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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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Cŏn/tra-fis’sure, n. p. 286(Surg.) A fissure or fracture on the side opposite to that which received the blow, or at some distance from it. Coxe.Cōn'tra-hent, a. p. 286Entering into covenant; contracting; as, contrahent parties. [Obs.] Mede.Cōn’tra-in’di-cant, n. p. 286(Med.) Something indicating that the usual mode of treating a subject or matter, as a disease, is not to be followed. Burke.Cŏn’tra-in’di-cāte, v. t. p. 286(Med.) To indicate as some method of treatment, contrary to that which the general tenor of the case would seem to require, as in a disease. Contra-indicating symptoms must be observed. Harvey.Cŏn′/tra-īn′/di-cā′tion, n. p. 286(Med.) An indication that forbids the method of treatment which the nature of the case might seem to render necessary, as in a disease.Con-trāl'to, n. p. 286(Mus.) (a.) The part sung by the highest male or lowest female voices; the alto or counter-tenor. (b.) The voice or singer performing this part; as, her voice is a contralto; she is a contralto.Con-trāl’to, a. p. 286(Mus.) Belonging or relating to a contralto, or to the part in music called contralto; as, a contralto voice.Cōn'/tra-mūre, n. p. 286(Fort.) An outer wall. Chambers.Cōn’tra-nāt’ū-ral, a. p. 286Opposite to nature. [Rare.] Bp. Rust.Cŏn’tra-nī’ten-cy, n. p. 286Resistance against pressure or force; reaction. [Obs.] Bailey.Cōn'tra-pōs̄e', v. t. p. 286To set in opposition, or over against. [Obs.]Cōn′tra-po-si′tion, n. p. 286A placing over against; opposite position. Potter.Cōn′tra-pūn′tal, a. p. 286(Mus.) Pertaining to counterpoint. [Rare.]Cŏn’tra-pūn’tist, n. p. 286(Mus.) One skilled in counterpoint. Mason.Cŏn’tra-rĕg’ū-lā’rĭ-ty, n. p. 286Contrariety to rule; opposition to regularity. [Rare.] Norris.Cōn'/tra-re-mōn'/strant, n. p. 286One who remonstrates in opposition or answer to a remonstrant. [Rare.] They did the synod wrong to make this distinction of contr(a)-remonstrants and remonstrants. Hales.Con-trā'ri-ant, a. p. 286Contradictory; opposite; inconsistent; contrary. [Obs.] “Without one hostile or contrariant prepossession.” Southey.Con-trā'ri-ant-ly, adv. p. 286In a contrary manner; contrarily. [Obs.]Cōn’tra-ries, n. pl. p. 286(Logic.) Propositions opposed in quality only, but of which the falsehood of one does not establish the truth of the other. “If two universals differ in quality, they are contraries; as, every vine…Cōn-tra-rī'e-ty, n. p. 286The state or quality of being contrary; opposition; repugnance. There is a contrariety between those things that conscience inclines to, and those that entertain the senses. South. 2. Something which…Cŏn′tra-ri-ly, adv. p. 286In a contrary manner; in opposition; on the other side; in opposite ways.Cōn'tra-ri-ness, n. p. 286The quality of being contrary; opposition.Con-trā'ri-ōūs, a. p. 286Showing contrariety; opposite; repugnant. [Rare.] Milton. She flew contrarious in the face of God With bat-wings of her vices. E. B. Browning.Con-trā'ri-oüs-ly, adv. p. 286Contrarily; oppositely.Cŏn′tra-ri-wīse, adv. p. 286On the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand. This request was never before made by other lords; but, contrariwise, they were humble suitors. Davies. 2. In a contrary order; conversely. “Yet rather…Cŏn/tra-ro-tā'tion, n. p. 286Circular motion in a direction contrary to some other circular motion. Congreve.Cŏn’tra-stīm’ū-lant, n. p. 286(Med.) An agent which counteracts the effect of a stimulant.Cōn’tra-stīm’ū-lant, a. p. 286Counteracting the effects of stimulants; relating to a style of medical treatment based on a theory of contra-stimulants. Dunglison.Cŏnʹtra-ry, a. p. 286Opposite; opposing; different; contradictory; adverse; repugnant; inconsistent. We have lost our labor; they have gone a contrary way. Shak. Fame, if not double-faced, is double-mouthed, And with…Cŏn′tra-ry, n. p. 286A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. 2. A proposition contrary to another; as, slender proofs which rather show the…Cōn’tra-ry, v. t. p. 286To contradict or oppose; to thwart. [Obs.] You must contrary me! Shak.Con-trăst', v. t. p. 287To set in opposition, or over against; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities. A writer whose dexterity in the arts of controversy was so remarkably contrasted by his abilities in…Con-trāst', v. i. p. 287To stand in contrast or opposition; to exhibit contrast. The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. Lyell.Cŏn’trāst, n. p. 287Opposition of things or qualities; comparison by contrariety of qualities. “The contrasts and resemblances of the seasons.” Whewell. 2. (Fine Arts.) The opposition of varied forms, colors, &c., which…Cŏn’tra-tēn’or, n. p. 287(Mus.) A middle part between the tenor and treble; counter-tenor; contralto.Cŏnʹtrate-wheel, n. p. 287See CROWN-WHEEL.Cŏn/tra-val-lā'tion, n. p. 287(Fort.) A trench guarded with a parapet, formed by the besiegers between their camp and the place besieged, to secure themselves, and check sallies of the garrison. Brande.Cŏn'/tra-vēne', v. t. p. 287To meet in the way of opposition; to come in conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat. So plain a proposition . . . was not likely to be contravened. Southey.…Cŏn'-tra-vēn'er, n. p. 287One who opposes.Cŏn/tră-vĕnʹtion, n. p. 287The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction. “In contravention of all his marriage stipulations.” Motley.Cŏn’tra-vĕr’sion, n. p. 287A turning to the opposite side; antistrophe. Congreve.Cōn'/tra-yēr'/vā, n. p. 287(Bot.) A species of Dorstenia (D. contrayerva), a South American plant, the root of which, being aromatic and astringent, is sometimes used in medicine. — London.Cŏn’trē-tā’tiōn, n. p. 287A touching or handling. [Obs.] Ferrand.Contretemps, n. p. 287An unexpected accident, which throws every thing into confusion.Con-trĭb'ū-ta-ble, a. p. 287Capable of being contributed.Con-trĭb'ū-ta-ry, a. p. 287Paying tribute to the same sovereign; contributing aid. It was situated on the Ganges, at the place where this river received a contributary stream. D'Anville, Trans.Con-trĭb'ūte, v. t. p. 287To give or grant in common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or supply in part. England contributes much more than any other of the allies. Addison.Con-trĭb'ūte, v. i. p. 287To give a part; to furnish a portion; to lend assistance or aid; to have a share in any act or effect. There is not a single beauty in the piece to which the invention must not contribute. Pope. We…Cŏn/tri-bū'tion, n. p. 287The act of contributing, or of lending aid and assistance. 2. That which is contributed, either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the…Cŏn/tri-bū'tion-al, a. p. 287Pertaining to, or furnishing a contribution.Con-trib'ū-tive, a. p. 287Tending to contribute; contributory. “Contributive to the well working of physic.” Fuller.Con-trib'ū-tor, n. p. 287One who contributes; one who gives aid to a common purpose, in conjunction with others.Con-trib′ū-to-ry, a. p. 287Contributing to the same stock or purpose; promoting the same end; bringing assistance to some joint design, or increase to some common stock; contributive. Milton.Con-trist', v. t. p. 287To make sad. [Obs.] “To deject and contrist myself.” Sterne.Con-tris′tāte or Cŏn′tris-tāte, v. t. p. 287To make sorrowful. [Obs.] Bacon.Cŏn'tris-tā'tion, n. p. 287The act of making sad. [Obs.] Bacon.Cŏn'trīte, a. p. 287Broken down with grief or penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin; humble; penitent. A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Ps. li. 17. Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite.…Cŏn'trīte-ly, adv. p. 287In a contrite manner; with penitence.Cŏn'trīte-ness, n. p. 287Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition. [Rare.]Con-trĭ'tion, n. p. 287The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; friction; grazing; rubbing. [Obs.] “Reducible into powder by contrition.” Browne. “To preserve their heads from contrition or bruise.” Bp. Taylor. 2. The…