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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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Jū'das-tree, n. p. 729(Bot.) A leguminous flowering tree, of the genus Cercis (C. siliquastrum), common in the East, on one of which Judas is said to have hung himself; also, red-bud, a small tree in the U. S.Jūd'dock, n. p. 730(Ornith.) A small snipe; a bird of the genus Scolopax (S. gallinula);—called also jack-snipe.Ju-dē'an, n. p. 730A native of Judæa; a Jew; a Hebrew.Jūdge or Judge-Advocate, n. p. 730(Law.) A civil officer who is invested with authority to hear and determine causes, civil or criminal, and to administer justice between parties in courts held for that purpose, according to his…Jŭdge, v. i. p. 730To hear and determine, as in causes on trial; to pass sentence; as, he was present on the bench, but could not judge in the case. The Lord judge between thee and me. Gen. xvi. 5. 2. To assume…Jŭdge, v. t. p. 730To hear and determine by authority, as a case before a court, or a controversy between two parties. “Chaos shall judge the strife.” Milton. 2. To examine and pass sentence on; to try; to doom. God…Jŭdg'er, n. p. 730One who judges or passes sentence.Jūdge'ship, n. p. 730The office of a judge.Jūdġ'ment, n. p. 730The act of judging; the act or process of the mind in comparing ideas, to find their mutual relations, and to ascertain truth; the process of examining facts and arguments, to ascertain propriety and…Jŭdg'ment-dāy, n. p. 730(Theol.) The last day, or day when final judgment will be pronounced on the subjects of God's moral government.Jŭdg'ment-hall, n. p. 730A hall where courts are held.Jŭdg'ment-sēat, n. p. 730The seat or bench on which judges sit in court; hence, a court; a tribunal. We shall all stand before the judgment-seat of Christ. Rom. xiv. 10.Jū'di-ca-ble, a. p. 730Capable of being tried or decided upon. It must be subject to the prophets; it is discoverable and judicable by them. Bp. Taylor.Jū′di-cā′tive, a. p. 730Having power to judge. Hammond.Jū'di-ca-to-ry, a. p. 730Dispensing justice.Jū'di-ca-to-ry, n. p. 730A court of justice; a tribunal. 2. Distribution of justice. “The supreme court of judicatory.” Clarendon.Jū′di-ca-tūre, n. p. 730The power of distributing justice by legal trial and determination; the state or profession of those employed in the administration of justice. 2. The right of judicial action; jurisdiction. Our…Ju-dĭ'cial, a. p. 730Pertaining or appropriate to courts of justice, or to a judge thereof; as, judicial power; a judicial mind. 2. Practiced or employed in the administration of justice; as, judicial proceedings. 3.…Ju-dĭ'cial-ly, adv. p. 730In the forms of legal justice; as, a sentence judicially declared. 2. By way of penalty or judgment; as, to be judicially punished.Ju-dĭ'ci-a-ry, a. p. 730Passing judgment or sentence. Boyle. 2. Pertaining to the courts of judicature, or legal tribunals.Ju-dĭ'ci-a-ry, n. p. 730That branch of government in which judicial power is vested; the system of courts of justice in a government; the judges taken collectively; as, an independent judiciary is the firmest bulwark of…Ju-dĭ'ciōus, a. p. 730According to sound judgment; directed or governed by wise consideration; wise; prudent; rational; discreet. He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o' the season. Shak. 2. Relating to a…Ju-di'ciōs-ly, adv. p. 730In a judicious manner; with good judgment; with discretion or wisdom; skillfully. Longinus has judiciously preferred the sublime genius, that sometimes errs, to the middling or indifferent one, which…Ju-dĭ'cious-ness, n. p. 730The quality of being judicious; the quality of acting or being according to sound judgment.Jŭf'fer, n. p. 730A piece of timber four or five inches square;— formerly so called by carpenters. [Obs.]Jŭg, n. p. 730A vessel, usually earthen, with a swelling belly and narrow mouth; any earthen vessel employed to hold liquors; a large earthen or stone bottle. 2. A large drinking vessel, swelling or protuberant in…Jŭg, v. t. p. 730To boil or stew, as in a jug; as, jugged hare, a dish prepared by stewing a hare, cut in pieces, with wine and other flavorings. 2. To crowd or nestle closely together. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. 3. To…Jŭg, v. i. p. 730To utter a sound resembling this word, as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.Jū'gal, a. p. 730Relating to a yoke, or to marriage. [Obs.] 2. (Anat.) Pertaining to or adjoining the cheekbone. Dunglison.Ju-gā'tă, n. pl. p. 730(Numis.) The figures of two heads upon a medal, either side by side or joined.Jū'gā-ted, a. p. 730Coupled together.Jūg'ger-naut', n. p. 730An idol among the Hindoos whose temple is situated in Orissa, and has a kind of pyramidal carriage 200 feet high. Formerly pilgrims were accustomed to sacrifice themselves by falling between its…Jŭg'gle, v. i. p. 730To play tricks by sleight of hand; to amuse and make sport by tricks which make a false show of extraordinary powers; to conjure. 2. To practice artifice or imposture. “Be these juggling fiends no…Jŭg′gle, v. t. p. 730To deceive by trick or artifice. Is’t possible the spells of France should juggle men Into such strange mockeries? Shak.Jŭg'gle, n. p. 730A trick by legerdemain. 2. An imposture; a deception. Am I to be overawed By what I can not but know Is a juggle born of the brain? Tennyson.Jŭg'gler, n. p. 730One who practices or exhibits tricks by sleight of hand; one who makes sport by tricks of extraordinary dexterity, by which the spectator is deceived; a cheat; a deceiver; a trickish fellow. “As…Jūg'gler-ess, n. p. 730A female who practices the art of a juggler.Jŭg'gler-y, n. p. 730The art of a juggler; legerdemain; trickery; imposture.Jŭg'gling-ly, adv. p. 730In a deceptive manner.Jū'glans, n. p. 730(Bot.) A genus of valuable trees; the walnut-tree.Jū'gu-lar, a. p. 730(Anat.) Pertaining to the neck or throat; as, the jugular vein.Jū'gu-lar, n. p. 730(Anat.) One of the large veins by which the blood is returned from the head to the heart. Of these there are two on each side of the neck, one external, just under the skin, the other internal…Jū'gu-lāte, v. t. p. 730To cut the throat of; to kill.Jūīce, n. p. 730The sap; the watery part of vegetables, especially of fruits; that part which can be expressed or squeezed out; hence, also, the fluid part of animal substances. No more The juice of Egypt's grape…Jū'īce, v. t. p. 731To moisten. [Obs.] Fuller.Jūice'less, a. p. 731Destitute of juice; dry; without moisture. More.Jūi'ci-ness, n. p. 731The state of being juicy, or abounding with juice; succulence in plants.Jūī'cy, a. p. 731Abounding with juice; moist; succulent.Jūise, n. p. 731Judgment; justice. [Obs.] Gower.Jū'jūbe, n. p. 731The fruit of a species of plant of the order Rhamnaceæ (Rhamnus zizyphus), a native of Syria, but now cultivated in the south of Europe: it is of a blood-red or saffron color, and has a sweet…Jūke, n. p. 731(Falconry.) The neck of a bird. [Obs.]Jūke, v. i. p. 731To perch on something, as birds do. 2. [From Scottish jouk, to bow.] To bend the neck or bow the head. Two asses traveled; the one laden with oats, the other with money: the money-merchant was so…Jū'lep, n. p. 731A sweet drink; especially (Med.), a demulcent, acidulous, or mucilaginous mixture. Dunglison. Here something still like Eden looks; Honey in woods, juleps in brooks. H. Vaughan. 2. A beverage…Jūl'ian, a. p. 731Belonging to, or derived from, Julius Cæsar. Julian Alps (Geog.), mountains between Venetia and Noricum; — called also Carnian Alps. — Julian calendar, the calendar as adjusted by Julius Cæsar, in…Jū'lis, n. p. 731(Ichth.) A genus of fishes, some species of which are remarkable for their beautiful and brilliant colors. They are found in the Mediterranean sea.Jū'lūs, n. p. 731(Bot.) A catkin or ament, a species of inflorescence consisting of scales, under which stand flowers arranged along a stalk, as in hazel, birch, willow, &c. Martyn. 2. (Anat.) The first down or beard…Ju-lȳ', n. p. 731The seventh month of the year, during which the sun enters the sign Leo;—so called from Julius, the surname of Caius Cæsar, who was born in this month. ☞ Before that time this month was called…Ju-ly'-flow'er, n. p. 731The same as GILLYFLOWER.Jū'mārt, n. p. 731The supposed offspring of a bull and a mare.Jūm'ble, v. t. p. 731To mix in a confused mass; to put or throw together without order; — often followed by together. Why dost thou blend and jumble such inconsistencies together as the eager desires of this and the…