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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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Nēt'tler, n. p. 883One who provokes, stings, or irritates.Nĕt'tle-rāsh, n. p. 883(Med.) An eruptive disease resembling the effects of the sting of a nettle.Nĕt'tle-tree, n. p. 883The same as the LOTE. See LOTE.Nēt'ty, a. p. 883Resembling a net, or net-work; netted.Nĕt'-work, n. p. 883A fabric of threads, cords, or wires crossing each other at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the crossings, thus leaving spaces or meshes between them.Neū'ral, a. p. 883Pertaining to the nerves or nervous system; also, especially pertaining to the dorsal nervous chord of vertebrates; as, the neural arch of a vertebra. Neural arch (Anat.), the arch formed by the…Neū-rāl'giă, n. p. 883(Med.) A disease, the chief symptom of which is a very acute pain, exacerbating or intermitting, which follows the course of a nervous branch, extends to its ramifications, and seems therefore to be…Neū-rāl'gic, a. p. 883Pertaining to neuralgia.Neū-rāl'ǧy, n. p. 883The same as NEURALGIA.Neū-rā'tion, n. p. 883Arrangement or distribution of nerves, especially of the nerves of the leaf, or other expanded portion of a plant; nervation.Neū'rīne, n. p. 883(Physiol.) The organic nitrogenized matter of the nerve fibers and cells; one of the immediate principles of the nervous system.Neū-rī'tis, n. p. 883(Med.) Inflammation of a nerve.Neū-rōg'ra-phy, n. p. 883(Anat.) A description of the nerves. Dunglison.Neū'ro-lŏg'ie-al, a. p. 883Pertaining to neurology.Neū-rōl'o-ǧist, n. p. 883One who describes the nerves.Neū-rōl'o-ǧy, n. p. 883(Anat.) A description of the nerves of animal bodies, or the doctrine of the nerves.Neū-rōp’ter, n. p. 883(Entom.) One of an order of insects having four membranous, transparent wings, as the dragon-fly. 2. (pl.) (Entom.) An order of insects. See INSECT.Nēŭ-rōp'te-rā, n. pl. p. 883See NEUROPTER.Neū-rōp'ter-al, a. p. 883Belonging to the order of the neuroptera.Neū-rōp'ter-an, n. p. 883(Entom.) A neuropter.Neū-rōp'ter-ōus, a. p. 883The same as NEUROPTERAL.Neū'ro-skĕl'e-tal, a. p. 883Pertaining to the neuro-skeleton. R. Owen.Neū'ro-skĕl'e-ton, n. p. 883(Anat.) The osseous apparatus of vertebrate animals connected with the nerves and with locomotion; endo skeleton. R. Owen.Neū'ro-spăst, n. p. 883A little figure put in motion by means of strings; a puppet. [Obs. and rare.] More.Neū-rōt'ic, a. p. 883Relating to the nerves; seated in the nerves; as, a neurotic disease. 2. Useful in disorders of the nerves.Neū-rōt'ic, n. p. 883A disease having its seat in the nerves. 2. A medicine useful in disorders of the nerves; a nervine.Neū'ro-tōme, n. p. 883(Anat.) A long, very narrow, two-edged scalpel, used in dissecting nerves. Dunglison.Neū'ro-tōm'ic-al, a. p. 883Pertaining to the anatomy or dissection of nerves.Neū-rōt'o-mist, n. p. 883One who dissects the nerves.Neū-rōt'o-my, n. p. 883(Anat.) (a.) The art or practice of dissecting the nerves. (b.) An incised wound of a nerve. Dunglison.Neū'ryp-nŏl'o-gĭst, n. p. 883One who practices, or is versed in, neurypnology.Neū'ryp-nōl'o-gy, n. p. 883The doctrine of nervous sleep, or animal magnetism; also, the means or process employed in producing it; mesmerism. 2. A treatise upon animal magnetism.Neü'ter, a. p. 883Neither the one thing nor the other; of neither side; taking part neither for nor against; neutral. In all our undertakings God will be either our friend or our enemy; for Providence never stands…Neü'ter, n. p. 883A person who takes no part in a contest; one who is either indifferent to a cause or forbears to interfere; a neutral. The world's no neuter; it will wound or save. Young. 2. An animal which at its…Neü'tral, a. p. 883Not engaged on either side; not taking part with either of contending parties; neuter; indifferent; indiscrete. The heart can not possibly remain neutral, but constantly takes part one way or the…Neü'tral, n. p. 883A person or nation that takes no part in a contest between others. The neutral, as far as his commerce extends, becomes a party in the war. R. G. Harper.Neü'tral-īst, n. p. 883A neutral. [Obs.]Neū-trāl’i-ty, n. p. 883The state of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in disputes or contests between others; the state of taking no part on either side; indifference. Men who possess a state of neutrality in…Neü'tral-i-zā'tion, n. p. 883The act of neutralizing, or of reducing to a state of indifference or neutrality. 2. The state of being neutralized; reduction to a neutral state.Neü'tral-ize, v. t. p. 883To render neutral; to reduce to a state of indifference between different parties or opinions. So here I am neutralized again. W. Scott. 2. (Chem.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar…Neū'tral-iz'er, n. p. 883One who, or that which, neutralizes; that which destroys, disguises, or renders inert the peculiar properties of a body.Neü'tral-ly, adv. p. 883In a neutral manner; without taking part with either side; indifferently.Nēu-vāine', n. pl. p. 883(Rom. Cath. Church.) Prayers offered up for nine successive days.Névé, n. p. 883(Geol.) The upper part of a glacier, above the limit of perpetual snow. Dana.Nē'ven, v. t. p. 883To name; to mention; to utter; to speak. [Obs.] Lydgate.Nēv'er, adv. p. 883Not ever; not at any time; at no time, whether past or present. Death draws near, never seeming near. Pope. 2. In no degree; not in the least. Whoever has a friend to guide him, may carry his eyes in…Nēv'er-the-lāt'er, adv. p. 884Nevertheless. [Obs.]Nēv'er-the-lēss', adv. p. 884Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that. No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruits of righteousness unto them…New, a. p. 884Having existed, or having been made, but a short time; having originated or occurred lately; not early in being; of late origin; recent; fresh; modern;—opposed to old, and used of things; as, a new…New, v. t. p. 884To make new. [Obs.] Gower.New'bôrn, a. p. 884Recently born.New'cōme, a. p. 884Recently arrived; just come. [Rare.]New'-cōm'er, n. p. 884One who has lately come.New'el, n. p. 884(Arch.) The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; —also the principal post at the angles and foot of a staircase. ☞ In staircases where the steps are pinned into the walls…New'el, n. p. 884Novelty. [Obs.] Spenser.New-fāŋ'gle, a. p. 884Eager to change by introducing novelties; desirous of something new. [Obs.] Chaucer.New-făn'gle, v. t. p. 884To change by introducing novelties.New-fāng'led, a. p. 884New-made; formed with the affectation of novelty. “Those who would establish a new doctrine on a new-fan- gled nomenclature.” Sir W. Hamilton. 2. Disposed to change; inclined to run after novelties.…New-fāngled-ness or New-fāngle-ness, n. p. 884Affectation of novelty; vain or affected fashion or form.New-fāŋ'glist, n. p. 884One who is eager for novelties, or desirous of change. [Obs.]