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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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Hērb'o-ri-zā'tion, n. p. 622The act of seeking plants in the field; botanical research. 2. The figure of plants in mineral substances. See ARBORIZATION.Hĕr'b'o-rīze, v. i. p. 622To search for plants, or to seek new species of plants, with a view to ascertain their characters, and to class them. He herborized as he traveled, and enriched the Flora Suecica with new…Hĕrb'o-rīze, v. t. p. 622To form the figures of plants in; — said in reference to minerals. See ARBORIZE. Daubenton has shown that herborized stones contain very fine mosses. Fourcroy, Trans.Hĕr’bŏr-ōugh, n. p. 622A place of temporary residence. [Obs.] B. Jonson.Her-bōse' or Hēr'bous, a. p. 622Abounding with herbs.Hĕrb'-pār'is, n. p. 622(Bot.) A poisonous plant found in England; Pāris quadrifolia.Hērb'-rōb'ert, n. p. 622(Bot.) A plant, a species of Geranium (G. Robertianum).Hĕrb'-wŏm'an, n. p. 622A woman that sells herbs.Hĕrb'y, a. p. 622Having the nature of, pertaining to, or covered with, herbs. The roots of hills and herby valleys then, For food there hunting. Chapman.Her-cu'le-an, a. p. 622Very great, difficult, or dangerous; such as it would require the strength or courage of Hercules to encounter or accomplish; as, Herculean labor or task. 2. Having extraordinary strength and size…Hēr'cu-lēs, n. p. 622(Antiq.) A hero of antiquity, fabled to have been the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, and celebrated for his great strength. 2. (Astron.) A constellation in the northern hemisphere, near Lyra.Her-cŷn'i-am, a. p. 622(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, an extensive forest in Germany, the remains of which are now in Swabia.Hĕrd, n. p. 622A number of beasts assembled together; as, a herd of horses, oxen, cattle, camels, elephants, bucks, harts, or of swine. ☞ Herd is distinguished from flock, as being chiefly applied to the larger…Hērd, n. p. 622One who herds or assembles domestic animals; — much used in composition; as, a shepherd, a goatherd, and the like.Hērd, v. i. p. 622To unite or associate in a herd, as beasts; to feed or run in collections: as, many kinds of beasts manifest a disposition to herd. 2. To associate; to unite in a company or in companies, by custom…Hērd, v. t. p. 622To form or put into a herd. B. Jonson.Hērd'er, n. p. 622A herdsman. [Rare.]Hĕr'der-īte, n. p. 622(Min.) A yellowish or greenish-white mineral of a vitreous luster, being probably an anhydrous phosphate of alumina and lime with fluorine. Dana.Hērd'ess, n. p. 622A shepherdess. [Obs.] Chaucer.Hĕrd'grōom, n. p. 622A keeper of a herd; a herdsman. [Obs.] Spencer.Hērd’man or Hērd’s’man, n. p. 622The owner or keeper of herds; one employed in tending herds of cattle.Hĕrd’s-grass, n. p. 622(Bot.) One of several species of grass which are highly esteemed for hay, especially in New England the timothy (Phleum pratense), and in Pennsylvania the red-top (Agrostis vulgaris). Gray.Hērdz'-wom'an, n. p. 622A woman who has the care of a herd, or of cattle. Her juvenile exercise as a herds-woman had put “life and mettle” in her heels. W. Scott.Here, adv. p. 622In this place; in the place where the speaker is present;—opposed to there. 2. In the present life or state. Thus shall you be happy here, and more happy hereafter. Bacon. ☞ Here is sometimes used…Hēre'a-bout' or Hēre'a-bouts', adv. p. 622About this place; in this vicinity or neighborhood.Here-aft'er, adv. p. 622In time to come; in some future time or state.Hēre-āft'er, n. p. 622A future existence or state. “’Tis Heaven itself that points out an hereafter. Addison.Here-āt', adv. p. 622At, or by reason of, this; as, he was offended hereat.Hēre-bȳ', adv. p. 622By means of this. Hereby we became acquainted with the nature of things. Watts.He-rĕd'i-ta-bĭl'i-ty, n. p. 622State of being hereditable. Brydges.He-rĕd’ĭ-ta-ble, a. p. 622Capable of being inherited. [Rare.] See INHERITABLE. Locke.He-rĕd'ĭ-ta-bly, adv. p. 622In an hereditable manner; by inheritance. The one-house-owners belong hereditably to no private persons. Tooke.Hĕr'e-dĭt'a-ment, n. p. 622(Law.) Any species of property that may be inherited; lands, tenements, any thing corporeal or incorporeal, real, personal, or mixed, that may descend to an heir. Blackstone. ☞ A corporeal…He-rĕd'i-ta-ri-ly, adv. p. 622By inheritance. Pope.He-rĕd'i-ta-ry, a. p. 622Descended by inheritance, or from an ancestor; as, he is in possession of a large hereditary estate. 2. Capable of descending from an ancestor to an heir; descendible to an heir at law; as, the crown…Hēre'hĕnçe, adv. p. 622From hence. [Obs.] B. Jonson.Hēre-ĭn', adv. p. 622In this. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit. John xv. 8.Hēre-ĭn'to, adv. p. 622Into this. Hooker.Hēr'e-mit or Hēr'e-mite, n. p. 622A hermit. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.Hēr'e-mit'ie-al, a. p. 622Pertaining to a hermit; solitary; secluded from society. Pope.Hēre-ŏf', adv. p. 622Of this; concerning this; from this. Hereof comes it that Prince Harry is valiant. Shak.Hēre-ŏn', adv. p. 622On this; hereupon. Browne.Hēre-oŭt', adv. p. 622Out of this place. [Obs.] Spenser.Hĕr'e-si-ārch or He-rē'si-ārch, n. p. 622A leader in heresy; the chief of a sect of heretics. Stillingfleet.Hĕr'e-si-ärch'y or He-rē'si-ärch-y, n. p. 622Chief heresy.Hĕr'e-si-ŏg'ra-pher, n. p. 622One who writes on heresies.Hĕr'e-si-ŏg'ra-phy, n. p. 622A treatise on heresy.Hĕr'e-sy, n. p. 622An opinion taken upon opposition to the established or usually received doctrine, tending to promote a division or party; the belief of a sect or party; a persuasion;—usually, but not necessarily…Hĕr'e-tic, n. p. 623One who holds to a heresy; one who believes some doctrine contrary to the Christian religion. A man that is an heretic after the first and second admonition, reject. Titus iii. 10. 2. (Rom. Cath.…He-rĕt'ic-al, a. p. 623Containing, or pertaining to, heresy.He-rĕt'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 623In an heretical manner; with heresy.He-rĕt'ic-āte, v. t. p. 623To decide to be heresy. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.Hĕr'e-tōch or Hĕr'e-tōg, n. p. 623(A-S. Antiq.) The leader or commander of an army; also, a constable; a marshal.Hēre'to-fōre', adv. p. 623In times before the present; formerly.Hēre-un-to', adv. p. 623Unto this or this time; hereto.Hēre'up-ŏn', adv. p. 623On this; hereon.Hēre-wĭth', adv. p. 623With this.Hēr'i-ot, n. p. 623(Eng. Law.) A payment or tribute of arms or military accoutrements, or the best beast; or, in modern use, a customary tribute of goods or chattels to the lord of the fee, made on the decease of a…Hĕr'i-ot-a-ble, a. p. 623Subject to the payment of a heriot. Burn.Hĕr'is-son, n. p. 623(Fort.) A beam or bar armed with iron spikes pointed outward, and turning on a pivot or rolling on wheels, used to block up a passage.