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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. 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…
  2. 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…
  3. Neū-rāl'gic, a.p. 883Pertaining to neuralgia.
  4. Neū-rāl'ǧy, n.p. 883The same as NEURALGIA.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Neū-rī'tis, n.p. 883(Med.) Inflammation of a nerve.
  8. Neū-rōg'ra-phy, n.p. 883(Anat.) A description of the nerves. Dunglison.
  9. Neū'ro-lŏg'ie-al, a.p. 883Pertaining to neurology.
  10. Neū-rōl'o-ǧist, n.p. 883One who describes the nerves.
  11. Neū-rōl'o-ǧy, n.p. 883(Anat.) A description of the nerves of animal bodies, or the doctrine of the nerves.
  12. 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.
  13. Nēŭ-rōp'te-rā, n. pl.p. 883See NEUROPTER.
  14. Neū-rōp'ter-al, a.p. 883Belonging to the order of the neuroptera.
  15. Neū-rōp'ter-an, n.p. 883(Entom.) A neuropter.
  16. Neū-rōp'ter-ōus, a.p. 883The same as NEUROPTERAL.
  17. Neū'ro-skĕl'e-tal, a.p. 883Pertaining to the neuro-skeleton. R. Owen.
  18. 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.
  19. Neū'ro-spăst, n.p. 883A little figure put in motion by means of strings; a puppet. [Obs. and rare.] More.
  20. Neū-rōt'ic, a.p. 883Relating to the nerves; seated in the nerves; as, a neurotic disease. 2. Useful in disorders of the nerves.
  21. Neū-rōt'ic, n.p. 883A disease having its seat in the nerves. 2. A medicine useful in disorders of the nerves; a nervine.
  22. Neū'ro-tōme, n.p. 883(Anat.) A long, very narrow, two-edged scalpel, used in dissecting nerves. Dunglison.
  23. Neū'ro-tōm'ic-al, a.p. 883Pertaining to the anatomy or dissection of nerves.
  24. Neū-rōt'o-mist, n.p. 883One who dissects the nerves.
  25. 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.
  26. Neū'ryp-nŏl'o-gĭst, n.p. 883One who practices, or is versed in, neurypnology.
  27. 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.
  28. 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…
  29. 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…
  30. 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…
  31. 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.
  32. Neü'tral-īst, n.p. 883A neutral. [Obs.]
  33. 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…
  34. 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.
  35. 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…
  36. 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.
  37. Neü'tral-ly, adv.p. 883In a neutral manner; without taking part with either side; indifferently.
  38. Nēu-vāine', n. pl.p. 883(Rom. Cath. Church.) Prayers offered up for nine successive days.
  39. Névé, n.p. 883(Geol.) The upper part of a glacier, above the limit of perpetual snow. Dana.
  40. Nē'ven, v. t.p. 883To name; to mention; to utter; to speak. [Obs.] Lydgate.
  41. 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…
  42. Nēv'er-the-lāt'er, adv.p. 884Nevertheless. [Obs.]
  43. 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…
  44. 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…
  45. New, v. t.p. 884To make new. [Obs.] Gower.
  46. New'bôrn, a.p. 884Recently born.
  47. New'cōme, a.p. 884Recently arrived; just come. [Rare.]
  48. New'-cōm'er, n.p. 884One who has lately come.
  49. 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…
  50. New'el, n.p. 884Novelty. [Obs.] Spenser.
  51. New-fāŋ'gle, a.p. 884Eager to change by introducing novelties; desirous of something new. [Obs.] Chaucer.
  52. New-făn'gle, v. t.p. 884To change by introducing novelties.
  53. 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.…
  54. New-fāngled-ness or New-fāngle-ness, n.p. 884Affectation of novelty; vain or affected fashion or form.
  55. New-fāŋ'glist, n.p. 884One who is eager for novelties, or desirous of change. [Obs.]
  56. New-fāng'ly, adv.p. 884In a new-fangled manner; with eagerness for novelty or change. [Obs.] Divers young scholars they found properly witted, featly learned, and newfangly minded. Sir T. More.
  57. New-fāsh'ioned, a.p. 884Made in a new form, or lately come into fashion.
  58. New'ing, n.p. 884Yeast or barm. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
  59. New'ish, a.p. 884Somewhat new; nearly new. Bacon.
  60. New'kirk-ite, n.p. 884(Min.) A black, opaque mineral, with splendent metallic luster, crystallizing in small needles, and consisting of sesquioxide of manganese, peroxide of iron, and water; — so called from Newkirchen in…