. [Obs.] Chaucer.Com-pīle', v. t. p. 261To put together; to compose; to construct; to build; to frame. [Obs.] Before that Merlin died, he did intend A brazen wall in compass to compile. Spenser. 2. To contain or comprise. [Obs.] After so…Com-pīle'ment, n. p. 261The act of piling together or heaping; coacervation. [Rare.] Woodward.Com-pīl'er, n. p. 261A collector of parts of authors, or of separate papers or accounts; one who forms a book or composition from various authors or separate papers.Com-plā'cençe or Com-plā'cen-cy, n. p. 261A feeling of quiet pleasure; satisfaction; gratification. The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously. Atterbury. Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with…Com-plā'cent, a. p. 261Accompanied with pleasure; gratified; displaying satisfaction. They look up with a sort of complacent awe to kings. Burke.Com'pla-cen'tial, a. p. 262Marked by complacence; accommodating. “Complacential regards.” Cogan.Com'pla-cen'tial-ly, adv. p. 262In a complacential or accommodating manner.Com-plâ'cent-ly, adv. p. 262In a complacent manner.Com-plain', v. i. p. 262To express distress, pain, or censure; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; — commonly used with of. O loss of sight, of thee I most complain. Milton. 2. To make a formal assertion of injuries; to…Com-plāin', v. t. p. 262To lament; to bewail. [Obs.] They might the grievance inwardly complain, But outwardly they needs must temporize! Daniel.Com-plāin'a-ble, a. p. 262Capable of being complained of. [Rare.] Feltham.Com-plāin'ant, n. p. 262One who makes complaint. “Eager complainants.” Collier. 2. (Law.) (a.) One who commences a legal process by a complaint. (b.) The actor or party suing in equity, answering to the plaintiff at common…Com-plāin'er, n. p. 262One who complains or laments; one who finds fault; a murmurer. Beattie.Com-plāin'ful, a. p. 262Full of complaint. [Rare.]