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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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Nū'mer-ā'tion, n. p. 896The act or art of numbering. Numeration is but still the adding of one unit more, and giving to the whole a new name or sign. Locke. 2. (Arith.) The act or art of dividing off a series of figures…Nū'mer-ā'tor, n. p. 896One who numbers. 2. (Arith.) The term in a vulgar fraction which indicates the number of fractional units that are taken; thus, when a unit is divided into 9 parts, and 5 are taken, it is expressed…Nu-mēr'ic or Nu-mēr'ic-al, a. p. 896Belonging to number; denoting number; consisting in numbers; expressed by numbers, and not letters: as, numerical characters; a numerical equation. 2. The same in number; hence, identically the same…Nu-mēr'ie-al-ly, adv. p. 896In a numerical manner; in numbers; with respect to number, or sameness in number; as, a thing is numerically the same, or numerically different.Nū'mer-ist, n. p. 896One who deals in numbers. [Obs.]Nū'me-ro, n. p. 896Number;—often abbreviated to No.Nū'mer-ŏs'i-ty, n. p. 896The state of being numerous; numerousness; harmony; flow. [Obs.] Broome. The numerosity of the sentence pleased the ear, and the vivacity of the image dazzled the fancy. Dr. Parr.Nū'mer-oŭs, a. p. 896Being many; consisting of a great number of individuals; as, a numerous army; a numerous body; a numerous people. Such and so numerous was their chivalry. Milton. 2. Consisting of poetic numbers…Nū'mer-oŭs-ly, adv. p. 897In or with great numbers; as, a meeting numerously attended.Nū'mer-oŭs-ness, n. p. 897The quality of being numerous or many; the quality of consisting of a great number of individuals; as, the numerousness of an army or of an assembly. 2. The quality of consisting of poetic numbers…Nū'mī-dā, n. p. 897(Ornith.) A genus of African birds, including the Guinea-fowl.Nu-mīd'i-an Crāne p. 897A variety of crane (Grus virgo), which is ash-colored, having a black neck, with two beautiful whitish aigrettes formed by the prolongation of the feathers covering the ears. It is a native of many…Nū'mis-măt'ic or Nū'mis-măt'ic-al, a. p. 897Pertaining to coins; relating to the science of coins or medals.Nū'mis-māt'ics, n. sing. p. 897The science of coins and medals. [See Note under MATHEMATICS.]Nu-mīz'ma-tist, n. p. 897One skilled in coins and medals.Nu-mĭs'ma-tŏg'ra-phy or Nu-mĭs'ma-tŏl'o-gy, n. p. 897The science which treats of coins and medals, in their relation to history; numismatics.Nu-mĭs'ma-tŏl'ō-gĭst, n. p. 897One versed in numismatology.Nŭm'ma-ry or Nŭm'mu-lar or Nŭm'mu-la-ry, a. p. 897Pertaining to coin or money; pecuniary. Reading.Nŭm'mu-līte, n. p. 897(Palæon.) A fossil of a flattened form, resembling a small coin, belonging to the tribe of Rhizopoda or Polythalamia, and common in the early tertiary period. Dana.Nūm'mu-lit'ic, a. p. 897Composed of, or containing, nummulites.Nūmp or Nūmps, n. p. 897A dolt; a blockhead. [Obs.] Parker.Nŭm'skŭll, n. p. 897A dunce; a dolt; a stupid fellow. [Colloq.]Nūn'skūlled, a. p. 897Dull in intellect; stupid; doltish. [Colloq.]Nūn, n. p. 897A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a cloister or nunnery, secluded from the world, under a vow of perpetual chastity. The holy time is quiet as a nun. Breathless with adoration. —…Nūn'-buŏy, n. p. 897A buoy large in the middle and tapering to each end.Nūn’chion, n. p. 897A portion of food taken at or after noon, usually between meals; a luncheon. [Written also noon-shun.] Laying by their swords and truncheons, They took their breakfasts or their nunchions. Hudibras.…Nūn'ci-ate, n. p. 897One who announces; a messenger; a nuncio. [Obs.]Nŭn'ci-a-tūre, n. p. 897The office of a nuncio. [Obs.] Clarendon.Nŭn'ci-o, n. p. 897A messenger; one who brings intelligence. 2. An embassador from the pope to an emperor or king.Nŭn'cu-pāte, v. t. p. 897To declare publicly or solemnly. [Obs.] In whose presence did he nuncupate it? Barrow. 2. To dedicate by declaration; to inscribe. You should, on my advice, have nuncupated this handsome monument of…Nŭn'cu-pā'tion, n. p. 897The act of nuncupating, or of publicly naming or dedicating. [Obs.]Nun-cū'pa-tive or Nŭn'cu-pā'tive or Nun-cū'pa-to-ry or Nŭn'cu-pa-to-ry, a. p. 897Nun-cū'pa-to-ry, or Nŭn'cu-pa-to-ry } [It. nuncupativo, Sp. nuncupativo, nuncupatorio, Pr. nuncupatif, Fr. nuncupatif. See supra.] 1. Publicly or solemnly declaratory. 2. Nominal; existing only in…Nūn'di-nal, n. p. 897A nundinal letter.Nŭn′di-nal or Nŭn′di-na-ry, a. p. 897Pertaining to a fair, or to a market day. Nundinal letter, among the Romans, one of the first eight letters of the alphabet, which were repeated successively from the first to the last day of the…Nŭn’di-nāte, v. i. p. 897To buy and sell at fairs. [Obs.]Nŭn/dĭ-nā/tion, n. p. 897Traffic in fairs; marketing. [Obs.] “Common nundination of pardons.” Bp. Bramhall.Nŭng, n. p. 897A large package or bale, especially of cloves. Simmonds.Nun-nā'tion, n. p. 897(Arabic Gram.) The pronunciation of n at the end of words.Nŭn'ner-y, n. p. 897A house in which nuns reside; a cloister in which females reside for life, under a vow of chastity and devotion to religion. Syn.—See CLOISTER.Nŭn'nish, a. p. 897Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a nun. [Rare.]Nūn’nish-ness, n. p. 897The habits or manners of nuns. [Obs.] Fox.Nūp, n. p. 897A fool;—the same as NUPSON. [Obs.]Nŭ'phar, n. p. 897(Bot.) A genus of plants found in the fresh-water ponds, or lakes, of Europe, Asia, and North America; the yellow water-lily. Baird.Nāp'son, n. p. 897A simpleton; a fool. [Obs.] B. Jonson.Nŭp'tial, a. p. 897Pertaining to marriage; done at a wedding; as, nuptial rites and ceremonies. Then, all in heat, They light the nuptial torch. Milton. 2. Constituting marriage; as, the nuptial knot or band. The Bible…Nāp'tial, n. p. 897Marriage; wedding; nuptial ceremony;—almost only in the plural. In celebration of that nuptial, which We two have sworn shall come. Shak. Splendid preparations were instantly commenced for the…Nūr, n. p. 897A knot in wood; also, a hard, compact knob of wood used by boys in playing hockey. I think I'm as hard as a nur, and as tough as whit-leather. Howitt. 2. The head. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Nûrse, n. p. 897One who nourishes; a person who supplies food, tends, or brings up; as, (a.) A woman who has the care of young children; especially, one who suckles an infant not her own. (b.) A person, especially a…Nûrse, v. t. p. 897To nourish; to cherish; to foster; as, (a.) To nourish at the breast; to suckle. (b.) To tend, as a sick person; to take care of, as an invalid; to attend upon. “Sons wont to nurse their parents in…Nûrse'-child, n. p. 897A child which is nursed; a nursing.Nûrs'er, n. p. 897One who cherishes, or encourages, growth.Nûrs'er-y, n. p. 897The act of nursing. “Her kind nursery.” [Obs.] Shak. 2. The place where nursing is carried on; as, (a.) The place, or apartment, in a house, appropriated to the care of children. (b.) A place where…Nûrs'er-y-man, n. p. 897One who keeps, cultivates, or has charge of, a nursery.Nûrse'-māid, n. p. 897A girl who takes care of children.Nûrse'-pŏnd, n. p. 897A pond for feeding fish. Walton.Nûrs'ling, n. p. 897One who, or that which, is nursed; an infant; a child. I was his nursling once, and choice delight. Milton.Nûrs'tle, v. t. p. 897To nourish; to bring up; to nurse. [Obs.]Nûrt'ūre, n. p. 897The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care; education; instruction. “A man neither by nature nor by nurture wise.” Milton. 2. That which nourishes; food; diet.Nûrt'ūre, v. t. p. 897To feed; to nourish. 2. To educate; to bring or train up. He was nurtured where he was born. Wotton. Syn.—To nourish; nurse; cherish; bring up; educate; tend.—To NURTURE, NOURISH, CHERISH. Nourish…Nŭs'tle, v. t. p. 897To fondle; to cherish. [Obs.]