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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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Mē'rus, n. p. 831See MEROS.Mēg'-a-thē'ri-um, n. p. 831(Paleon.) A genus of mammals, allied to the camel, not now in existence, but found fossil.Mĕs'a-rā'ic, a. p. 831Pertaining to the mesentery; mesenteric.Mes-dāmes’, n. p. 831pl. of madame.Me-seems', v. impers. p. 831It seems to me.Me-sĕm'brȳ-ăn'-the-măm, n. p. 831(Bot.) A genus of plants, mostly shrubby, found at the Cape of Good Hope. The leaves are opposite, thick, and fleshy. The flowers usually open about midday, whence the name.Mēs'en-çe-phāl'ic, a. p. 831(Anat.) Occupying a central position in the head or skull. See SKULL.Mēs'en-tēr'ic, a. p. 831Pertaining to the mesentery; as, mesenteric glands or arteries.Mes-en-te-rī'tis, n. p. 831(Med.) Inflammation of the mesentery. Dunglison.Mĕs'en-tēr'y or Mĕs'en-tĕr'y, n. p. 831(Anat.) A membrane in the cavity of the abdomen, which retains the intestines and their appendages in a proper position. Dunglison.Mēs'e-rā'ic, a. p. 831The same as MESARAIC.Mēs'fāith, n. p. 831Erroneous faith; error of belief. [Rare.] Tennyson.Mēsh, n. p. 831The opening or space inclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot; net-work. A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. Shak. 2. [See MASH.] The grains or wash of a brewery.Mĕsh, v. t. p. 831To catch in a mesh; to ensnare. How small a net may take and mesh a heart of gentle kind! Surrey.Mēsh'y, a. p. 831Formed like net-work; reticulated.Mē'sial, a. p. 831Middle. Mesial plane (Anat.), a plane dividing the body longitudinally and symmetrically into two parts, the one on the right side, the other on the left side. Hence, mesial is sometimes used to…Mĕs'lin, n. p. 831The same as MASLIN. See MASLIN.Mēs'mer-ee', n. p. 831A person subjected to mesmeric influence; one who is mesmerized.Mes-mĕr'ic p. 831(a. [Fr. mesmérique. See infra.]Mes-mĕr'ic-al p. 831Pertaining to mesmerism, or being under its influence.Mĕs'mer-ism, n. p. 831The art of inducing an extraordinary or abnormal state of the nervous system, in which the actor claims to control the actions, and communicate directly with the mind, of the recipient.Mĕs'mer-ĭst, n. p. 832One who practices, or believes in, mesmerism.Mĕs'mer-i-zā'tion, n. p. 832The act of mesmerizing.Mĕs'mer-ize, v. t. p. 832To bring into a state of mesmeric sleep.Mĕs'mer-īz'er, n. p. 832One who practices mesmerism.Mesne, a. p. 832(Law.) Middle; intervening; as, a mesne lord, that is, a lord who holds land of a superior, but grants a part of it to another person, in which case he is a tenant to the superior, but lord or…Mĕs'o-blăst, n. p. 832A soft, solid, or gelatinous body occupying the interior of a cell, and usually called the nucleus. Agassiz.Mĕs'o-cărp, n. p. 832(Bot.) The middle layer of a pericarp which consists of three distinct or dissimilar layers. Gray.Mē'so-cō'lon, n. p. 832(Anat.) That part of the mesentery to which the colon is attached.Mĕs'o-gās'tric, n. p. 832(Anat.) The membrane which sustains the stomach.Mĕs'o-lābe, n. p. 832An instrument employed by the ancients for finding two mean proportionals between two given lines, which were required in the problem of the duplication of the cube. Brande.Més'ōle, n. p. 832(Min.) A mineral of a grayish-white, yellowish, or reddish color, and silky or pearly luster, occurring in implanted globules, with a flat, columnar, radiate structure, and consisting chiefly of the…Mēs'o-leī'cos, n. p. 832A precious stone with a streak of white in the middle. [Obs.]Mĕs'o-līte, n. p. 832(Min.) See MESOTYPE.Mĕs'o-lō'bar, a. p. 832(Anat.) Of, or pertaining to, the mesolobe.Mĕs'o-lōbe, n. p. 832(Anat.) A white, medullary band, connecting the two hemispheres of the brain with each other.Mĕs'o-lŏg'a-rĭthm, n. p. 832A logarithm of the cosine or cotangent. [Obs.] Kepler. Hutton.Me-sōm'e-las, n. p. 832A precious stone with a black vein parting every color in the midst. [Obs.]Mēs'o-phloē'um, n. p. 832(Bot.) The middle bark of a tree. Gray.Mĕs'o-phȳl'ium, n. p. 832(Bot.) The parenchyma of a leaf between the skin of the two surfaces. Gray.Mĕs'o-spĕrm, n. p. 832(Bot.) A membrane of a seed; — synonymous with secundine, the second membrane from the surface.Mĕs'o-thō'rax, n. p. 832(Entom.) The middle segment of the thorax in insects. Brande.Mĕs'o-tȳpe, n. p. 832(Min.) A zeolitic mineral, occurring in slender crystals, and delicate, radiated concretions, and consisting of the hydrated silicate either of alumina and soda, in which case it is called also soda…Mĕs'o-zō'ic, a. p. 832(Geol.) Belonging, or relating to, the secondary age, or the era between the palæozoic and cænozoic.Mĕs'pĭ-lŭs, n. p. 832(Bot.) A genus of trees, including the medlar.Mes-prîse', n. p. 832Contempt. 2. Misadventure; ill-success. Spenser.Mes-quĭ'te or Mes-quĭte', n. p. 832(Bot.) (a.) A shrub or small tree growing in Texas and Mexico, not unlike a mimosa, bearing large, edible pods (Algarobia glandulosa of Gray). (b.) A rich native grass in Western Texas (a species of…Mĕss, n. p. 832A dish, or a quantity of food prepared or set on a table at one time; provision of food for a person or party for one meal; as, a mess of pottage. At their savory dinner set Of herbs and other…Mĕss, v. i. p. 832To eat; to feed. 2. To associate at the same table; to eat in company.Mĕss, v. t. p. 832To supply with a mess.Mĕs'sage, n. p. 832Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another. The welcome message made, was soon received. Dryden. 2. Hence, specifically, an official address or…Mĕs'sa-ger, n. p. 832A messenger. [Obs.] Gower.Mē'sel, n. p. 832An outcast; a leper. [Obs.] See MEASLE. Wright.Mē'sel-ry, n. p. 832Leprosy. [Obs.] Chaucer.Mēs'sen-ger, n. p. 832One who bears a message or an errand; the bearer of a verbal or written communication, notice, or invitation, from one person to another, or to a public body; an office servant. 2. One who, or that…Mĕs'set, n. p. 832A dog; a cur. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. “Dame Julia's messet.” Hall.Mes-sī'ah, n. p. 832A German epic poem by Klopstock, the subject of which is the sufferings and triumph of the Messiah. Brande.Mes-sī'ah, n. p. 832Christ, the anointed; the Savior of the world. At thy nativity a glorious choir Of angels in the fields of Bethlehem sung, To shepherds watching at their folds by night, And told them the Messiah now…Mes-sī'ah-shĭp, n. p. 832The character, state, or office of the Savior. “Josephus, . . . whose prejudices were against the Messiahship and religion of Jesus.” Buckminster.Mēs'si-ān'ic, a. p. 832Relating to the Messiah; as, the Messianic office or character.