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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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Mo-mēnʹtum, n. p. 852(Mech.) The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus. 2. Essential element, or constituent element. I shall state…Mōm'i-er, n. p. 853One of the evangelical Protestants of France and Switzerland;—so called in reproach or ridicule.Mōm'mer-y, n. p. 853See MUMMERY.Mo-mōr'di-cā, n. p. 853(Bot.) A genus of herbaceous, climbing plants, found in Asia and tropical America;—so called from the rough seeds, which appear as if they had been chewed. Baird. London.Mō'mot, n. p. 853(Ornith.) A certain South American bird, so called from its note. See MOTMOT.Mō'mus, n. p. 853(Myth.) The deity of ridicule and raillery.Mōn'a-chal, a. p. 853Pertaining to monks or a monastic life; monastic.Mōn'a-chĭsm, n. p. 853The system and influences of a monastic life.Mōn'ad, n. p. 853An ultimate atom, or simple, unextended point; something ultimate and indivisible. 2. (Philos. of Leibnitz.) The elementary and indestructible units which were conceived as endowed with the power of…Mōn'a-dēl'phĭ, n. p. 853(BOT.) A plant belonging to the class Monadelphia, having the filaments of its stamens united into a tube or ring.Mōn'a-dĕl'phi-ă, n. p. 853(Bot.) A class of plants in the Linnæan system, including those plants whose stamens are united into a tube, or ring, by the filaments.Mōn'a-dēlph'i-an or Mōn'a-dēlph'ous, a. p. 853(Bot.) Having the stamens united in one body by the filaments; belonging to the class Monadelphia.Mo-năd'ic or Mo-năd'ic-al, a. p. 853Relating to monads, or to the views of Leibnitz in reference to monads.Mōn'ad-ōl'o-ǵy, n. p. 853The doctrine or science of monads.Mo-nān'der, n. p. 853(Bot.) A plant belonging to the class Monandria; a plant having but a single stamen. Henslow.Mo-năn'dri-ā, n. p. 853(Bot.) A class of plants in the Linnæan system, embracing those which have but a single stamen.Mo-năn'dri-an or Mo-năn'drōus, a. p. 853(Bot.) Having but one stamen; belonging to the class Monandria.Mo-năn’thōēs, a. p. 853(Bot.) Having but one flower; one-flowered. Gray.Mōn'arch, n. p. 853A sole ruler; one possessing supreme and undivided power; an autocrat; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, prince, or chief. “He who reigns<br>Monarch in heaven.” Milton. 2. One…Mōn'arch, a. p. 853Superior to others; pre-eminent; supreme; ruling. “Monarch savage.” Pope.Mo-närch'al, a. p. 853Pertaining to a monarch; suiting a monarch; sovereign; regal; imperial. Satan, whom now transcendent glory raised Above his fellows, with monarchal pride. Milton.Mōn'arch-ess, n. p. 853A female monarch; an empress.Mo-nā'rech'i-al, a. p. 853The same as MONARCH- ICAL.Mo-nä'rech'i-an, n. p. 853(Eccl. Hist.) One of a certain sect, similar in their doctrines to the modern Unitarians, and who assumed this title near the end of the second century, considering themselves the sole defenders of…Mo-närch'ic or Mo-närch'ic-al, a. p. 853Vested in a single ruler; as, monarchical government or power. 2. Pertaining to monarchy or a monarch.Mo-närch'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 853In a monarchical manner.Mŏn'arch-ĭsm, n. p. 853The principles of monarchy; love or preference of monarchy.Mŏn'arch-ĭst, n. p. 853An advocate of monarchy.Mŏn'arch-īze, v. i. p. 853To play the king; to act the monarch. [Rare.] Shak.Mŏn'arch-īze, v. t. p. 853To rule; to govern. 2. To convert to a monarchy.Mŏn'arch-īz'er, n. p. 853One who advocates a monarchy; a monarchist. [Rare.]Mo-närch'o, n. p. 853The assumed name of a fantastic Englishman who affected Italian manners; hence, a fantastical person. [Obs.] Shak.Mŏn'arch-y, n. p. 853A state or government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch; power reposed in a single chief ruler; authority of a hereditary sovereign. In those days he had affected zeal…Mo-när'dȧ, n. p. 853(Bot.) A genus of odorous, herbaceous plants, having flowers in whorled heads; horse-mint. Gray.Mŏn'ar-dĕl'lȧ, n. p. 853(Bot.) A genus of perennial, herbaceous plants.Mō'nas, n. p. 853(Nat. Hist.) A genus of minute infusoria, of which one species, M. crepusculum, is said to be the smallest of all known living organisms. Baird.Mŏn'as-tē'ri-al, a. p. 853Pertaining to a monastery.Mŏn'as-tĕr'y, n. p. 853A house of religious retirement, or of seclusion from ordinary temporal concerns, especially for monks; — more rarely applied to such a house for females. Syn. — Cloister; convent; nunnery; abbey…Mo-năs'tic, n. p. 853A monk.Mo-năs'tic or Mo-năs'tic-al, a. p. 853Pertaining to monasteries, or to monks and nuns; as, monastic institutions or rules. 2. Secluded from the temporal concerns of life, and devoted to religion; recluse. “A life monastic.” Denham.Mo-năs'tic-al-ly, adv. p. 853In a retired manner; in the manner of monks; reclusely.Mo-năs'ti-çĭsm, n. p. 853The institution of monkish life.Mo-năs'ti-con, n. p. 853A book giving an account of monasteries.Mȯn'day, n. p. 853The second day of the week.Mōnde, n. p. 853The world; hence, people of world; society. 2. A globe; an ensign of royalty. [Rare.] Drummond. Le beau monde, fashionable society.Mo-nē'cian or Mo-nē'cioŭs, a. p. 853See MONŒCIAN and MONŒCIOUS.Mo-nĕm'e-rŏn, n. p. 853(Med.) A kind of eye-water; — so called because supposed to be capable of curing diseases of the eye in a single day. Dunglison.Mo-nĕr'mȧ, n. p. 853(Bot.) A genus of graminaceous plants; — so called because they have but a single glume, which, by reason of its rigidity, acts as a support to the flower.Mo-nē'sēs, n. p. 853(Bot.) A genus of small perennial plants, producing a single terminal flower; one-flowered pyrola. Gray.Mo-nĕst', n. p. 853To warn; to admonish; to advise. [Obs. and rare.] “For I you pray, and eke monest.” Chaucer.Mȯn'e-ta-ry, a. p. 853Pertaining to money, or consisting in money; pecuniary. “The monetary relations of Europe.” E. Everett. Monetary unit, the standard of currency, as dollars in America, pounds in England, francs in…Mȯn'e-ti-zā'tion, n. p. 853The act or process of converting into money; as, the monetization of silver.Mȯn'ey, n. p. 853Coin; stamped metal; pieces of metal, usually gold, silver, or copper, stamped by public authority, and used as the medium of commerce. 2. Hence, any currency usually and lawfully employed in buying…Mȯn'ey, v. t. p. 853To supply with money; to put in funds. I know, Melitus, he out of his own store Hath moneyed Casselane, the general. Beau. & Fl.Mȯn'ey-aġe, n. p. 853A general land tax levied by the first two Norman kings, a shilling on each hearth, to induce the king not to use his prerogative in debasing the coin. [Obs.] [Eng.] Hume.Mȯn'ey-brō'ker, n. p. 853A broker who deals in money.Mȯn'ey-chān'ġer, n. p. 853A broker who deals in money or exchanges.Mȯn'ey-côrn, n. p. 853The same as MONG-CORN.Mȯn'eyed, a. p. 853Rich in money; having money; able to command money; — used often in distinction from rich in real estate. Invite moneyed men to lend to the merchants. Bacon. 2. Consisting in, or composed of, money…Mȯn'ey-er, n. p. 853A banker; one who deals in money. [Rare.] 2. (Coinage.) A responsible and authorized manufacturer of coin. Fuller.