Dictionary
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Crout, n. p. 317A preparation of chopped cabbage tightly packed in layers with salt and spices between them, and allowed to ferment; — usually called sour-crout.Crōw, n. p. 317(Ornith.) A large bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a conical and somewhat curved beak, with projecting plumes at its base, and uttering a harsh, croaking note. The common crow of…Crōw, v. i. p. 317To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance. The cock had crowed, and light Began to clothe each Asiatic hill. Byron. 2. To shout in exultation or defiance…Crōw'-bār, n. p. 317A bar of iron sharpened at one end, and used as a lever for raising heavy bodies.Crōw'-bĕr'ry, n. p. 317(Bot.) A plant of the genus Empetrum, or berry-bearing heath. One species produces a black berry, called also crock-berry, which is sometimes used as food. Loudon.Crowd, v. t. p. 317To press, urge, or drive together. 2. To fill by pressing or urging together; hence, to encumber by excess of numbers or quantity. The balconies and verandas were crowded with spectators, anxious to…Crowd, v. i. p. 317To press together in numbers; to swarm or be numerous. The whole company crowded about the fire. Addison. Images came crowding on his mind faster than he could put them into words. Macaulay. 2. To…Crowd, n. p. 317A number of things collected or closely pressed together; also, a number of things lying or being adjacent. 2. A number of persons congregated and pressed together or collected into a close body…Crowd, n. p. 317An ancient instrument of music with six strings; a kind of violin. [Obs.] [Written also crowd, crouth, and cruth.] The pipe, the tabor, and the trembling crowd. Spenser. A lackey that . . . can…Crowd, v. i. p. 317To play on a crowd; to fiddle. [Obs.] “Fiddlers, crowd on.” Massinger.Crowd'er, n. p. 317One who crowds. 2. One who plays on a violin; a fiddler. [Obs.] Yet it is sung but by some blind crowder. Sidney.Crow'dy, n. p. 317Meal and water stirred together while cold, so as to form a thick gruel, sometimes with the addition of milk also. ☞ The word is frequently used in Scotland as a general designation of food of the…Crow'-flow'er, n. p. 317(Bot.) A kind of campion.Crow'-foot, n. p. 317(Bot.) The genus Ranunculus, of many species, some of which are common weeds, while others are flowering plants of considerable beauty. London. 2. (Naut.) A contrivance consisting of a number of…Crow'-keep'er, n. p. 317A person employed to scare off crows from newly-planted land, &c.; hence, a stuffed figure set up as a scare-crow. “Scaring the ladies like a crow-keeper.” Shak. If thou wilt not thy archery forbear…Crown, n. p. 317A wreath or garland, or any ornament encircling the head, especially as a badge of dignity or power; hence, any mark of honorable distinction. “An olive-branch and laurel-crown.” Shak. Hid'st thou…Crown, v. t. p. 317To cover, decorate, or invest with a crown; hence, to invest with royal dignity. She perforce withholds the loved boy, Crown him with flowers. Shak. If you will elect by my advice, Crown him, and…Crown'-ăn’tler, n. p. 317The topmost branch or antler of the horn of a stag.Crowned, p. a. p. 317Having a crown; adorned with a crown. Crowned cup. (a.) A cup so full of liquor that the contents rise above the brim like a crown. (b.) A cup adorned with a wreath or garland. [Obs.] Nares.Crown'er, n. p. 317One who, or that which, crowns. 2. [Corrupted from coroner.] A coroner. The crowner hath set on her, and finds it Christian burial. Shak.Crown'et, n. p. 317A coronet. [Rare.] Though crownets, Pulteney, blazon on thy plate, Adds the base mark one scruple to their weight? Whitehead. 2. The ultimate end and result of an undertaking; a chief end. Oh! this…Crōw'-nēt, n. p. 317A net for catching wild fowls.Crown'-glāss, n. p. 317The finest sort of window-glass, formed in large circular plates or disks, and not containing lead as an ingredient. Ure.Crown'-im-pē'ri-al, n. p. 317(Bot.) A species of the genus Fritillaria (F. imperialis) of the lily family, having flowers of a showy appearance, which droop from the stalks. Loudon.Crown'-jew'els, n. pl. p. 317The jewels appertaining to the sovereign. [Eng.] She pawned and set to sale the crown-jewels (a crime heretofore counted treasonable in kings). Milton.Crown'-lănd, n. p. 317The land belonging to the crown, that is, to the sovereign.Crown'-law, n. p. 317(Eng. Law.) The law relating to public offenses; criminal law.Crown'-law/yer, n. p. 317One who acts for the crown; one who pleads in criminal cases. [Eng.]Crown'less, a. p. 317Without a crown.Crown'let, n. p. 317A small crown. [Rare.] The chief whose antique crownlet long Still sparkled in the feudal song. W. Scott.Crown'-ōf'fiçe, n. p. 317(Eng. Law.) A department belonging to the Court of King's or Queen's Bench, commonly called the crown-side of the court, which takes cognizance of all criminal cases, from high-treason down to the…Crown'-pā'per, n. p. 317Paper of a particular size, so named as having formerly had the water-mark of a crown. Nares.Crown'-pōst, n. p. 317(Arch.) The truss post which sustains the tie-beam and rafters of a roof;—called also king-post. [See Illust. of King-post.] Gwilt.Crown'-prince, n. p. 317The prince royal who inherits and succeeds to the crown.Crown'-saw, n. p. 317(Mech.) A species of circular saw formed by cutting the teeth on the edge of a hollow cylinder. The trepan saw of the surgeon is of this kind. Francis.Crown'-scāb, n. p. 317(Far.) A cancerous sore formed round the corners of a horse’s hoof.Crown'-sīde, n. p. 317See CROWN-OFFICE.Crown'-tăx, n. p. 317(Eccl. Hist.) A tax substituted for a golden crown, which was required annually from the Jews by the king of Syria, in token of their subjection to his power. I release all the Jews from tribute, . .…Crown'-thīs'tle, n. p. 317(Bot.) A plant cultivated for its beautiful flowers; the crown-imperial.Crown'-wheel, n. p. 317(Mach.) A wheel with cogs or teeth set at right angles to its plane;—called also contrate-wheel and face-wheel.Crown'-work, n. p. 317(Fort.) An outwork running into the field, consisting of two demi-bastions at the extremes, and an entire bastion in the middle, with curtains, designed to gain some hill or advantageous post, and…Crōw's'-bill, n. p. 318(Surg.) A kind of forceps for extracting bullets or other substances from wounds.Crōw's'-foot, n. p. 318(pl.) The wrinkles that appear, as the effect of age, under and around the outer corners of the eyes. 2. (Mil.) An implement of metal with four points, so formed that, in whatever way it falls, there…Crōw'-silk, n. p. 318(Bot.) An aquatic plant of the genus Conferva (C. rivularis);—so called, perhaps, from its thread-like form.Crōw's'-nĕst, n. p. 318(Naut.) A look-out place prepared near the top of a mast, as by securing a cask to the cross-trees, to afford shelter to one who is to watch for something. Kane.Crōw'-stone, n. p. 318(Arch.) The top stone of the gable end of a house. Halliwell.Crowth, n. p. 318See Crowd.Crōw'-tōe, n. p. 318(Bot.) A plant; a species of purple hyacinth. “The tufted crow-toe.” Milton.Crōw'-trōd'den, a. p. 318Marked with crow's-feet, or wrinkles, at the corners of the eyes. Do I look as if I were crow-trodden? Beau. & Fl.Croy'l'stōne, n. p. 318(Min.) Crystallized caulk, in which the crystals are small.Crōze, n. p. 318A cooper’s tool.Cru'cial, a. p. 318Having the form of a cross; appertaining to a cross; transverse; intersecting. “A crucial incision.” Dunglison. 2. Severe; trying or searching, as if bringing to the cross; as, a crucial experiment.…Cru'cian, n. p. 318(Ichth.) A short, thick, broad fish, of a deep yellow color; Cyprinus gibelio.Excru'ci-āte, v. t. p. 318To afflict with extreme pain or distress; to torture; to torment. [Obs.] See EXCRUCIATE. Bale.Cru'ci-ate, a. p. 318Tormented. [Obs.] Bale. 2. (Bot.) Having the leaves or petals arranged in the form of a cross; cruciform.Cru'ci-ā'tion, n. p. 318The act of torturing; torment. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.Cru'ci-ble, n. p. 318A chemical vessel or melting-pot, capable of enduring great heat without injury, and used for melting ores, metals, &c. It is commonly made of clay, or of clay compounded with other materials, as…Crŭ'ci-fer, n. p. 318(Bot.) A plant of the order Cruciferæ, having the four petals of its flower arranged so as to form a figure resembling a Maltese cross, whence the name.Cru-ci'fer-oŭs, a. p. 318Bearing a cross. 2. (Bot.) Belonging to, or resembling, the cruciform family of plants; cruciate.Cru'ci-fi'er, n. p. 318One who crucifies; hence, one who subjects himself or another to a painful trial.