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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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Dŭnt, n. p. 420A blow or stroke. [Obs.] Robert of Gloucester.Dŭnt'ed, a. p. 420Beaten; hence, blunted. [Obs.] “Fencer’s swords . . . having the edge dunted.” Fuller.Dŭn'ter-go͞ose, n. p. 420The eider-duck. [Prov. Eng.]Dū'o, n. p. 420(Mus.) A composition for two performers; a duet.Dū'o-dĕc'a-hē'dral or Dū'o-dĕc'a-hē'dron, a. p. 420Dū'o-dĕc'a-hē'dron, n. See DODECAHEDRAL, DODECAHEDRON.Dū'o-de-çĕn'ni-al, a. p. 420Consisting of twelve years. [Rare.] Ash.Dū'o-dĕç'i-mal, a. p. 420Proceeding in computation by twelves.Dū'o-dĕç'i-mals, n. pl. p. 420(Arith.) A kind of multiplication called also cross multiplication, in which the denominations proceed by twelves, as of feet and inches. It is employed chiefly by artificers in computing the…Dū'o-dĕç'im-fid, a. p. 420Divided into twelve parts.Dū'o-dĕç'i-mo, a. p. 420Formed of sheets folded so as to make twelve leaves; of, or equal to, the size of one fold of a sheet of printing paper, when doubled so as to make twelve leaves; as, a duodecimo book; duodecimo size.Dū'o-dĕc'i-mo, n. p. 420A book in which a sheet is folded into twelve leaves. 2. The size of a book thus composed;—usually indicated thus: 12mo. or 12°.Dū'o-dē'kū-ple, a. p. 420Consisting of twelves. Arbuthnot.Dū/o-dēn'a-ry, a. p. 420Relating to the number twelve; twelvefold; increasing by twelves. Duodenary arithmetic, that system in which the local value of the figures increases in a twelvefold proportion from right to left.Dū'o-dē'num, n. p. 420(Anat.) The first of the small intestines.Dū'o-lit'er-al, a. p. 420Consisting of two letters only; biliteral. Stuart.Dŭp, v. t. p. 420To open; as, to dup the door. [Obs. and low.] Shak.Dūp'a-ble, a. p. 420Capable of being duped.Dūpe, n. p. 420One who is duped or misled; as, the dupe of a party.Dūpe, v. t. p. 420To deceive; to trick; to mislead by imposing on one's credulity; as, to be duped by flattery. Ne'er have I duped him with base counterfeits. Coleridge.Dūp'er-y, n. p. 420The act or practice of duping. [Rare.]Dū'pi-on, n. p. 420A double cocoon, formed by two or more silk-worms. Simmonds.Dū'ple, a. p. 420Double. Duple ratio (Math.), that in which the antecedent term is double the consequent, as of 2 to 1, 8 to 4, &c. — Subduple ratio, the reverse of duple ratio, as of 1 to 2, 4 to 8, &c.Du'plex, a. p. 420Double; twofold. Duplex querela (Eccl. Law.) See DOUBLE QUARREL.—Duplex ratio (Math.), the product of a ratio.—Duplex escapement, a peculiar kind of watch escapement, in which, the escape wheel…Dū'pli-cate, a. p. 420Double; twofold. Duplicate proportion, or ratio (Math.), the proportion or ratio of squares. Thus, in geometrical proportion, the first term to the third is said to be in a duplicate ratio of the…Dū'pli-cate, n. p. 420That which exactly resembles or corresponds to something else; hence, a copy; a transcript; a counterpart. I send a duplicate both of it and my last dispatch. Sir W. Temple. 2. That which is of the…Dū'pli-cāte, v. t. p. 420To double; to fold; to render double; to make a copy or transcript of. Glanville. 2. (Physiol.) To divide into two by natural growth or spontaneous action; as, infusoria duplicate themselves.Dū'pli-cā'tion, n. p. 420The act of duplicating or doubling; the multiplication of a number by two; a folding over. 2. (Physiol.) The act or process of dividing by natural growth or spontaneous action; as, the duplication of…Duplication of the cube p. 420the operation of finding a cube having a volume which is double that of a given cube. Math. Dict.Dū'pli-ca-tīve, a. p. 420Having the quality of duplicating or doubling; especially, (Physiol.) having the quality of subdividing into two by natural growth. “The multiplication of cells by duplicative subdivision.” Carpenter.Dū'pli-ca-tūre, n. p. 420A doubling; a fold, as of a membrane or vessel.Du-pliç'i-ty, n. p. 420Doubleness; the relation of two to one. [Obs.] Do not affect duplicities or duplicates, nor any certain number of parts in your division of things. Watts. 2. Doubleness of heart or speech; the act or…Düp'per, n. p. 420The same as DUBBER.Dūr, a. p. 420(Mus.) Major; in the major mode; as, C dur, that is, C major.Dū'ra-bil'i-ty, n. p. 420The state or quality of being durable; the power of continuing uninterruptedly in any condition; the power of resisting agents or influences which tend to cause changes, decay, or dissolution. A…Dū'ra-ble, a. p. 420Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; as, durable cloth; durable happiness; a durable memorial. An interest which from its object and grounds…Dū'ra-ble-ness, n. p. 420Power of lasting, enduring, or resisting; durability. “The durableness of the metal that supports it.” Addison.Dū'ra-bly, adv. p. 420In a lasting manner; with long continuance.Dū'rā-mā'ter, n. p. 420(Anat.) The outer membrane of the brain; a fibrous, semi-transparent membrane, of a pearly white color, thick and of great resistance, which lines the cavity of the cranium. Douglison.Du-rē'ūmen, n. p. 420(Bot.) The central layers, or heart-wood, of an exogenous tree. Brande.Dū'rance, n. p. 420Continuance; duration. See ENDURANCE. Of how short durance was this new-made state. Dryden. 2. Imprisonment; restraint of the person; custody of the jailer; duress. Shak. Robe of durance, an enduring…Dū'rānçe, n. p. 420Dū'rant p. 420A stout cloth stuff made in imitation of buff leather, and formerly used for garments; a sort of tammy or everlasting. Where didst thou buy this buff? let me not live but I will give thee a good suit…Du-rān’te p. 420During; as, durante vita, during life; durante bene placito, during pleasure.Durate, a. p. 420(Mus.) Harsh; grating; offensive to the ear.Du-rā'tion, n. p. 420The quality of during or enduring; durability; the power of continuance. It was proposed that the duration of Parliament should be limited. Macaulay. 2. Continuance in time; indefinite perpetuation…Dūr'bār, n. p. 420An audience-room. [India.]Dūre, a. p. 420Hard; severe; toilsome; unpleasant; burdensome; difficult; rough; rude. [Rare.] The winter is severe, and life is dure and rude. W. H. Russell.Dūre, v. i. p. 420To last; to continue; to endure. [Obs.]Dūre'ful, a. p. 420Lasting. [Obs.] Spenser.Dūre'less, a. p. 420Not lasting; fading. [Obs.] Raleigh.Dū'ress or Du-rĕss', n. p. 420Hardship; constraint; pressure; imprisonment; restraint of liberty. The agreements . . . made with the landlords during the time of slavery, are only the effect of duress and force. Burke. 2. (Law.)…Du-ress', v. t. p. 421To subject to duress, durance, or restraint; to confine or imprison. [Obs. or rare.] “If the party duressed to make any motion.” Bacon.Du-rĕss'or, n. p. 421(Law.) One who subjects another to duress. Bacon.Dūr'gā, n. p. 421(Myth.) See DOORGA.Dür'ing p. 421In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.Dū'ri-o, n. p. 421(Bot.) A genus of trees, of which the D. zibethinus is the only species known.Dū'ri-on, n. p. 421(Bot.) The fruit of the durio. It is about the size of a melon, inclosed in a prickly husk, and is much esteemed for its delicious flavor. Craig.Dū'ri-ty, n. p. 421Hardness; firmness. Browne. 2. Harshness; cruelty; severity. Cockeram.Dū'roŭs, a. p. 421Hard. [Obs.] Smith.Dŭr'rȧ, n. p. 421(Bot.) A kind of millet, cultivated throughout Asia, and introduced into the south of Europe; Sorghum vulgare:—called also India millet and Guinea corn. [Written also dhura, doura, and dura.]