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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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I'ri·sh·ry, n. p. 716The people of Ireland. “The whole Irishry of rebels.” Milton.I'rite, n. p. 716(Min.) A black mineral, with a shining luster, and magnetic. It consists chiefly of oxides of iridium, osmium, iron, and chromium.Ī-rī'tis, n. p. 716(Med.) An inflammation on the iris of the eye.Irk, v. t. p. 716To weary; to give pain to; — used only impersonally at present, though formerly it was otherwise. To see this sight it irks my very soul. Shak.Ĭrk'sōme, a. p. 716Wearisome; tedious; tiresome; giving uneasiness; — used of something troublesome by long continuance or repetition; as, irksome hours; irksome tasks. For not to irksome toil, but to delight, He made…Irk'some-ly, adv. p. 716In a wearisome or tedious manner.Ĭrk'sŏme-ness, n. p. 716Tediousness; wearisomeness.Ī'ron, n. p. 716One of the metallic elements, having the chemical equivalent 28, and density of about 7.8. It is monometric in crystallization, and of a white color when pure. It is hard, and very malleable when…Ī'ron, a. p. 716Made of iron; as, an iron gate; an iron bar; iron dust. 2. Resembling iron in color; as, iron blackness. 3. Like iron in hardness, strength, impenetrability, &c.; as, (a.) Rude; hard; harsh; severe…Iron, v. t. p. 716To smooth with an instrument of iron; especially, to smooth with a heated flat-iron, as cloth, and the like. 2. To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff. “Ironed like a malefactor.” W. Scott. 3.…I'ron-bound, a. p. 716Bound with iron. 2. Faced or surrounded with rocks; rugged; as, an iron-bound coast.Ī'ron-cāsed, a. p. 716Cased or covered with iron, as a vessel; iron-clad.Ī'ron-clăd, a. p. 716Clad in iron; protected or covered with iron, as a vessel for naval warfare.Ī'ron-clăd, n. p. 716A vessel prepared for naval warfare by having the parts above water covered and protected by iron, usually in large plates, closely joined, and made sufficiently thick and strong to resist the…Ī'ron-er, n. p. 716One who irons.I'ron-found'er, n. p. 716One who makes iron castings.I'ron-found'er-y or I'ron-found'ry, n. p. 716The place where iron castings are made.Ī'ron-grāy', a. p. 716Of a gray color, somewhat resembling that of iron freshly cut, broken, or polished.I'ron-grāy', n. p. 716A gray color, resembling that of iron when freshly cut or broken.I-rŏn'ic or I-rŏn'ic-al, a. p. 716Pertaining to irony; containing or expressing irony. 2. Expressing one thing and meaning the opposite.I-rōn'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 716By way of irony; by the use of irony.Ī-rōn'ie-al-ness, n. p. 716The quality of being ironical; derisiveness.I'ron-ing-board, n. p. 716A flat board, upon which cloth, &c., is laid while being ironed, in order to smooth it and to press down the seams.I'ron-ist, n. p. 716One who deals in irony. Pope.I'ron-màs'ter, n. p. 716A manufacturer of iron, or large dealer therein. Dickens.I'ron-mōld or I'ron-mōuld, n. p. 716A spot on cloth made by applying rusty iron to the cloth when wet.I'ron-mong'er, n. p. 716A dealer in iron wares, or hardware.Iron-mōn'ger-y, n. p. 716Hardware;— a general name for all articles made of iron. Gwilt.I'ron-sĭck, a. p. 716(Naut.) Having the iron-work loose or corroded; — said of a ship when her bolts and nails are so much corroded or eaten with rust that she has become leaky.I'ron-sid'ed, a. p. 716Having iron sides, or very firm sides.I'ron-sides, n. p. 716A strong man. 2. A cuirassier; — applied also to Cromwell's cavalry.Ī'ron-smith, n. p. 716A worker in iron; an artisan who makes and repairs utensils of iron; a blacksmith.Ī'ron-stōne, n. p. 716(Min.) Any hard, earthy ore of iron. Dana.I'ron-wood, n. p. 716(Bot.) A tree of species belonging to several different genera, among which are the Sideroxylon inerme of the Cape of Good Hope, the Metrosideros vera, used in China for rudders and anchors, and the…I'ron-work, n. p. 716— 1. Any thing made of iron; — a general name of such parts or pieces of a building, vessel, carriage, &c., as consist of iron. 2. (pl.) A furnace where iron is smelted, or a forge, rolling-mill, or…Iron-wort, n. p. 717(Bot.) A plant of several species of the genus Sideritis.I'ron-y, a. p. 717Made or consisting of iron; partaking of iron; as, irony chains; irony particles. 2. Resembling iron; hard.I'ron-y, n. p. 717A kind of ridicule which exposes the errors or faults of others by seeming to adopt, approve, or defend them; apparent assent to a proposition given, with such a tone, or under such circumstances…I'rous, a. p. 717Apt to be angry; passionate. [Obs.] Chaucer.ĭrp or ĭrpe, n. p. 717A fantastic grimace or contortion of the body. [Obs.] “Smirks, and irps, and all affected humors.” B. Jonson.Irp, a. p. 717Making irps. [Obs.] Brisk and irp, show the supple motion of your pliant body. B. Jonson.Ir-rā'di-ance or Ir-rā'di-an-cy, n. p. 717The act of irradiating; emission of rays of light. 2. That which irradiates or is irradiated; luster; splendor; irradiation. Milton.Ir-rā'dē-ant, a. p. 717Sending out rays of light; as, the irradiant moon. Boyse.Ir-rā'di-āte, v. t. p. 717To cast a bright light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to make splendid; to adorn with luster. 2. To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate; as, to irradiate the mind. 3. To animate by heat or…Ir-rā'di-āte, v. i. p. 717To emit rays; to shine.Ir-rā'di-ate, a. p. 717Adorned with brightness, or with any thing shining.Ir-rā'di-ā'tion, n. p. 717The act of emitting beams of light. 2. That which is irradiated; illumination; irradiance. W. Scott. 3. (Opt.) An apparent enlargement of brilliant objects beyond their proper bounds, in consequence…Ir-răd'i-cāte, v. t. p. 717To root deeply. [Rare.]Ir-rā'tion-al, a. p. 717Not rational; void of reason or understanding; as, brutes are irrational animals. 2. Not according to the dictates of reason; contrary to reason; absurd. The companions of the ministry of Jesus knew…Ir-ră'tion-ăl'i-ty, n. p. 717Want of reason or the powers of understanding.Ir-ră'tion-al-ly, adv. p. 717Without reason; in a manner contrary to reason; absurdly.Ir-rā'tion-al-ness, n. p. 717The quality of being irrational; irrationality.Ir're-būt'ta-ble, a. p. 717Incapable of being rebutted. Compare this sixth section with the manful, senseful, irrebuttable fourth section. Coleridge.Ĭr/re-cĕp'tive, a. p. 717— Not receiving, or not capable of receiving.Ĭr're-clāim'a-ble, a. p. 717Incapable of being reclaimed.Ir're-clāim'a-bly, adv. p. 717In an irreclaimable manner.Ir're-cŏg'ni-za-ble, a. p. 717Incapable of being recognized; not recognizable. Carlyle.Ir-rĕ'c/on-çil/a-bĭl'i-ty, n. p. 717The quality of being irreconcilable; irreconcilableness.Ir-rē'con-çil'a-ble, a. p. 717Not reconcilable; incapable of being reconciled, or appeased; implacable. 2. Incapable of being made to agree or harmonize; incongruous; incompatible; inconsistent.Ir-rē'cŏn-cĭl'a-ble-ness, n. p. 717The quality of being irreconcilable; incongruity; incompatibility.