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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Cu-cū'mi-fōrm, a. p. 321Having the form of a cucumber; having the form of a cylinder tapered and rounded at the ends, and either straight or curved.Cū'cu-mis, n. p. 321(Bot.) A genus of plants including the cucumber, melon, and some kinds of gourd.Cu-cār'bit or Cu-cār'bite, n. p. 321A chemical vessel, originally made in the shape of a gourd; but sometimes shallow, with a wide mouth, and used in distillation.Cu-cúr'bí-tā, n. p. 321(Bot.) A genus of plants including the gourd, squash, pumpkin, &c.Cu-cūr'bi-tā'ceōus, a. p. 321(Bot.) Belonging to, or resembling, the family of plants which includes the melon and cucumber.Cu-cûr'/bi-tîve, a. p. 321Having the shape of a gourd-seed;—said of certain small worms.Cūd, n. p. 321That portion of food which is brought up into the mouth by ruminating animals from their first stomach, and chewed a second time. Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is cloven-footed, and cheweth the…Cūd'beār, n. p. 321A powder of a violet-red color, difficult to moisten with water, used in dyeing violet or purple. It is prepared from certain species of lichen, especially Lecanora tartarea. Ure. London.Cŭd'den, n. p. 321A clown; a low rustic; a dolt. [Obs.] The slavering cudden propped upon his staff. Dryden. 2. (Ichth.) A kind of fish of the genus Gadus (G. carbonarius), found on the coasts of Ireland, Scotland…Cŭd'dle, v. i. p. 321To retire from sight; to lie close or snug; to squat; to crouch; to snuggle. She cuddles low beneath the brake; Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly. Prior.Cŭd'dle, v. t. p. 321To embrace closely; to hug; to fondle. Forby.Cŭd'dle, n. p. 321A close embrace.Cŭd'dy, n. p. 321A clown. See CUDDEN.Cŭd'dy, n. p. 321(Naut.) A small cabin in the fore part of a lighter or boat. Totten. 2. A very small apartment.Cŭd'dy, n. p. 321The coal-fish (Merlangus carbonarius), of the cod-fish family.Cŭd’gĕl, n. p. 321A short, thick stick; a club. Do not provoke the rage of stones And cudgels to thy hide and bones. Hudibras. To cross the cudgels, to forbear the contest;—a phrase borrowed from the practice of…Cŭd’gel, v. t. p. 321To beat with a cudgel or thick stick. If he were here, I would cudgel him like a dog. Shak.Cŭd'gel-er, n. p. 321One who beats with a cudgel.Cŭd'gĕl-prōōf, a. p. 321Able to resist a cudgel; not to be hurt by beating. Hudibras.Cūd'le, n. p. 321A certain small sea-fish. A Carew.Cŭd'-weed, n. p. 321(Bot.) A plant of the genus Gnaphalium;—called also everlasting, goldylocks, or eternal flowers. ☞ Its flowers are remarkable for long retaining their beauty, if gathered when dry.Cue, n. p. 321The tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head. 2. The last words of a play actor’s speech, regarded as a hint for the next succeeding player to…Cūe, v. t. p. 321To form into or like a tail; to twist. More.Cuer'po, n. p. 321The body. To be in cuerpo, or to walk in cuerpo, to be without a cloak or upper garment, or without a full dress, so that the shape of the body is exposed; hence, also, to be naked or unprotected.…Cŭff, n. p. 321A blow with the open hand; a stroke; a box. The mad-brained bridegroom took him such a cuff That down fell priest and book. Shak. To be at fisty-cuffs, to fight with blows of the fist.Cŭff, v. t. p. 321To strike with the palm or flat of the hand, as a man; or with talons or wings, as a fowl. I swear I'll cuff you, if you strike again. Shak. They with their quills did all the harm they could, And…Cŭff, v. i. p. 321To fight; to scuffle. “While the peers cuff to make the rabble sport.” Dryden.Cŭff, n. p. 321The fold at the end of a sleeve; the part of a sleeve turned back from the hand. He would visit his mistress in a morning gown, band, short cuffs, and a peaked beard. Arbuthnot.Cūf'ic, a. p. 321Pertaining to the older characters of the Arabic language.Cuin'age, n. p. 321The stamping of pigs of tin, by the proper officer, with the arms of the duchy of Cornwall.Cui-răss′, n. p. 321A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle. The cuirass covered the body before and behind; it consisted of two parts, a breast and back-piece of iron, fastened…Cui'/ras-siēr', n. p. 321A soldier armed with a cuirass, or breastplate. Milton.Cuish, n. p. 321Defensive armor for the thighs. [Written also cuisse.]Cui'sine, n. p. 321The kitchen or cooking department. 2. Manner or style of cooking.Cuisse, n. p. 321“Same as Cuish.”Cul-dee', n. p. 321One of a certain monkish fraternity who formerly inhabited Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The dark-attired Culdees Were Albyn's earliest priests of God, Ere yet an island of her seas By foot of Saxon…Cul'-de-săc', n. p. 321A street closed at one end; hence, a trap. 2. (Mil.) A position in which an army finds itself, with no way of exit but to the front. 3. (Nat. Hist.) Any bag-shaped cavity, or tubular vessel or organ…Cŭl'er-age, n. p. 321(Bot.) A plant; the Polygonum hydropiper; smart-weed.Cū'lex, n. p. 322(Entom.) A genus of dipterous insects, including the gnat and mosquito.Cu-lĭc'i-fōrm, a. p. 322Having the form or shape of a gnat; resembling a gnat.Cūl'i-na-ri-ly, adv. p. 322In the manner of a kitchen or cookery.Cū'li-na-ry, a. p. 322Relating to the kitchen, or to the art of cookery; used in kitchens; as, a culinary fire; a culinary vessel; culinary herbs.Cŭll, v. t. p. 322To separate, select, or pick out. Whitest honey in fairest gardens culled. Tennyson.Cŭll, n. p. 322A cully; a dupe. See CULLY.Cūl'len-der, n. p. 322A strainer. See COLANDER.Cūl'er, n. p. 322One who picks or chooses; especially, an inspector who selects wares suitable for market; as, a culler of hoops and staves.Cūl'let, n. p. 322Broken glass used in the manufacture of glass in a certain proportion to other materials. Ure.Cūl'li-bil'i-ty, n. p. 322Capability of being gulled; gullibility. [Low.] Swift.Cūl'li-ble, a. p. 322Easily deceived; gullible. [Rare.]Cūl'ling, n. p. 322Any thing separated or selected from a mass; refuse.Cūl'liŏn, n. p. 322A mean wretch; a base fellow; a poltroon; a scullion. “Away, base cullions.” Shak. 2. (Bot.) A round or bulbous root; Orchis.Cūl'ion-ly, a. p. 322Mean; base. [Obs.] Shak.Cūl'lis, n. p. 322A very fine and strong broth of meat strained and made clear for persons in a state of weakness; also, a savory jelly. When I am excellent at caudles And cullises...you shall be welcome to me. Beau.…Cūlls, n. pl. p. 322Refuse timber, from which the best part has been culled out.Cūl'ly, n. p. 322A person who is easily deceived, tricked, or imposed on; a mean dupe. I have learned that this fine lady does not live far from Covent Garden, and that I am not the first cully whom she has passed…Cūl'ly, v. t. p. 322To trick, cheat, or impose on; to deceive. “Trick to cully fools.” Pomfret.Cūl'ly-īsm, n. p. 322The state of being a cully. Spectator.Cūlm, n. p. 322[Lat. culmus, stalk, stem.] (Bot.) The stalk or stem of corn and grasses, usually jointed and hollow. 2. [W. cælm, knot or tie, applied to this species of coal, which is much found in balls or knots…Cūl'men, n. p. 322Top; summit.Cul-mīf’er-oūs, a. p. 322Bearing culms, or producing straw; related to wheat, rye, &c., which produce straw, and are culmiferous plants. 2. (Min.) Containing, or abounding in, culm or glance-coal.