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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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Gēn'er-ā'trix, n. p. 564(Geom.) That which generates; the point, or the mathematical magnitude, which, by its motion, generates another magnitude, as a line, surface, or solid.Ge-nēr'ic or Ge-nēr'ic-al, a. p. 564Pertaining to a genus or kind; relating to the genus, as distinct from species, or from another genus; as, a generic description; a generic difference; a generic name. 2. Very comprehensive…Ge-nēr'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 564With regard to a genus, or an extensive class; as, an animal generically distinct from another, or two animals generically allied.Ge-nēr'ic-al-ness, n. p. 564The quality of being generic.Ge-nĕr-i-fi-cā'tion, n. p. 564The act or process of generalizing. Out of this the universal is elaborated by generification. Sir W. Hamilton.Gĕn'er-ŏs'i-ty, n. p. 564The quality of being generous; nobleness of birth or of soul; magnanimity. Generosity is in nothing more seen than in a candid estimation of other men's virtues and good qualities. Barrow. 2.…Gēn'er-ōus, a. p. 564Of honorable birth or origin; high-born. [Obs.] The generous and gravest citizens. Shak. 2. Exhibiting those qualities which are popularly regarded as belonging to high birth; noble; honorable…Gĕn'er-ōŭs-ly, adv. p. 564In a generous manner; honorably; nobly; magnanimously; liberally.Gĕn'er-ōus-ness, n. p. 564The quality of being generous; magnanimity; nobleness of mind. 2. Liberality; munificence; generosity.Gĕn'-e-sĭs, n. p. 564The act of producing, or giving birth or origin to any thing; the process of originating or being; production; formation; origination. “The origin and genesis of poor Sterling’s club.” Carlyle. 2. A…Gēn'et, n. p. 564A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet. Shak. 2. [Fr. genette, Sp. gineta, Pg. geneta, gineta, N. Lat. genetta.] (Zool.) A carnivorous animal, allied to the civet (Genetta…Ge-nēt' or Ge-nēt'te', n. p. 564Cat-skin, when made into muffs and tippets, as if they were skins of the genet. Booth.Ge-nēth'li-āc, n. p. 564A birthday poem. Brande. 2. One skilled in genethliacs. [Obs.]Ge-nēth'li-ac or Gēn'eth-li'a-cal, a. p. 564Pertaining to nativities, as calculated by astrologers; showing the positions of the stars at the birth of any person. [Obs.] Howell.Ge-nĕth'li-ăcs, n. sing. p. 564The science of calculating nativities, or predicting the future events of life from the stars which preside at the birth of persons. [Obs.] [See Note under MATHEMATICS.] Johnson.Ge-nĕth'/li-ŏl'o-gy, n. p. 564Divination as to the destinies of one newly born; the act or art of casting nativities; astrology.Ge-nēth'li-ăt'ic, n. p. 564One who calculates nativities. [Obs.] Drummond.Ge-nē'tic or Ge-nē'tic-al, a. p. 564Pertaining or related to, concerned with, or determined by, the genesis of any thing, or its natural mode of production or development. This historical, genetical method of viewing prior systems of…Ge-nē'tie-al-ly, adv. p. 564In reference to origin.Ge-nē'vā, n. p. 564A strongly alcoholic, and powerfully stimulating, fermented liquor, obtained from the berries of juniper (Juniperus communis). ☞— This is often confounded with gin, to which it bears the same…Ge-nē'vā Bī'ble p. 564A copy of the Bible in English, printed at Geneva, first in 1560.Ge-nē'van, a. p. 564(Geog.) Pertaining to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevese.Ge-nē'van, n. p. 564(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Geneva.Ge-nē'van-ism, n. p. 564Strict or genuine Calvinism. Mountagu.Gēn'e-vēse', a. p. 564(Geog.) Pertaining or belonging to Geneva, in Switzerland; Genevan.Gēn'e-vēse', n. sing. & pl. p. 564(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Geneva; also, used collectively, the inhabitants of Geneva; people of Geneva.Gēn'e-vois', n. pl. p. 564People of Geneva; the Genevese. Addison.Gē'nĭ-al, a. p. 564Contributing to, or concerned in, propagation or production; generative; productive. “The genial bed.” Milton. Creator Venus, genial power of love. Dryden. 2. Contributing to, and sympathizing with…Gē'ni-ăl'i-ty, n. p. 564The quality of being genial; gayety; sympathetic cheerfulness.Gē'ni-al-ly, adv. p. 564By genius or nature; naturally. [Obs.] Some men are genially disposed to some opinions. Glanville. 2. Gayly; cheerfully. Johnson.Gē'ni-al-ness, n. p. 564The quality of being genial.Gē'ni-an, a. p. 564(Anat.) Of, or pertaining to, the chin; as, the genian processes.Ge-nĭc'ū-lāte, v. t. p. 564To form joints or knots on. [Obs.] Cockeram.Ge-nĭc'ū-late or Ge-nĭc'ū-lā'ted, a. p. 564[Lat. geniculatus, from geniculum, a little knee, a knot or joint, diminutive of genu, knee; It. genicolato, Fr. géniculé. (Bot.) Bent abruptly at an angle, like the knee; as, a geniculate stem. Gray.Ge-nĭc-u-lā'tion, n. p. 564The state of being bent abruptly at an angle. 2. The act of kneeling. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.Gē'nie, n. p. 564Individual or peculiar turn of mind; inclination; disposition; genius. [Obs.] Wood. 2. [See JINNEE.] One of a fabulous class of beings, regarded by the Arabians as intermediate between angels and…Gē'ni-o, n. p. 564A man of a particular turn of mind. [Obs.] Tatler.Ge-nĭs'tȧ, n. p. 564(Bot.) A genus of plants including the common broom.Gĕn'i-tal, a. p. 564Pertaining to generation, or the act of begetting.Gēn'i-tals, n. pl. p. 564The parts of an animal which are the immediate instruments of generation; the sexual organs; the privates.Gēn'i-ting, n. p. 564A species of apple that ripens very early. Bacon.Gĕn'i-tive, n. p. 564(Gram.) A case in the declension of nouns, designating primarily that from which something else proceeds, and expressing the relation of origination, source, and the like, or such as are expressed in…Gēn'i-tive, a. p. 564(Gram.) Pertaining to, or indicating, source, origin, possession, and the like; as, the genitive case; genitive relation.Gēn'i-tor, n. p. 564One who procreates; a sire; a father. Sheldon. 2. (pl.) The genitals. [Obs.] Holland.Gēn'i-tūre, n. p. 564Generation. Burton.Gēn′ius, n. p. 564The peculiar structure of mind with which each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain kinds of action…Gē'ni-ŭs, n. p. 565A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity charged with the care of men, places, or things; hence, a supernatural being; a…Gēn'ius Lō'ci p. 565The presiding divinity of a place; and hence, the pervading spirit of a place or institution, as of a college, &c.Gĕn'o-ēse', n. sing. & pl. p. 565(Geog.) A native or inhabitant, or the people, of Genoa, in Italy.Gēn'o-ēse', a. p. 565(Geog.) Pertaining to Genoa.Genouillère, n. p. 565(Fort.) That part of a parapet between the merlons and beneath the sole of an embrasure.Genre, n. p. 565(Fine Arts.) A style of painting, sculpture, or other imitative art, which takes for its subjects scenes illustrating every-day life and manners.Gēnt, a. p. 565Elegant; pretty; gentle. [Obs.] Spenser.Gen-teel', a. p. 565Possessing or exhibiting the qualities popularly regarded as belonging to high birth and breeding; free from lowness of taste or behavior; adapted to a refined or cultivated taste; polite; well-bred…Gen-teel'ish, a. p. 565Rather genteel. [Rare.] Johnson.Gen-teel'ly, adv. p. 565In a genteel manner.Gen-teel'ness, n. p. 565The quality of being genteel; gracefulness of manners or person; elegance; politeness.Gēn'tian, n. p. 565(Bot.) A plant of the genus Gentianus. The officinal gentian (G. lutea) is found in the Alpine meadows of Middle Europe, and has a bright yellow flower. Its root has a yellowish-brown color, and a…Gĕn'tian-ĕl'ĭa, n. p. 565A kind of blue color. Johnson. 2. (Bot.) A genus of perennial plants; gentian.Gēn'tian-īne, n. p. 565(Chem.) A bitter substance, capable of crystallization, obtained from gentian.