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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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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.Cru'ci-fix, n. p. 318An effigy or representation of the sufferings of Christ; a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it. And kissing of her crucifix, Unto the block she drew. Warner. 2. The religion of Christ.…Cru'ci-fi'xion, n. p. 318The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death. 2. The state of one who is fastened to a cross; death upon a cross. 3. Intense suffering or affliction…Cru'çi-fôrm, a. p. 318Cross-shaped. Warton. 2. (Bot.) Consisting of four equal petals, disposed in the form of a cross. Martyn.Cru'ci-fy, v. t. p. 318To fasten to a cross; to put to death by nailing the hands and feet to a cross or gibbet. But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Luke xxiii. 21. In purple he was crucified, not born.…Cru-ci'ger-ous, a. p. 318Bearing the cross; marked with the figure of a cross. Browne.Cru'çīte, n. p. 318(Min.) A mineral which crystallizes in the form of a cross; a variety of andalusite.Crŭd, n. p. 318Curd. See CURD.Crŭd'dle, v. i. p. 318To curdle or coagulate. [Obs.] See how thy blood cruddles at this. Beau. & Fl. 2. To crowd or huddle. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. 3. To stoop. [Prov. Eng.] Brockett.Crude, a. p. 318In its natural state; not cooked or prepared by fire or heat; undressed; not altered, refined, or prepared for use by any artificial process; raw. “Common crude salt.” Boyle. Molding to its will each…Crude'ly, adv. p. 318In a crude, immature, or hasty manner; rudely.Crude'ness, n. p. 318A crude, undigested, or unprepared state; rawness; unripeness; immaturity; unfitness for a destined use or purpose.Cru'di-ty, n. p. 318The condition of being crude; rawness; indigestion. 2. That which is in a crude or indigested state. May we not ask such prefacers, if what they allege be true, what has the world to do with them and…Cru'dle, v. t. p. 318See CRUDDLE.Cru'dy, a. p. 318Concreted; coagulated; curded. [Obs.] His cruel wounds with crudy blood congealed. Spenser. 2. Characterized by, or producing, crudeness; crude. [Obs.] Sherris sack . . . ascends me into the brain…Cru'el, a. p. 318Disposed to give pain to others; willing or pleased to torment, vex, or afflict; destitute of sympathetic kindness and pity; savage; barbarous; hard-hearted. Behold a people cometh from the north…Crū'el-ly, adv. p. 318In a cruel manner; with cruelty; with severe pain or torture; inhumanly; barbarously.Cru'el-ness, n. p. 318Cruelty. [Obs.] Spenser.Crū'el-ty, n. p. 318The attribute or character of being cruel; a disposition to give unnecessary pain or distress to others; inhumanity; barbarity. Pierced through the heart with your stern cruelty. Shak. 2. An act…Cru'en-tate, a. p. 318Smeared with blood; marked with red blotches; blood-red. [Obs.] Glanville.Cru-ēn’toŭs, a. p. 318Bloody; cruentate. [Obs.]