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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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In-sērt'ing, n. p. 698A setting in. 2. Something inserted or set in, as lace, &c., into garments.In-sēr'tion, n. p. 698The act of inserting, or setting or placing in or among other things; as, the insertion of cions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings; the insertion of notices or essays in a…In-sērve', v. i. p. 698To be of use to an end. [Obs.]In-sĕr'vi-ent, a. p. 698Tending to bring about; conducive. [Obs.] Browne.In-sĕs'sion, n. p. 698The act of sitting in any thing, as a tub. “Used by way of fomentation, insession, or bath.” Holland. 2. That in which one sits, as a tub. Incessions be bathing-tubs half full, wherein the patient…In-sĕs′/sor, n. p. 698(Ornith.) One of an order of birds whose feet are formed for perching or climbing on trees. They are generally of small size, and without very marked characters. The order includes most of the common…In′ses-sō′ri-al, a. p. 698Having feet suitable for perching; perching. 2. Belonging or pertaining to the Incessores.In-sēt′, v. t. p. 698To infix or implant; to set in. [Obs.]In′set, n. p. 698That which is set in; an insertion.In-sēv'er-a-ble, a. p. 698Incapable of being severed; indivisible.In-shād'ed, a. p. 698Marked with different shades.In-shēathe′, v. t. p. 698To hide or cover in a sheath; to sheathe. Hughes.In-shĕll′, v. t. p. 698To hide or conceal, as in a shell. [Obs.] Shak.In-shél'ter, v. t. p. 698To shelter. Shak.In-ship′, v. t. p. 698To ship; to embark. [Obs.] Shak.In-shōre′, a. & adv. p. 698Near the shore.In-shrine′, v. t. p. 698See ENSHRINEIn′sic-cā′tion, n. p. 698The act of drying in.In′side, prep. or adv. p. 698Within the sides of; in the interior; contained within; as, inside a church, letter, &c.Ĭn′sīde, a. p. 698Being within; included or inclosed in any thing; contained; interior; internal. “Kissing with inside lip.” Shak.In′side, n. p. 698The part within; interior or internal portion; content. Looked he on the inside of the paper? Shak. 2. (pl.) The inward parts; the entrails; the bowels; hence, that which is within; private thoughts…In-sīd′i-āte, v. t. p. 698To lie in ambush for. [Obs.] Heywood.In-sīd′i-ā′tor, n. p. 698One who lies in ambush. [Obs.] Barrow.In-sīd′i-ous, a. p. 698Lying in wait; watching an opportunity to ensnare or entrap; deceitful; sly; treacherous; — said of persons. 2. Intending or intended to entrap; as, insidious arts. Insidious disease (Med.), disease…In-sīd′i-ōus-ly, adv. p. 698In an insidious manner; deceitfully; treacherously.In-sīd′i-ōus-ness, n. p. 698A watching for an opportunity to insnare; deceitfulness; treachery.Ĭn′sight, n. p. 698Sight or view of the interior of any thing; deep inspection or view; introspection; thorough knowledge or skill. 2. Power of acute observation and deduction; penetration. Quickest insight In all…In-sĭg′ni-a, n. pl. p. 698Badges or distinguishing marks of office or honor. 2. Marks, signs, or visible impressions, by which any thing is known or distinguished.In′sig-nif′i-cance, n. p. 698Ĭn′sig-nĭf′i-can-cy p. 698The condition or quality of being insignificant; want of significance or meaning; as, the insignificance of words or phrases. 2. Want of force or effect; unimportance; pettiness; as, the…Ĭn′sig-nĭf′i-cant, a. p. 698Not significant; void of signification; destitute of meaning; as, insignificant words. 2. Having no weight or effect; answering no purpose; unimportant; trivial; petty. 3. Without weight of…In'sig-nif'i-cant-ly, adv. p. 698Without meaning or significance. 2. Without importance or effect; to no purpose.Ĭn'sig-nĭf'i-ca-tīve, a. p. 698Not expressing by external signs; not significant.In'sin-cēre', a. p. 698Not being in truth what one appears to be; not sincere; dissembling; hypocritical, false;—said of persons; as, his professed friends were insincere. 2. Deceitful; hypocritical; false;—said of things…Ĭn'sin-cēre'ly, adv. p. 698Without sincerity; hypocritically.In'sin-cĕr'i-ty, n. p. 698The quality of being insincere; want of sincerity, or of being in reality what one appears to be; dissimulation; hypocrisy; deceitfulness; hollowness; as, the insincerity of a professed friend; the…In-sin'ew, v. t. p. 698To strengthen; to give vigor to. [Obs.] All members of our cause That are insinewed to this action. Shak.In-sin'ū-ant, a. p. 698Insinuating; having the power to gain favor; insinuative. [Obs.] Walton.In-sin'ū-āte, v. t. p. 698To introduce gently, or as by a winding or narrow passage; to wind in. The water easily insinuates itself into, and placidly distends, the vessels of vegetables. Woodward. 2. To infuse gently; to…In-sĭn'ŭ-āte, v. i. p. 698To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices. 2. To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access by flattery or stealth. He would insinuate with thee but to make…In-sĭn'ū-ā'ting, p. a. p. 698Tending to enter gently; insensibly winning favor and confidence. His address was courteous, and even insinuating. Prescott.In-sĭn'ū-ā'ting-ly, adv. p. 698By insinuation.In-sin'ü-ā'tion, n. p. 698The act of insinuating; a creeping or winding in; a flowing into crevices. 2. The act of gaining favor or affection by gentle or artful means. 3. The art or power of pleasing and stealing on the…In-sĭn'ū-ā'tĭve, a. p. 698Stealing on the confidence or affections. 2. Using insinuations; giving hints; insinuating.In-sin'ü-ā'tor, n. p. 698One who, or that which, insinuates; one who hints.In-sĭn′ū-a-to-ry, a. p. 698Insinuating; insinuative.In-sip'id, a. p. 698Destitute of taste; wanting the qualities which affect the organs of taste; vapid; as, insipid liquor. 2. Wanting spirit, life, or animation; wanting pathos, or the power of exciting emotions; flat…Ĭn'sĭ-pĭd'ĭ-ty or In-sĭp'id-ness, n. p. 698The quality of being insipid; want of taste, or the power of exciting sensation in the tongue; tastelessness; vapidity; staleness. 2. Want of interest, life, or spirit; dullness; flatness; stupidity.…In-sĭp'id-ly, adv. p. 699In an insipid manner; without taste; without spirit or life.In-sip'i-ence, n. p. 699Want of wisdom; folly; foolishness; want of understanding. [Rare.] Blount.In-sip'i-ent, a. p. 699Wanting wisdom; foolish. [Rare.]In-sist', v. i. p. 699To stand or rest on; to find support;—with on. [Rare.] Ray. 2. To rest or dwell upon as a matter of special moment; to attach great importance to; to refuse to give way; to be persistent, urgent, or…In-sist’ence, n. p. 699The quality of insisting, or being urgent or pressing.In-sist'ent, a. p. 699Standing or resting on; as, an insistent wall. Wotton.In-sist′ure, n. p. 699A dwelling or standing on; fixedness; persistence. [Obs.] Shak.In-sĭ'ti-en-cy, n. p. 699Freedom from thirst. [Obs.] Grew.In-si'tion, n. p. 699The insertion of a scion in a stock; ingraftment. Ray.In-snâre', v. t. p. 699To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial means. 2. To inveigle; to seduce by artifice; to take by wiles, stratagem, or deceit; to involve in difficulties or perplexities; to entangle.…In-snâr'er, n. p. 699One who insnares.In-snärl', v. t. p. 699To make into a snarl or knot; to entangle. [Obs.] Cotgrave.