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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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Goos'an-der, n. p. 580(Ornith.) A migratory duck, of the genus Mergus (M. castor); the dun diver or plunger, an inhabitant of the northern regions, and feeding chiefly on fish;—called also merganser, dish-washer, and…Goose, n. p. 580(Ornith.) An aquatic fowl, of the genus Anser. The common goose lives chiefly on land, and feeds on grass; it is supposed to be the wild goose domesticated. The soft feathers are used for beds, and…Gōose'ber-ry, n. p. 580(Bot.) The fruit of a certain thorny shrub, and the shrub itself, the Ribes grossularia. It is supposed to be a native of Europe, but is found in all temperate regions of the world. Of the fruit…Goose'ber-ry-fool, n. p. 580A compound made of gooseberries, scalded and pounded with cream. Goldsmith.Goose'-eăp, n. p. 580A silly person. Beau. & Fl.Goose'-flĕsh, n. p. 580A peculiar roughness of the skin produced by cold or fear;—called also goose-skin.Goose'foot, n. p. 580(Bot.) A plant of the genus Chenopodium (C. album); pigweed.Goose'grass, n. p. 580(Bot.) (a.) A plant of the genus Galium (G. aparine), which is a favorite food of geese;—called also catchweed, &c. (b.) A species of buckwheat; the Polygonum orientale.Goose'-neck, n. p. 580A piece of iron bent like the neck of a goose, for various purposes; as, the goose-neck of a hoe or rake; especially used to connect the inner end of a boom, yard, &c., to a mast, by entering a clamp…Gōōse'-quill, n. p. 580The large feather or quill of a goose, or a pen made from it.Goos'ery, n. p. 580A place for geese. 2. The characteristics of a goose; silliness. The finical goose'ry of your neat sermon actor. Milton.Goōse'-skīn, n. p. 580The same as GOOSE-FLESH, q. v.Goose'wing, n. p. 580(Naut.) A sail set on a boom on the lee-side of a ship; also, one of the clews or lower corners of a ship's main-sail or fore-sail, when the middle part is furled. Totten.Gō'-out, n. p. 580A sluice in embankments against the sea, for letting out the land-waters, when the tide is out, and preventing the ingress of salt-water. [Written also goot.]Gō'pher, n. p. 580An animal of several different species. ☞ The name was originally given by French settlers to many burrowing animals, from their honeycombing the earth. In Canada and Illinois, the name was given to…Gō'pher, n. p. 580A species of wood used in the construction of Noah’s ark.Gōp′pish, a. p. 580Proud; pettish. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Ray.Gōr'-bĕl'lied, a. p. 580Big-bellied. Shak.Gôr'-bĕl'ly, n. p. 580A prominent belly. [Obs.]Gôrçe, n. p. 580A pool of water to keep fish in; a wear. [Obs.]Gōr'-cōck, n. p. 580(Ornith.) A gallinaceous bird; the moor-cock, red-grouse, or red-game.Gôr'-crōw, n. p. 580(Ornith.) The common or carrion crow.Gōrd, n. p. 580An instrument of gaming; a sort of dice. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.Gōr'di-an, a. p. 580Pertaining to Gordius, king of Phrygia, or to a knot tied by him, and which could not be untied; hence, intricate; complicated; difficult. Gordian knot, a knot tied by Gordius, a king of Phrygia, in…Gōre, n. p. 580Blood; thick or clotted blood; especially, blood that after effusion has become inspissated. Milton. 2. Dirt; mud. [Obs.] Bp. Fisher.Gōre, n. p. 580A wedge-shaped or triangular piece of cloth, canvas, &c., sewed into a garment, sail, &c., to give greater width at a particular part. Chaucer. 2. A slip or triangular piece of land. Cowell. 3.…Gōre, v. t. p. 580To penetrate with a pointed instrument, as a spear; to pierce; to stab. The low stumps shall gore His dainty feet. Coleridge.Gōre, v. t. p. 581To cut in a triangular form; to piece with a gore.Gôrge, n. p. 581The throat; the gullet; the canal by which food passes to the stomach. Wherewith he gripped her gorge with so great pain. Spenser. Now how abhorred in my imagination! my gorge rises at it. Shak. 2. A…Gōrge, v. t. p. 581To swallow; especially, to swallow with greediness, or in large mouthfuls or quantities. “The fish has gorged the hook.” Johnson. 2. To glut; to fill the throat or stomach of; to satiate. “The giant…Gōrge, v. i. p. 581To feed greedily. Milton.Gôr'ged, a. p. 581Having a gorge or throat. 2. (Her.) Bearing a crown, or the like, about the neck.Gôr'geous, a. p. 581Imposing through splendid or various colors; showy; fine; magnificent. “Cloud-land, gorgeous land.” Coleridge. As full of spirit as the month of May, And gorgeous as the sun at midsummer. Shak. With…Gōr'geoŭs-ly, adv. p. 581In a gorgeous manner; splendidly; finely; as, the prince was gorgeously arrayed.Gōr'geoŭs-ness, n. p. 581The quality of being gorgeous; show; splendor.Gōr'get, n. p. 581A piece of armor for defending the throat or neck; a kind of breast-plate like a half-moon. Unfix the gorget's iron clasp. W. Scott. 2. (Mil.) A pendent metallic ornament, worn by officers when on…Gōr'gon, n. p. 581(Myth.) A fabled monster, of terrific aspect, the sight of which turned the beholder to stone. The poets represent the Gorgons as three sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa; but authors are not…Gôr'gon, a. p. 581Like a Gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as, a Gorgon face. Dryden.Gor-gō'ne-an, a. p. 581See GORGONIAN. Milton.Gōr'gō-nē'ia, n. pl. p. 581(Arch.) Masks carved in imitation of the Gorgon's or Medusa's head; — used as key-stones. Elmes.Gōr-gō'ni-a, n. p. 581(Zoöl.) A family of flexible coral-zoophytes, growing in the form of shrubs, twigs, and reticulate fronds, and including the sea-fan of the West Indies. The branches consist of a horny axis…Gōr-gō'ni-an, a. p. 581Pertaining to, or resembling, a Gorgon.Gôr'gon-ize, v. t. p. 581To have the effect of a Gorgon upon; to render stony, hard, or stiff, as with astonishment, anger, or fear. [Rare.]Gôr'-hēn, n. p. 581The female of the gor-cock.Go-ril'la, n. p. 581(Zoöl.) A large monkey (Troglodytes gorilla), inhabiting the western shores of Africa. It is as large as man, and is remarkable for its strength and ferocity. Baird.Gōr'ing, n. p. 581A prickling; puncture. Dryden.Gōr'ing, n. p. 581(Naut.) See GORING-CLOTH.Gör'ing-clōth, n. p. 581(Naut.) A piece of canvas cut obliquely, and used to widen the breadth of a sail at the base. Totten.Gôr'mand, n. p. 581A greedy or ravenous eater; a glutton; a gourmand.Gôr'mand, a. p. 581Gluttonous; voracious. Pope.Gôr'mand-er, n. p. 581The same as GORMAND. Huloet.Gôr'mand-ism, n. p. 581Gluttony.Gôr'mand-īze, v. i. or t. p. 581To eat greedily; to swallow voraciously; to feed ravenously. Shak.Gôr'mand-iz'er, n. p. 581A greedy, voracious eater.Gōrse, n. p. 581(Bot.) A thick, prickly shrub, of the genus Ulex (U. Europæus), bearing yellow flowers in winter; furze; whin. “Pricking gorse and thorns.” Shak.Gōr'y, a. p. 581Covered with gore, or with congealed or clotted blood. “Never shake Thy gory locks at me.” Shak. 2. Bloody; murderous. “Gory emulation.” Shak.Gōs'hawk, n. p. 581(Ornith.) A short-winged, slender hawk, the Falco (or Astur) palumbarius, found in the temperate part of both hemispheres. The general color of the plumage is a deep brown; the breast and belly white.Gös'ling, n. p. 581A young goose; a goose not full grown. 2. A catkin on nut-trees and pines. Bailey.Gŏs'pel, n. p. 581Glad tidings; especially, the good news concerning Christ and his salvation; the substance or most important truths of Christianity. The steadfast belief of the promises of the gospel. Bentley. 2.…Gös'pel, a. p. 581Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; as, gospel righteousness. Warburton.