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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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Dĕl'e-ble, a. p. 349Capable of being blotted out. More.De-lēct'a-ble, a. p. 349Highly pleasing; affording great joy or pleasure; delightful. “Delectable both to behold and taste.” Milton.De-léç'ta-ble-ness, n. p. 349The condition of being delectable.De-léc'ta-bly, adv. p. 349In a delectable manner; delightfully.De-léc'tāte, v. t. p. 349To render delectable; to delight.Dĕ'lec-tā'tion, n. p. 349Great pleasure; delight.Dĕl'e-ga-cy, n. p. 349The act of delegating; the state of being delegated. [Obs.] “By way of delegacy or grand commission.” Raleigh. 2. A number of persons united in a commission; delegation. [Obs.] “A set delegacy.”…Dĕl'e-gāte, v. t. p. 349To send as one's representative; to empower as an embassador; to commission; to depute; as, to delegate commissioners. 2. To intrust to the care or management of another; to assign; to commit. “The…Dĕl'e-gāte, n. p. 349A person sent and empowered to act for another; one deputed to represent another; a deputy; a representative; a commissioner; a vicar; an attorney. 2. (a.) A person elected by the people of a…Dĕl'e-gate, a. p. 349Sent to act for or represent another; deputed; as, a delegate judge. “Delegate power.” Strype.Dĕl'e-gā'tion, n. p. 349The act of delegating, deputing, or investing with authority to act for another; the appointment of a delegate. 2. One or more persons deputed to represent others, as in a convention, in Congress…De-lēn'dă, n. pl. p. 349Things to be erased or blotted out.Dĕl′/e-nĭf′ĭc-al, a. p. 349Serving to ease or assuage pain. [Obs.] Bailey.De-lēte′, v. t. p. 349To blot out; to erase; to destroy. I have, therefore, besides minor changes, inserted eleven stanzas which do not appear in Sir Walter Scott’s version, and have deleted eight. W. E. Aytoun.Dĕl/e-tē'ri-oŭs, a. p. 349Having the quality of destroying, or extinguishing, life; destructive; poisonous; pernicious; as, a deleterious plant or quality.Dĕl'e-tĕr'y, a. p. 349Destructive; poisonous. [Obs.] “Delet'ery medicines.” Hudibras.Dĕl’e-tēr’y, n. p. 349That which deletes or destroys; means of destruction. [Obs.] “The only deletery of heretics.” “A direct deletery to sin.” Bp. Taylor.De-le'tion, n. p. 349The act of deleting, blotting out, or erasing. 2. Destruction. [Obs.] “Their total deletion from being God's people.” Bp. Taylor.Dēl/e-tī'tiōŭs, a. p. 349Of such a nature that any thing may be erased from it; — said of paper.Dēl'e-tīve, a. p. 349Adapted to delete or destroy; as, made more deletive. Evelyn.Dĕl'e-to-ry, n. p. 349That which blots out. [Obs.] “Deletory of sin.” Bp. Taylor.Dĕlf, n. p. 349A mine; a quarry; a pit dug. [Obs.] The delfs would be so flown with waters, that no machines could keep them dry. Ray. 2. Earthen ware, covered with white glazing, in imitation of porcelain made at…Dē'li·ae, n. p. 349(Fine Arts.) A kind of sculptured vase; also, beautiful bronze and silver. Elmes.Dĕl′-i-bāte, v. t. p. 349To taste, to take a sip of, to try. [Obs.]Dĕl'ĭ-bā'tion, n. p. 349Act of tasting; a taste; a sip. [Obs.] Berkeley.Dĕl'i-ber, v. t. or i. p. 349To deliberate. [Obs.] Chaucer.De-lĭb'er-āte, v. t. p. 349To weigh in the mind; to consider and examine the reasons for and against; to consider maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question.De-lĭb'er-āte, v. i. p. 349To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider. The woman that deliberates is lost. Addison.De-lĭb'er-ate, a. p. 349Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining;—applied to persons; as, a deliberate…De-lib'er-ate-ly, adv. p. 349With careful consideration, or deliberation; circumspectly; not hastily or rashly; slowly; as, a purpose deliberately formed.De-lib'er-ate-ness, n. p. 349Quality of being deliberate; calm consideration; circumspection; due attention to the arguments for and against a measure; caution.De-lib'er-ā'tion, n. p. 349The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection. “Choosing the fairest way with a calm deliberation.”…De-lib'er-a-tive, a. p. 349Pertaining to deliberation; proceeding or acting by deliberation, or by discussion and examination; deliberating; as, a deliberative body. “A consummate work of deliberative wisdom.” Bancroft. The…De-lib’er-a-tive, n. p. 349A discourse in which a question is discussed, or weighed and examined. 2. A kind of rhetoric employed in proving a thing and convincing others of its truth, in order to persuade them to adopt it.De-lib'er-a-tive-ly, adv. p. 349In the way of deliberation; considerably.De-lib'er-ā'tor, n. p. 349One who deliberates.Dēl'ī·ca·cy, n. p. 349The state or condition of being delicate; agreeableness to the senses; delightfulness; as, delicacy of flavor, of odor, and the like. “What choice to choose for delicacy, best.” Milton. 2. Nicety or…Dĕl'ī·cate, a. p. 349Full of pleasure; delightful; luxurious. Dives, for his delicate life, to the devil went. Piers Plowman. Haarlem is a very delicate town. Evelyn. 2. Pleasing to the senses; refinedly agreeable…Dĕl'i-cate, n. p. 350Something pleasant or delicate; a delicacy or nicety. [Rare.] With abstinence all delicates he sees. Dryden. 2. A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person. All the vessels, then, which our delicates…Dĕl'i-cate-ly, adv. p. 350In a delicate manner; daintily; luxuriously; nicely; softly; tenderly; effeminately; considerately.Dĕl'i-cate-ness, n. p. 350The state of being delicate; tenderness; softness; effeminacy.Dĕl'ĭce, n. p. 350Delight; delicacy; luxury. [Obs.] “Dainty delices.” Spenser.De-lĭ'ci-āte, v. i. p. 350To indulge in feasting; to delight one's self. [Obs.]De-l'icíous, a. p. 350Affording exquisite pleasure; delightful; most sweet or grateful to the senses, especially to the taste. “The delicious draught of cool refreshment.” Akenside. “Some delicious landscape.” Coleridge.…De-l'ĭcioûs-ly, adv. p. 350In a delicious manner; pleasantly; delightfully; luxuriously; as, to feed deliciously; to be deliciously entertained.De-l'ĭcious-ness, n. p. 350The quality of being delicious; as, the deliciousness of a repast. 2. Luxury; extravagance. “To drive away all superfluity and deliciousness.” North.De-lict', n. p. 350(Law.) An offense of a lesser degree, which does not immediately affect public peace; a misdemeanor. Every regulation of the civil code necessarily implies a delict in the event of its violation.…Dĕl'i-gā'tĭon, n. p. 350(Surg.) A binding up; a bandaging. Wiseman.De-light', n. p. 350A high degree of gratification of mind; lively pleasure or happiness; rapturous enjoyment; extreme satisfaction; joy. “Sweet airs that give delight and hurt not.” Shak. 2. That which gives great…De-light', v. t. p. 350To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly; as, a beautiful landscape delights the eye; harmony delights the ear. “Inventions to delight the taste.” Shak.De-light', v. i. p. 350To have or take great delight or pleasure; to be greatly pleased or rejoiced;—followed by an infinitive, or by in. “Love delights in praises.” Shak.De-light'a-ble, a. p. 350Capable of delighting; delightful. [Obs.] “Many a spice delightfule.” Chaucer.De-light'ed, p. a. p. 350Full of delight. “If virtue no delighted beauty lack.” Shak. Syn.—Glad; pleased; gratified. See GLAD.De-light'ed-ly, adv. p. 350With delight; gladly.De-light'er, n. p. 350One who gives or takes delight.De-light'ful, a. p. 350Highly pleasing; affording great pleasure and satisfaction. “Delightful bowers.” Spenser. “Delightful fruit.” Milton. Syn.—Delicious; charming. See DELICIOUS.De-light'ful-ly, adv. p. 350In a manner to delight; charmingly; agreeably.De-light'ful-ness, n. p. 350The quality of being delightful; as, the delightfulness of a prospect, or of scenery.De-light'ing-ly, adv. p. 350In a delighting manner; with delight.De-light'less, a. p. 350Destitute of delight; affording no pleasure. “Deform the day delightless.” Thomson.