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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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Kĭt'ti-wāke, n. p. 741(Ornith.) A bird of the genus Larus (L. tridactylus); a species of gull.Kĭt'tle, v. t. p. 741To tickle. [Obs.] [Written also kittel.] Sherwood.Kĭt'tle, a. p. 741Easily tickled; not easily managed; troublesome. “Kittle cattle to shoe behind.” [Scot.] W. Scott.Kĭt'tlish, a. p. 741Ticklish; difficult to manage. W. Scott.Kīve, n. p. 741A mashing vat; a keeve. [Obs.]Kĭv'er, v. t. p. 741To cover. [Vulgar.] Huloet.Kĭ'vi-kĭ'vi or Kĭ'wi-kĭ'wi, n. p. 741A bird of the genus Apteryx (A. Australis), found in New Zealand, bearing some resemblance in its general form to the penguin. It is nocturnal in its habits, and is hunted by the natives by…Kleene'-bŏe, n. p. 741(Zool.) A kind of antelope of the genus Cephalophus (C. pygmæa) found in South Africa. It is of very small size, being but one foot in height at the shoulder, and is remarkable for its activity, and…Klĕpht, n. p. 741A robber; a brigand. [Very rare.] De Quincey.Klĕp'to-mā'ni-ȧ, n. p. 741A morbid impulse or desire to steal; propensity to thievishness; klopemania.Klĭck, v. i. p. 741To make a small, sharp sound, as by striking two small objects together; to click. 2. To pilfer by taking with a snatch. [Scot.]Klĭck, n. p. 741A sharp noise, as by striking together two small objects.Klĭck'er, n. p. 741One who, or that which, clicks.Klĭck'et, n. p. 741A small gate in a palisade for the purpose of sallying forth. Crabb.Klĭnk'et, n. p. 741(Fort.) A small gate in a palisade, through which sallies may be made.Klĭnk'stōne, n. p. 741(Min.) The same as CLINKSTONE.Klī-nŏm'e-ter, n. p. 741The same as CLINOMETER.Klĭp'das, n. p. 741(Zoöl.) An animal of the genus Hyrax (H. Capensis), found in South Africa. It is said to be an exceedingly quick and active little animal, of about the size of a rabbit, moving with incredible…Klō'pe-mā'ni-ȧ, n. p. 741A morbid and irresistible impulse or desire to steal; kleptomania.Knăb, v. t. p. 741To seize with the teeth; to lay hold of or apprehend. [Vulgar.]Knăb'ble, v. i. p. 741To bite or nibble. [Obs.] Horses will knabble at walls, and rats gnaw iron. Browne.Knăck, n. p. 741A little machine; a petty contrivance; a toy. A knack, a toy, a trick, a baby's cap. Shak. 2. A nice trick; something which requires skillful or neat performance. For how should equal colors do the…Knăck, v. i. p. 741To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise. 2. To speak in an affected, mincing style.Knăck'er, n. p. 741A maker of knacks, toys, or small work. 2. A rope-maker, or collar-maker. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. 3. One who buys worn-out horses for slaughter, and cuts them up for dog's meat. [Eng.] 4. One…Knăck'ish, a. p. 741Trickish; artful. [Obs.]Knăck'ish-ness, n. p. 741Artifice; trickishness. [Obs.]Knăck'-kneed, a. p. 741See KNOCK-KNEED.Knăck'y, a. p. 741Having a knack; cunning; crafty; trickish.Knāg, n. p. 741A knot in wood, or a protuberant knot; a wart. 2. A peg for hanging things on. 3. A shoot of deer’s horn. Horns . . . most dangerous by reason of their sharp and branching knags. Holland. 4. The…Knāg'gĕd, a. p. 741Full of knots; knaggy.Knăg'gĭ-ness, n. p. 741The state of being knaggy.Knāg'g̓ŷ, a. p. 741Knotty; full of knots; rough with knots; hence, rough in temper.Knăp, n. p. 741A protuberance; a swelling; a knob or button. See KNOB. Bacon. 2. Rising ground; a summit. “The highest part and knap of the same island.” Holland. 3. A blow or slap; a snap.Knāp, v. t. p. 741To bite; to bite off; to break short. [Obs.] He will knap the spears a-pieces with his teeth. More. 2. To strike with a loud noise; to snap. “As lying a gossip as ever knapped ginger.” Shak. Knap a…Knāp, v. i. p. 741To make a short, sharp sound; to snap. The people standing by heard it knap in, and the patient declared it by the ease she felt. Wiseman.Knăp’bŏt-tle, n. p. 741(Bot.) A plant; a variety of poppy.Knăppe, n. p. 741A sleep of short duration; a nap. [Obs.] Chaucer.Knăp'pish, a. p. 741Snappish; peevish. [Obs.] See SNAP. Burret.Knāp'ple, v. i. p. 741To break off with an abrupt, sharp noise. [Obs.]Knăp'py, a. p. 741Having knaps; full of protuberances or humps; knobby. [Obs.] Huloet.Knäp'säck, n. p. 741A frame of leather, or a sack for containing necessaries of food and clothing, borne on the back by soldiers, travelers, &c.Knāp′-weed, n. p. 741(Bot.) A plant of the genus Centaurea;—so called probably from knap, a button. See HORSE-KNOP.Knār or Knārī, n. p. 741A knot in wood.Knārled, a. p. 741Knotted. See GNARLED.Knār'ry, a. p. 741Knotty. Chaucer.Knāve, n. p. 741A boy; a man-child. [Obs.] Wycliffe. O murderous slumber, Lay’st thou thy leaden mace upon my boy That plays thee music? Gentle knave, good-night. Shak. 2. A servant. [Obs.] He’s but Fortune’s knave…Knāv'er-y, n. p. 741The quality or practice of a knave; dishonesty; petty villainy; fraud; trickery. This is flat knavery, to take upon you another man's name. Shak. 2. Mischievous tricks or practices.Knāv'ish, a. p. 741Like a knave; fraudulent; villainous; as, a knavish fellow, or a knavish trick or transaction. 2. Waggish; mischievous; roguish. [Rare.] Cupid is a knavish lad. Thus to make poor females mad. Shak.Knāv'ish-ly, adv. p. 741In a knavish manner; dishonestly; fraudulently. 2. Waggishly; mischievously. [Rare.]Knāv'ish-ness, n. p. 741The quality or habit of knavery; dishonesty.Knaw, v. t. p. 741The same as GNAW, q. v. [Obs.]Knaw'el, n. p. 741(Bot.) A plant of the genus Scleranthus, having two species, which grow on sandy soils, and sometimes on barren, heathy wastes. London.Knēad, v. t. p. 741To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work into a well-mixed mass, as the materials of bread, cake, or paste; as, to knead dough. The cake she kneaded was the savory…Knēad'er, n. p. 741One who kneads; hence, a baker.Knēad'ing-trough, n. p. 741A large, shallow vessel, usually of wood, in which the materials for bread or pastry are mixed and the dough is kneaded; a trough or tray for kneading dough in. Ex. viii. 3.Knē'bel-ite, n. p. 741(Min.) A mineral of a gray, red, brown, or green color, and glistening luster, consisting chiefly of silica, protoxide of iron, and protoxide of manganese; — so named after Major von Knebel. Dana.Knĕck, n. p. 741(Naut.) The twisting of a rope or cable. Crabb.Knee, n. p. 741(Anat.) The joint connecting the two principal parts of the leg; the articulation of the thigh and leg bones. 2. (Mech.) A piece of timber or metal with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human…Knee, v. t. p. 741To supplicate by kneeling. [Obs.] Fall down, and knee / The way into his mercy. Shak.Knee'-brŭsh, n. p. 741(Zoöl.) A tuft or brush of hair on the knees of some species of antelope;—chiefly used in the plural. 2. (Entom.) A thick mass or collection of hairs on the legs of bees, by aid of which they carry…