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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Gault, n.p. 561(Geol.) A series of beds of clay and marl, the geological position of which is between the upper and lower green-sand. [Prov. Eng.] Lyell.
  2. Gäunt, a.p. 561Attenuated, as with fasting or suffering; lean; meager; pinched and grim. “The gaunt mastiff growling at the gate.” Pope. A mysterious but visible pestilence, striding gaunt and fleshless across our…
  3. Gäunt'let, n.p. 561A large glove of mail; a covering for the hand with plates of metal on the back, worn as part of the defensive armor in ancient times. Shak. 2. A long glove, covering the wrist; as, a…
  4. Gäunt'let-ed, a.p. 561Wearing a gauntlet.
  5. Gäunt'ly, adv.p. 561In a gaunt manner; leanly; meagerly.
  6. Gaun'tree or Gaun'try, n.p. 561A frame for supporting barrels in a cellar or elsewhere. W. Scott.
  7. Gauze, n.p. 561A very thin, slight, transparent stuff, of silk or linen.
  8. Gauze'-loom, n.p. 561A loom in which gauze is woven.
  9. Gauz'y, a.p. 561Pertaining to, or resembling, gauze; thin as gauze.
  10. Gāve, imp.p. 561of give.
  11. Găv'el, n.p. 561(Law.) Tribute; toll; custom. See GA-BEL. Cowell.
  12. Găv'el, n.p. 561A small heap of wheat, rye, or other grain, not tied up. Their corn lies on the gavel heap. Chapman. 2. A gable. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. 3. The mallet of a chairman in a legislative body or public…
  13. Găv'el-ĕt, n.p. 561(O. Eng. Law.) An ancient special kind of cessavit used in Kent and London for the recovery of rent. [Obs.]
  14. Gā'vel-kind, n.p. 561(O. Eng. Law.) A tenure by which land descended from the father to all his sons in equal portions, and the land of a brother, dying without issue, descended equally to his brothers. It still prevails…
  15. Gāv'e-lŏck, n.p. 561An iron crow or lever. [Prov. Eng.] Brockett. 2. A spear or javelin. [Obs.] Terence, Trans., 1614.
  16. Gāv'i-al, n.p. 561(Zoöl.) A species of crocodile, having a long, slender muzzle, teeth of uniform length, and feet completely webbed. The only living species are found in India. Gavial.
  17. Găv'i-lan, n.p. 561(Ornith.) A species of hawk in the Philippine Isles, having the back and wings yellow, and the belly white.
  18. Gā-v'ot, n.p. 561(Mus.) A kind of dance, or tune, the air of which has two brisk and lively strains in common time, each of which is played twice over. The dance is difficult and complicated. [Obs.]
  19. Gaw'by, n.p. 561A lout or clown; a gaby. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
  20. Gawk, n.p. 561A cuckoo. Johnson. 2. A fool; a simpleton; a booby. [Scot. and North of Eng.] Naves.
  21. Gawk'y, a.p. 561Foolish and awkward; clumsy; clownish; as, gawky behavior. “Gawky admiration.” Lloyd.
  22. Gawk'y, n.p. 561A fellow who is awkward from being overgrown, or from silly stupidity.
  23. Gawn, n.p. 561A small tub or lading vessel. [Prov. Eng.] Johnson.
  24. Gawn’tree, n.p. 561A wooden frame on which casks are set; a gauntry.
  25. Gāy, a.p. 561Excited with merriment or delight; manifesting unusual sportiveness or delight; inspiring delight; merry. Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay. Pope. 2. Having many or showy colors; showy; fine…
  26. Gāy, n.p. 561An ornament. [Obs.] L'Estrange.
  27. Gāy’di-ang, n.p. 561(Naut.) A vessel of Anam, generally with two, but in fine weather with three, masts, fifty to sixty-five feet long, with lofty triangular sails. It has a curved deck, and in construction somewhat…
  28. Gāy'e-ty, n.p. 561The state of being gay; merriment; mirth; acts or entertainments prompted by, or inspiring, merry delight;—used often in the plural; as, the gayeties of the season. 2. Finery; show; as, the gayety of…
  29. Gāy'lus-sīte', n.p. 561(Min.) A yellowish-white, translucent mineral, consisting chiefly of the carbonates of lime and soda in nearly equal quantities, and water; — so called in honor of the French chemist Gay-Lussac. Dana.
  30. Gāy'ly, adv.p. 561With mirth and frolic; merrily. 2. Finely; splendidly; showily; as, ladies gayly dressed; a flower gayly blooming. Pope.
  31. Gāy'ness, n.p. 562Gayety; finery. [Rare.] Bp. Hall.
  32. Gāy'sŏme, a.p. 562Full of gayety. [Obs.] Mir. for Mag.
  33. Gāze, v. i.p. 562To fix the eyes in a steady and earnest look; to look with eagerness or curiosity, as in admiration, astonishment, or with studious attention. Why stand ye gazing up into heaven? Acts i. 11. Syn.—To…
  34. Gāze, v. t.p. 562To view with fixed attention. [Rare.] And gazed a while the ample sky. Milton.
  35. Gāze, n.p. 562A fixed look; a look of eagerness, wonder, or admiration; a continued look of attention. With secret gaze, Or open admiration, him behold. Milton. 2. The object gazed on; that which causes one to…
  36. Ga-zee'bo, n.p. 562A summer-house so situated as to command an extensive prospect. [Colloq.]
  37. Gāze'ful, a.p. 562Looking with a gaze; looking intently. Spenser.
  38. Gāze'hound, n.p. 562A hound that pursues by the sight rather than by the scent. Lead in the leash the gazehounds grim. W. Scott.
  39. Ga-zēl', n.p. 562See GAZELLE.
  40. Ga-zēlle', n.p. 562(Zoöl.) A small, swift, elegantly-formed species of antelope, celebrated for the luster and soft expression of its eyes. It is found in Northern Africa. [Written also gazel.]
  41. Gāze'ment, n.p. 562View. [Obs.] Spenser.
  42. Gāz'er, n.p. 562One who gazes from delight, admiration, or study. Pope.
  43. Ga-zēt’, n.p. 562A Venetian coin, worth about three English farthings, or 1½ cents. [Obs.] Massinger.
  44. Ga-zétte', n.p. 562A newspaper; a printed sheet published periodically, and containing an account of transactions and events of public or private concern; especially, an official newspaper or journal published in each…
  45. Ga-zĕtte', v. t.p. 562To announce or publish in a gazette; to announce officially, as an appointment, either civil or military, or a case of bankruptcy.
  46. Gāz'et-teer',, n.p. 562A writer of news, or an officer appointed to publish news by authority. Johnson. 2. A newspaper; a gazette. Burke. 3. A book containing names and brief descriptions, alphabetically arranged, of the…
  47. Gāz'ing-stŏck, n.p. 562A person gazed at with scorn or abhorrence; a person exposed to public view as an object of curiosity or contempt. Bp. Hall.
  48. Ga-zon', n.p. 562(Fort.) A piece of sod used to line parapets and the faces of works raised of earth.
  49. Ge.p. 562A particle often prefixed to Anglo-Saxon verbs, &c. See GA.
  50. Gēal, v. i.p. 562To congeal. [Obs.]
  51. Gear, n.p. 562Whatever is prepared for use or wear; manufactured stuff or material; goods; riches; household stuff. Clad in a vesture of unknown gear. Spencer. 2. Clothing, garments, ornaments, or dress. Array…
  52. Gēar, v. t.p. 562To dress; to put on gear; to harness.
  53. Gear'ing, n.p. 562Harness. 2. (Mach.) The parts by which motion communicated to one portion of an engine or machine is transmitted to another, considered collectively; as, the valve gearing of a locomotive engine…
  54. Gēar'ing-chain, n.p. 562(Mach.) An endless chain, with regular projections like those of a rack, passing like a belt around toothed wheels, and transmitting motion between them.
  55. Gēa'son, a.p. 562Rare; wonderful. [Obs.] Spenser.
  56. Gĕat, n.p. 562The hole through which metal runs into a mold in castings. [Written also git.] Moxon.
  57. Gē'car-çin'i-an, n.p. 562(Zoöl.) A crab of the genus Gecarcinus: a land-crab. Smart.
  58. Gēck, n.p. 562Scorn, derision, or contempt. [Prov. Eng.] 2. An object of scorn; a dupe; a gull. [Obs.] To become the geck and scorn O’ the other’s villainy. Shak.
  59. Gēck, v. t.p. 562To cheat, trick, or gull. [Obs.] Johnson.
  60. Gēck'o, n.p. 562(Zoöl.) A nocturnal lizard, having flattened toes, and generally sharp claws, by means of which it is enabled to run upon walls and ceilings. It is very nimble, seeming to disappear as if by magic.…