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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. Gua-nä'co, n.p. 594(Zoöl.) The (Auchenia) Guanacas, a species or variety of llama like mammals. It inhabits the Andes, and is domesticated.
  2. Gua-nif'er-ōus, a.p. 594Yielding guano. Ure.
  3. Gū'a-nite, n.p. 594(Min.) A translucent mineral, of a white or yellowish color, and vitreous luster, consisting chiefly of the phosphate of magnesia and ammonia; — so called because found in guano. Danc.
  4. Guä'no, n.p. 594A substance found on some coasts or islands that are frequented by sea-fowls, and composed chiefly of their excrement;—used as a manure. Ure.
  5. Guä'rä, n.p. 594(Ornith.) A bird (the Tantalus ruber) allied to the ibis, being black when first hatched, and of a glowing scarlet color at maturity. It is found from Brazil to Florida, and is sometimes domesticated.
  6. Gua-rä′nă, n.p. 594A preparation from the Paullinia sorbilis of Brazil, used in making an astringent drink. Martius.
  7. Guār'a-nīne, n.p. 594(Chem.) A substance obtained from the fruit of Paullinia sorbilis.
  8. Guàr/an-tee’, n.p. 594(Law.) 1. A promise to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some duty, in case of the failure of another person, who is, in the first instance, liable to such payment or…
  9. Guār/an-tee′, v. t.p. 594(Law.) To undertake or engage for the payment of a debt, or the performance of a duty, by another person; to undertake to secure to another at all events; to make sure; to warrant; to secure the…
  10. Guàr'an-tôr², n.p. 594(Law.) (a.) One who makes or gives a guaranty; a warrantor; a surety. (b.) One who engages to secure another in any right or possession.
  11. Guàr'an-ty, n.p. 594(Law.) An undertaking to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some contract or duty, of another, in case of the failure of such other to pay or perform; a warranty; a security.
  12. Guàr'an-ty, v. t.p. 594(Law.) To undertake or engage that another person shall perform what he has stipulated; to undertake to be answerable for the debt or default of another; to engage to answer for the performance of…
  13. Guärd, v. t.p. 594To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for…
  14. Guärd, v. i.p. 594To watch by way of caution or defense; to be cautious; to be in a state of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes or against temptations.
  15. Guàrd, n.p. 594That which guards or secures from injury, danger, exposure, or attack; as, (a.) A man or body of men stationed to protect a person or position; a watch; a sentinel. “The guard which kept the door of…
  16. Guärd'a-ble, a.p. 594Capable of being guarded or protected.
  17. Guärd'äge, n.p. 594Wardship. [Obs.] Shak.
  18. Guärd'ant, a.p. 594Acting as guardian. [Obs.] Shak. 2. (Her.) Having the face turned toward the spectator.
  19. Guārd’ant, n.p. 594A guardian. [Obs.] Shak.
  20. Guārd'-bōat, n.p. 594A boat appointed to row the rounds among ships of war in a harbor, to observe that their officers keep a good lookout.
  21. Guärd'-chäm/ber, n.p. 594A guard-room.
  22. Guärd'ed, a.p. 594Cautious; circumspect; as, he was guarded in his expressions. 2. Framed or uttered with caution; as, his expressions were guarded.
  23. Guárd'ed-ly, adv.p. 594In a guarded or cautious manner.
  24. Guärd'ed-ness, n.p. 594The state or quality of being guarded.
  25. Guärd'en-age, n.p. 594Guardianship. [Obs. and rare.] His younger brother ... had recommended his daughter to his tuition and guardnage. Holland.
  26. Guärd'er, n.p. 594One who guards.
  27. Guärd'ful, a.p. 594Wary; cautious. [Obs.] A. Hill.
  28. Guärd'ful-ly, adv.p. 594In a guardful manner.
  29. Guārd'i-an, n.p. 594One who guards, preserves, or secures; one to whom any person or thing is committed for protection, security, or preservation from injury; a warden. 2. (Law.) One who has, or is entitled to, the…
  30. Guärd'i-an, a.p. 594Performing, or appropriate to, the office of a protector; as, a guardian angel; guardian care.
  31. Guärd'i-an-ăge, n.p. 594Guardianship. [Obs.]
  32. Guärd'i-ance, n.p. 594Guardianship. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
  33. Guärd'i-an-ess, n.p. 594A female guardian. Beau. & Fl.
  34. Guärd'i-an-less, a.p. 594Without a guardian. A lady, guardianless, Left to the push of all allurement. Marston.
  35. Guärd'i-an-shĭp, n.p. 594The office of a guardian; protection; care; watch.
  36. Guärd'less, a.p. 594Without a guard or defense.
  37. Guärd'-room, n.p. 594A room for the accommodation of guards.
  38. Guärd'-shĭp, n.p. 594A vessel of war appointed to superintend the marine affairs in a harbor or river, and also, in the English service, to receive impressed seamen.
  39. Guärd'ship, n.p. 594Care; protection. [Obs.] Swift.
  40. Guâr'ish, v. t.p. 594To heal. [Obs.] She did the best His grievous hurt to guarish. Spencer.
  41. Guä'vä, n.p. 594A tropical tree, or its fruit, of the genus Psidium. Two species are well known, the P. pyriferum, or white guava, and P. pomiferum, or red guava. The fruit or berry is shaped like a pomegranate, but…
  42. Guā-zā'ana, n.p. 594A genus of plants possessing mucilaginous properties.
  43. Gū'ber-nance, n.p. 595Government. [Obs.] Strype.
  44. Gū'ber-nāte, v. t.p. 595To govern. [Obs.] Cockeram.
  45. Gü'ber-nā'tion, n.p. 595The act of governing; government. [Obs.] Watts.
  46. Gū'ber-nā'tive, a.p. 595Governing. [Obs.] Chaucer.
  47. Gü'ber-na-tō'ri-al, a.p. 595Pertaining to government, or to a governor.
  48. Gŭd'geon, n.p. 595A small fresh-water fish (the Gobio fluviatilis), allied to the carp. It is easily caught, and often used for bait. 2. A person easily cheated or insnared. Swift. 3. A bait; allurement. Shak. 4.…
  49. Gūd'geon, v. t.p. 595To fraudulently deprive; to cheat. [Rare.] “To be gudgeoned of the opportunities which had been given you.” W. Scott.
  50. Güe, n.p. 595A sharper; a rogue. [Obs.] J. Webster.
  51. Guē'ber or Guē'bre, n.p. 595A Gheber. See GHEBER.
  52. Guël'der-rōse, n.p. 595(Bot.) A species of Viburnum (V. opulus), bearing large bunches of white flowers; — called also snowball-tree. London.
  53. Guĕlf or Guĕlph, n.p. 595(Hist.) One of a faction in Italy, A. D. 1250–1500, which supported the pope, and opposed the Ghibelines, or faction of the emperor.
  54. Guĕr'don, n.p. 595A reward; requital; recompense; — used both in a good and bad sense. So young as to regard men's frown or smile, As loss or guerdon of a glorious lot. Byron. Formerly pronounced gwer'dun, to a…
  55. Guēr'don, v. t.p. 595To give guerdon to; to reward. [Rare.] Him we gave a costly bribe To guerdon silence. Tennyson.
  56. Guěr'don-a-ble, a.p. 595Worthy of reward. Sir G. Buck.
  57. Guĕr'don-less, a.p. 595Without reward. [Obs.]
  58. Gue-rīl'la, n.p. 595See GUERRILLA.
  59. Guēr'ite, n.p. 595(Fort.) A projecting sentry-box of masonry at the salient angles of works on the top of the revetment. Eng. Cyc.
  60. Guer-rī'lā, n.p. 595An irregular mode of carrying on war, by the constant attacks of independent bands, adopted in the north of Spain during the Peninsular war. 2. One who carries on, or assists in carrying on…