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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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King'ship, n. p. 740The state, office, or dignity of a king; royalty. Kingship is a profession which has produced both the most illustrious and the most contemptible of the human race. Landor.King's'-spēar, n. p. 740(Bot.) A plant of the genus Asphodel.King'ston or King'stōne, n. p. 740(Ichth.) A shark (Aquatina angelus), having broad lateral fins, like a ray, whence it is also called shark-ray, angel-fish, &c. It is found in the North Atlantic. [Written also king's-stone.] Yarrell.King's'-yĕl'lōw, n. p. 740A pigment, the basis of which is orpiment or the yellow sulphuret of arsenic.King'-tā'ble, n. p. 740(Medieval Arch.) A course or member supposed to be the string-course, with ball and flower ornaments, in the hollow molding which is often placed under parapets.King'-trüss, n. p. 740(Carp.) A truss for a roof framed with a king-post.King'-vŭlt'ŭre, n. p. 740(Ornith.) A species of vulture, the Sarcoramphus (Cathartes) papa, found in Central America. It is of great size, and, like the condor, soars to a great height. The naked skin of the head and neck is…King'wood, n. p. 740A wood from Brazil, called also violet-wood, beautifully streaked in violet tints, used in turning and small cabinet-work.Kī′nĭe, a. p. 740(Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, cinchona; as, kinic acid. Gregory.Kĭnk, n. p. 740A twist of a rope or thread, occasioned by a spontaneous winding of the rope or thread when doubled; a close loop; a doubling in a cord. 2. An unreasonable and obstinate notion; a crotchet; a whim.Kink, v. i. p. 740To wind into a kink; to twist spontaneously.Kink, n. p. 740A fit of coughing; a convulsive fit of laughter. [Scot.]Kĭnk'a-jou', n. p. 740(Zool.) A nocturnal carnivorous mammal in South America. It is about as large as a full-grown cat, and has a prehensile tail. It is the Cercoleptes caudivolvulus of Illiger.Kĭnk'haust, n. p. 740The chincough, or the whooping-cough. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Kĭnk'le, n. p. 740The same as KINK, q. v.Kīn’ni-ki-nĭe’, n. p. 740A preparation for smoking used by the Indians of North America, consisting of the bark and leaves of red sumac or the red willow. [Sometimes spelled killikinick.] Bartlett.Ki'no, n. p. 740An astringent extract of a deep brownish-red color, obtained from certain tropical trees, as the Pterocarpus erinaceus, Eucalyptus resinifera, and others. It is used in medicine. Ure.Kī′none, n. p. 740The same as KINOYLE.Ki'noyle, n. p. 740(Chem.) A substance composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, occurring as a sublimate in golden-yellow, needle-shaped crystals, and which may be obtained by the distillation of a kinate, as by…Kĭns'fōlk, n. p. 740Relations; kindred; persons of the same family. [Obs.]Kĭn'ship, n. p. 740Relationship.Kĭns'man, n. p. 740A man of the same race or family; one related by blood.Kĭns'wŏm-an, n. p. 740A female relation.Kĭn’tal, n. p. 740See QUINTAL.Kĭnt'lĭdge, n. p. 740(Naut.) A kind of ballast. See KENTLEDGE.Kĭ-ŏsk', n. p. 740A Turkish open summer-house, supported by pillars.Kī'o-tōme, n. p. 740(Surg.) An instrument for dividing certain pseudo-membranous bands in the rectum and bladder. Dunglison.Kĭp, n. p. 740The skin of a young beast. Kip leather. See KIP-SKIN.Kipe, n. p. 740An osier basket used for catching fish.Kĭp'per, v. t. p. 740To cure, as fish, by means of salt and pepper, and by hanging up.Kip'per, a. p. 740Amorous; also, lively; light-footed; nimble; gay. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Kip'per, n. p. 740A salmon in the state of spawning. 2. A salmon split open, salted, and dried or smoked; — a favorite dish in Scotland. ☞ The word kipper originally denoted a salmon directly after the spawning…Kip'pered-sāl'mon, n. p. 740The same as KIPPER, q. v.Kip'per-nūt, n. p. 740(Bot.) A kind of earth-nut; Bunium bulbo-castanum. Dunglison.Kip’per-tīme, n. p. 740The interval between May 3d and May 12th, when fishing for salmon in the Thames is forbidden. [Eng.].Kĭp'-skĭn, n. p. 740Leather prepared from the skin of young cattle, intermediate between calf-skin and cow-hide.Kirk, n. p. 740A place of worship; a church. [Scot.] 2. The regular or established church in Scotland. [Scot.] Kirk session (Scots Law), a petty ecclesiastical session in Scotland. Wharton.Kirked, a. p. 740Turned upward. [Obs.] Chaucer.Kirk'man, n. p. 740One of the church of Scotland.Kirk'yard, n. p. 740A churchyard. [Scot.]Kirsch'was-ser, n. p. 740A distilled liquor, obtained by fermenting the small black cherry.Kĭr'some, a. p. 740Christian. [Obs.] I am a true kirsome woman. Beau. & Fl.Kir'tle, n. p. 740An upper garment; a gown; a short jacket; a mantle. The form of the kirtle underwent various alterations at different times. It was worn by both sexes. The term is still retained in the provinces in…Kĭr'tled, a. p. 740Wearing a kirtle.Kĭr'wan-īte, n. p. 740(Min.) A native silicate of iron, lime, and alumina, found in basalt on the north-east coast of Ireland.Kĭsh, n. p. 740A substance resembling plumbago produced in iron-smelting furnaces. Brande.Kĭss, v. t. p. 740To salute with the lips; to smack; to buss. He took The bride about the neck, and kissed her lips With such a clamorous smack, that at the parting All the church echoed. Shak. 2. To treat with…Kĭss, v. i. p. 740To salute with the lips; as, kiss and make friends. Shak.Kĭss, n. p. 740A salute made by touching with the lips pressed closely together and suddenly parting them; a smack; a buss. Dear as remembered kisses after death. Tennyson. 2. A small piece of confectionery.Kiss'er, n. p. 740One that kisses.Kiss'ing-com'fit, n. p. 740A perfumed sugar-plum to sweeten the breath.Kiss'ing-crüst, n. p. 740(Cookery.) A protruding or overhanging portion of the upper crust of a loaf, taking this shape by touching another loaf in the oven. He cuts a massy fragment from the rich kissing-crust that hangs…Kĭst, n. p. 740A chest. [Scot., and Obs. or Prov. Eng.] 2. A stated payment, or installment of rent; a portion of a tax paid by the ryot or peasant. [India.] Simmonds. Wharton.Kit, n. p. 740A vessel of various kinds and uses; as, (a.) A wooden tub or pail; a kid; as a kit for milk; a kit of mackerel. (b.) A straw or rush basket, used to carry fish, or for other purposes. [Prov. Eng.]…Kit'-căt, a. p. 740Applied to a club in London, to which Addison and Steele belonged; — so called from Christopher Cat, a pastry cook, who served the club with mutton pies. 2. Designating a canvas used for portraits of…Kit'-căt, n. p. 740A game played by boys with sticks and a small piece of wood called cat. See CAT. Then in his hand he takes a thick bat With which he used to play at kit-kat. Cotton.Kit'-căt-rōll, n. p. 740A roller somewhat in the form of two cones set base to base. Halliwell.Kit'chen, n. p. 740A cook-room; the room of a house appropriated to cookery. A fat kitchen makes a lean will. Franklin. 2. A utensil for roasting meat; as, a tin-kitchen.Kitch'en, v. t. p. 740To furnish food to; to provide refreshment for; to entertain with the fare of the kitchen. [Obs.] Shak.Kitch'en-gär'den, n. p. 740A garden or piece of ground appropriated to the raising of vegetables for the table.