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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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Fōx'shīp, n. p. 539The character or qualities of a fox; artfulness; cunning Shak.Fōx'tāil, n. p. 539(Bot.) A species of grass; the Alopecurus pratensis.Fōx'-trāp, n. p. 539A trap, or a gin or snare, to catch foxes.Fōx'y, a. p. 539Pertaining to foxes; fox-like in disposition; wily. 2. Having the color of a fox; of a yellowish or reddish-brown color; — applied sometimes to paintings, the shadows and lower tones of which are of…Foy, n. p. 539Faith; allegiance; fealty. [Obs.] Spenser.Foy, n. p. 539A feast given by one who is about to leave a place. [Obs.] He did at the Dog give me, and some other friends of his, his foy, he being to set sail to-day. Pepps.Foy'son, n. p. 539See FOISON.Frā'cas, n. p. 539An uproar; a noisy quarrel; a disturbance.Frāche, n. p. 539(Glass-works.) A flat iron pan into which glass vessels already formed are put, to be placed in the lower oven, over the working-furnace.Frăc'id, a. p. 539Rotten from being too ripe; over-ripe. [Obs.] Blount.Frāet, v. t. p. 539To break; to violate. [Obs.] Shak.Frāct'ed, a. p. 539(Her.) Having a part displaced, as if broken; — said of an ordinary.Frāc'tion, n. p. 539The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence. [Obs.] Neither can the natural body of Christ be subject to any fraction or breaking up. Foxe. 2. A portion; a fragment. “The…Fräc'tion-al, a. p. 540Pertaining to fractions; constituting a fraction; as, fractional numbers.Frăc'tion-a-ry, a. p. 540Relating to, consisting of, or containing fractions; fractional.Fräc'tious, a. p. 540Apt to break out into a passion; apt to fret; cross; snappish; as, a fräc'tious man. Syn. — Snappish; peevish; waspish; cross; irritable; pettish.Fräc'tioüs-ly, adv. p. 540Passionately; snappishly.Fräc'tioüs-ness, n. p. 540A cross or snappish temper.Frăc'tūr-al, a. p. 540Pertaining to, or dependent on, a fracture.Fräc'türe, n. p. 540The act of breaking or snapping asunder; rupture; breach. 2. (Surg.) The breaking of a bone. 3. (Min.) The appearance of a freshly-broken surface, by which its texture is displayed; as, a compact…Fräc'türe, v. t. p. 540To cause a fracture or fractures in; to break; to burst asunder; to crack; to separate the continuous parts of; as, to fracture a bone; to fracture the skull.Fræ'num, n. p. 540(Anat.) A small membranous fold, attached to certain organs, somewhat like a bridle.Fra-gā'ri-ā, n. p. 540(Bot.) A genus of plants of several species, including the strawberry.Frăg'ile, a. p. 540Easily broken; brittle; liable to fail; easily destroyed. The stalk of ivy is tough, and not fragile. Bacon. Syn.—Brittle; infirm; weak; frail; frangible.Fräg'ile-ly, adv. p. 540In a fragile manner.Fra-gil'i-ty, n. p. 540The condition or quality of being fragile; brittleness; frailty; liability to fail; frangibility.Fräg'ment, n. p. 540A part broken off; a piece separated from any thing by breaking; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part; as, a fragment of an ancient writing. Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing…Frag-mēnt'al, a. p. 540Pertaining to, or composed of fragments; fragmentary. 2. (Geol.) Consisting of the pulverized or fragmentary material of rock, as conglomerate, shale, and the like. Dana.Frăg'men-ta-ri-ly, adv. p. 540In a fragmentary manner; piecemeal.Fräg'ment-a-ry, a. p. 540Composed of fragments, or broken pieces; broken up; not complete or entire. Donne. 2. (Geol.) Composed of the fragments of other rocks.Frăg'ment-ed, a. p. 540Broken into fragments.Frā'gōr, n. p. 540A loud and sudden sound; the report of any thing bursting; a crash. Watts. 2. A strong or sweet scent. [Obs. and illegitimate.] Sir T. Herbert.Frā'grance or Frā'gran-cy, n. p. 540The quality of being fragrant; sweetness of smell; delicately pleasing scent; grateful odor or perfume. Eve separate he spies, Vailed in a cloud of fragrance. Milton. The goblet, crowned, Breathed…Frā'grant, a. p. 540Affecting the olfactory nerves agreeably; sweet of smell; odorous; having an agreeable perfume. Fragrant the fertile earth After soft showers. Milton. Syn.—Sweet-smelling; odorous; odoriferous…Frā'grant-ly, adv. p. 540With sweet scent. Mortimer.Frāight, a. p. 540Same as FRAUGHT. [Obs.] Spenser.Frāil, a. p. 540Easily broken; fragile; not firm or durable; liable to fall and perish; easily destroyed; subject to casualties; not tenacious of life; weak; infirm. That I may know how frail I am. Ps. xxxix. 4. 2.…Frāil, n. p. 540A basket made of rushes, used chiefly for containing figs and raisins. 2. The quantity of raisins—about seventy pounds—usually contained in a frail. 3. A rush for weaving baskets. Johnson.Frāil'ly, adv. p. 540Weakly; infirmly.Frāil'ness, n. p. 540The condition or quality of being frail; frailty.Frāil'ty, n. p. 540The condition or quality of being frail; frailness; infirmity; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived or seduced. God knows our frailty, and pities our weakness. Locke. 2. A fault…Fraischeur, n. p. 540Freshness; coolness. [Rare.] Dryden.Frāise, n. p. 540(Fort.) A defense consisting of pointed stakes driven into the ramparts in an horizontal or inclined position. [See Illust. of Abatis.] 2. [See FROISE.] A large and thick pancake, with slices of…Frāised, a. p. 540Fortified with fraise.Frām'a-ble, a. p. 540Capable of being framed.Frāme, v. t. p. 540(Carp.) To construct, by fitting and uniting together the several parts; to adjust and put together; to fabricate; to construct; to make; as, to frame a house. 2. To originate; to plan; to devise; to…Frāme, v. i. p. 540To contrive. [Obs.] Judg. xii. 6. 2. To proceed; to go. [Obs.] The beauty of this sinful dame, Made many princes thither frame. Shak.Frāme, n. p. 540Any thing composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure. 2. Any kind of case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which contains a window…Frām'er, n. p. 540One who frames; a maker; a contriver.Frāme'-work, n. p. 540That which supports or incloses any thing else; a frame; a framing.Frām'ing, n. p. 540The manner or style of putting together; a frame-work or frame. 2. (Engin.) A system of frames.Frăm’pel or Frăm’poid, a. p. 540Peevish; cross; vexatious. [Obs.] Is Pompey grown so malapert, so frampel. Beau. & Fl.Frănc, n. p. 540A silver coin, originally of France, and the unit of the French monetary system. It is equal to about nineteen cents, or ten pence, and is divided into 100 centimes.Frān'chīse, n. p. 540Exemption from constraint or oppression; freedom; liberty. [Obs.] Spenser. 2. (Law.) A particular privilege conferred by grant from a sovereign or a government, and vested in individuals; an immunity…Frăn'chīse, v. t. p. 540To make free; to enfranchise. Shak.Frän'chīse-ment, n. p. 540Release; deliverance; freedom. Spenser.Frän'çic, a. p. 540Pertaining to the Franks or French.Fran-cis'can, a. p. 540(Rom. Cath.) Belonging to the order of St. Francis. Franciscan Brothers, pious laymen who devote themselves to useful works, such as manual-labor schools, and other educational institutions;—called…Fran-cis'ean, n. p. 540(Rom. Cath.) A monk of the order of St. Francis, founded in 1209. They are called also Gray Friars and Friars Minor.Frăn'ço-lĭn, n. p. 540(Ornith.) A species of partridge, characterized by having strong spurs, inhabiting both Europe and Asia; the Francolinus vulgaris.