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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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My̆th'ic or My̆th'ic-al, a. p. 872Relating to myths; described in a myth; of the nature of a myth; fabulous; imaginary; fanciful. “The mythic turf, where danced the nymphs.” E. B. Browning. Hengist and Horsa, Vortigern and Rowena…My̆th'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 872In a mythical way or manner.My̆-thŏg'ra-pher, n. p. 872A composer of fables.My̆th'o-lŏġ'ic or My̆th'o-lŏġ'ic-al, a. p. 872Relating to mythology; fabulous.My̆th'o-lŏġ'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 872In a way suited to the system of myths.Mý-thŏl'o-gist, n. p. 872One versed in mythology; one who writes on mythology, or explains the fables of the ancient pagans.Mý-thŏl'o-gīze, v. i. p. 872To relate or explain the fabulous history of the heathen.Mȳth'o-lŏgue, n. p. 872A fabulous narrative; a myth. [Obs.] May we not . . . consider his history of the fall as an excellent mythologue, to account for the origin of human evil? Geddes.Mȳ-thŏl'o-gy, n. p. 872The science treating of myths, or of legendary and religious popular fables; a treatise on myths. 2. A system of myths; a collective body of popular legends and fables respecting the supernatural…Mýth'o-plăṣm, n. p. 872A narration of mere fable.Mȳth'o-poe'ic, a. p. 872Making or producing myths; giving rise to mythical narratives. The same mythopoeic vein, and the same susceptibility and facility of belief, which had created both supply and demand for the legends…Mȳth'o-po-ēt'ic, a. p. 872Making or producing myths, or mythical tales.Mýt'i-lite, n. p. 872(Paleon.) A fossil shell of an animal of the genus Mytilus.Myx'ine, n. p. 872(Ichth.) A genus of fishes. See HAG.Myx'on, n. p. 872(Ichth.) An eel-shaped cartilaginous fish.N p. 873N, the fourteenth letter of the English alphabet, is a nasal consonant, and is formed by placing the end of the tongue against the root of the upper teeth, with the expulsion of a current of…Năb, n. p. 873The summit of a mountain or rock. [Prov. Eng.]Năb, v. t. p. 873To catch suddenly; to seize by a sudden grasp or thrust. [Col-log.]Nā'bĭt, n. p. 873Pulverized sugar-candy. Simmonds.Năb'lum, n. p. 873See NEBEL.Nā'bob, n. p. 873A deputy or viceroy in India; a governor of a province of the Mogul empire. 2. Hence, one who returns to Europe from the East with immense wealth; and generally, a wealthy and luxurious man; one…Năc'a-răt, n. p. 873A pale red color, with a cast of orange. 2. Fine linen or crape dyed of this color. Ure.Nāch, n. p. 873See NATCH.Năck'er, n. p. 873See KNACKER.Năck'er, n. p. 873See NACRE.Nā'cre, n. p. 873A beautiful iridescent substance which lines the interior of some shells, and is most perfect in the mother-of-pearl. [Written also nacker and naker.]Nā'cre-oūs, a. p. 873Consisting of, or resembling, nacre.Năc'rīte, n. p. 873(Min.) A mineral occurring in minute, white grains or scales, of a pearly luster and greasy feel, and consisting chiefly of silicate of alumina. Dana.Nā'dab, n. p. 873The high-priest of the Persians, nearly corresponding in rank and office to the Turkish mufti.Nā'dir, n. p. 873That point of the heavens, or lower hemisphere, directly opposite to the zenith; the inferior pole of the horizon; the point directly under the place where we stand. 2. Hence, the lowest point; the…Nä'dle-steīn, n. p. 873(Min.) Needle-stone; rutile.Næve, n. p. 873A spot. [Obs.] Dryden.}Næ-vōse', a. p. 873Spotted; freckled. [Obs.]Næ'vus, n. p. 873(Med.) A spot or mark on the skin of children when born; birth-mark. Dunglison.Nāfe, n. p. 873(Ornith.) A kind of tufted sea-fowl.Nāff, n. p. 873Năg, n. p. 873A small horse; a pony; hence, any horse. 2. A paramour;—in contempt. [Rare.] Shak.Nāg'ēy, a. p. 873Quick; irritable; touchy. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Nā'gor, n. p. 873(Zoöl.) An animal of the genus Gazella; a species of antelope.Nā'iad, n. p. 873(Myth.) A water nymph; a female deity, fabled to preside over rivers and springs. 2. (Conch.) One of a family of fresh-water bivalves, as the fresh-water clams. 3. (Bot.) An order of endogenous…Nā'iant, a. p. 873Floating; natant. See NATANT.Nā'id or Nā'is, n. p. 873(Zoöl.) A small chætopod worm, destitute of gills along the body, and seizing its food by a protrusion of the roof of the pharynx. It is found in salt and fresh water.Nāif, a. p. 873Having a natural appearance;—applied by jewelers to a stone of true natural luster. Halliwell.Nāil, n. p. 873The horny scale growing at the end of the human fingers and toes; a special form of epidermis, and homologous with the hoofs and claws of lower animals. 2. The claw or talon of a bird or other…Nāil, v. t. p. 873To fasten with a nail or nails; to unite, close, or stud with nails. The rivets of your arms were nailed with gold. Dryden. 2. To fasten, as with a nail; to bind or hold, as to a bargain or…Nāil'-ball, n. p. 873(Mil.) A round projectile with an iron pin protruding from it, to prevent its turning in the bore of the piece. Scott.Nāil'-brŭsh, n. p. 873A brush for cleaning the nails.Nāil'er, n. p. 873One whose occupation is to make nails.Nāil'er-ess, n. p. 873A female nail-maker. H. Miller.Nāil'er-y, n. p. 873A manufactory where nails are made.Nāil'-hĕad'ed, a. p. 873Having a head like that of a nail; formed so as to resemble the head of a nail. Nail-headed molding (Arch.), an ornament used in Norman and Gothic architecture, consisting of a series of low…Nāin-sōōk′, n. p. 873A thick sort of jaconet muslin, plain or striped, formerly made in India.Nāis'sant, a. p. 873(Her.) Rising or coming forth, as an animal from the midst of an ordinary or common charge.Naïve, a. p. 873Having native or unaffected simplicity; ingenuous.Nä'ïve-ly, adv. p. 873With native or unaffected simplicity.Naïveté, n. p. 873Native simplicity; unaffected plainness or ingenuousness.Nāke, v. t. p. 873To make naked. [Obs. and rare.] Nake your swords; think of real wrongs. Old Play.Nā'ked, a. p. 873Having no clothes on; uncovered; bare; nude; as, a naked body, or a naked limb. 2. Hence, having no means of defense or protection; open; unarmed; defenseless. Behold my bosom naked to your swords.…Nā'ked-ly, adv. p. 873In a naked manner; without covering; manifestly; simply; barely.Nā'ked-ness, n. p. 873The condition of being naked; nudity; bareness; openness; exposure. 2. (Script.) The privy parts; the genitals. Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father. Gen. ix. 22.