Dictionary
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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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.]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.New-fāsh'ioned, a. p. 884Made in a new form, or lately come into fashion.New'ing, n. p. 884Yeast or barm. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.New'ish, a. p. 884Somewhat new; nearly new. Bacon.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…New'ly, adv. p. 884Lately; freshly; recently. He rubbed it o'er with newly-gathered mint. Dryden. 2. In a manner not existing before. 3. With a new form, different from the preceding. And the refined mind doth newly…New-mōd'el, v. t. p. 884To give a new form to.New'ness, n. p. 884The state or quality of being new; lateness of origin; recentness; state of being lately invented or produced; as, the newness of a dress; the newness of a system. 2. The state of being first known…News, n. p. 884Recent account; fresh information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; tidings. It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich.…News'boy, n. p. 884A boy who carries and delivers newspapers.News'-lēt'ter, n. p. 884A letter sent for the purpose of conveying news.News'mŏn'ger, n. p. 884One who deals in news; one who employs much time in hearing and telling news.News'-pā-per, n. p. 884A sheet of paper printed and distributed, at short intervals, for conveying intelligence of passing events; a public print that circulates news, advertisements, proceedings of legislative bodies…News'-room, n. p. 884A room for the reading of magazines, newspapers, &c.News'-vĕnd'er, n. p. 884A seller of newspapers.Newt, n. p. 884A small lizard; an eft.New-tō'ni-an, a. p. 884Pertaining to Sir Isaac Newton, or formed or discovered by him. Newtonian philosophy, the philosophy of Sir Isaac Newton;—a term used either of the doctrine of the universe as expounded in Newton's…New-tō'ni-an, n. p. 884A follower of Newton in philosophy.New'-yēar, a. p. 884Of, or pertaining to, the commencement of the year; as, new-year gifts.New'-yēar's-dāy', n. p. 884The first day of the year; the day on which the year commences; the first day of January;—often colloquially abbreviated to new-year's, or new-year.New-Zēa'land Flāx' p. 884A plant (the Phormium tenax) the leaf of which furnishes a fine, strong fiber, very valuable for cordage, and the like. (b.) The fiber itself.New-Zēa'land Tēa' p. 884A plant of the genus Leptospermum, found in New Zealand and Australia, the leaves of some species of which are sometimes used as a substitute for tea. Baird.Nĕx'i-ble, a. p. 884Admitting of being knit together.Nĕxt, a. p. 884superl. of nigh. [A-S. nēxta, nyxta, nēsta, nēhsta, nyhsta, neáhsta, M. H. Ger. nāhest, nēhist, nāhist, nāhest, nāhst, nächst, nēst, N. H. Ger. nächst, D. naast, Sw. näste, Dan. näst.] 1. Nearest in…Nĕxt, adv. p. 884At the time or turn nearest or immediately succeeding; as, it is not material who follows next.Nĕx'us, n. p. 884Connection; tie. Man is doubtless one by some subtile nexus that we can not perceive, extending from the new-born infant to the superannuated dotard. De Quincey.Nī'as, n. p. 884<br>1. A young hawk; an eyas.<br>2. A simpleton; a greenhorn. B. Jonson.Nib, n. p. 884Something small and pointed; a point; a prong. In the little nib or fructifying principle, the motion is regular. Browne. 2. Specifically, (a.) The bill or beak of a bird; the neb. (b.) The point of…Nib, v. t. p. 884To furnish with a nib; to point. 2. To cut off the point of; as, to nib a pen.Nibbed, a. p. 884Having a nib or point.Nĭb'ble, v. t. p. 884To bite by little at a time; to eat slowly, or in small bits. “Thy turfy mountains, where live nibbling sheep.” Shak.Nĭb'ble, v. i. p. 884To bite; as, fishes nibble at the bait. 2. To carp; to find fault; to censure little faults. Instead of returning a full answer to my book, he manifestly nibbles at a single passage. Tillotson.Nĭb'ble, n. p. 884A little bite, or seizing to bite.Nib'bler, n. p. 884One that bites a little at a time; a carper.Nib'bling-ly, adv. p. 884In a nibbling manner.Nic/a-ra'guā Wood p. 884A dye-wood, supposed to be a species of Hæmatoxylon, brought from Nicaragua, and used in dyeing red. It resembles Brazil-wood in color, but is much lighter, and yields less coloring matter. Ure.Nice, a. p. 884Pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicate; tender; dainty; as, a nice dish or bit. 2. Hence, in a colloquial use, and more generally, serving to please; agreeable; gratifying…