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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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Păs'tor-al, a. p. 955Pertaining to shepherds; as, a pastoral life; pastoral manners; — relating to the life of shepherds; as, a pastoral poem. 2. Relating to the care of souls, or to the pastor of a church; as, pastoral…Pàs'tor-al, n. p. 955A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in imitation of the action of a shepherd, and in which the speakers take upon themselves the character of shepherds; an idyl; a bucolic. A…Păs'to-rā'le, n. p. 956(Mus.) (a.) A composition in a rural, gentle style, as its name indicates, generally in 6-8 or 12-8 time. (b.) A kind of dance; a figure used in a dance.Păs'tor-al-ly, adv. p. 956In the manner of a pastor.Păs'tor-ate, n. p. 956The office, state, or jurisdiction of a spiritual pastor.Păs'tor-less, a. p. 956Having no pastor.Păs'tor-ling, n. p. 956An inferior or insignificant pastor. [Rare.]Pā's'tor-ly, a. p. 956Becoming a pastor.Pās'tor-ship, n. p. 956The office or rank of pastor; pastorate. Bp. Bull.Pā'stry, n. p. 956Articles of food in general which are made of paste, or of which paste constitutes a principal ingredient, as pies, tarts, cake, and the like. 2. The place where pastry is made. [Obs.] Shak.Pās'try-cook, n. p. 956One whose occupation is to make and sell articles of food made of paste.Pāst'ür-a-ble, a. p. 956Fit for pasture.Pāst'ür-age, n. p. 956The business of feeding or grazing cattle. 2. Grazing ground; land appropriated to grazing. 3. Grass for feed.Pȧst'ūre, n. p. 956Food; nourishment. [Obs.] “Toads and frogs his pasture poisonous.” Spenser. 2. Specifically, grass for the food of cattle; the food of cattle taken by grazing. 3. Ground covered with grass, to be…Pȧst'ūre, v. t. p. 956To feed on growing grass, or to supply grass for food; as, the farmer pastures fifty oxen; the land will pasture forty cows.Păst'ūre, v. i. p. 956To take food by eating grass from the ground; to graze.Pāst'ūre-less, a. p. 956Destitute of pasture.Pās'ty, a. p. 956Like paste; of the consistence of paste.Pā'sty, n. p. 956A pie with a crust made of paste, and baked without a dish; a meat pie. “If you pinch me like a pasty.” Shak. He brought a large pasty, baked in a pewter platter. W. Scott.Păt, a. p. 956Exactly suitable either as to time, place, or purpose; fit; convenient. [Colloq.] “Pat allusion.” Barrow.Păt, adv. p. 956Precisely at the proper time; seasonably; fitly; conveniently; apropos. I foresaw then 'twould come in pat hereafter. Sterne.Păt, n. p. 956A light, quick blow, or stroke, with the fingers or hand. 2. A small mass which is beat into shape by pats. It looked like a tessellated work of pats of butter. Dickens.Păt, n. p. 956A name given to the Irish in the United States, individually or collectively, from Patrick, a common name among them, or St. Patrick, their patron saint.Păt, v. t. p. 956To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to tap. Gay pats my shoulder, and you vanish quite. Pope.Pa-tă'cō, n. p. 956A Spanish coin of the value of 4s. 8d. sterling, or about $1.13; the Spanish dollar. [Written also patacoon.] 2. A piastre, equivalent to 1s. 6d. sterling, or about $0.36; — so called in Algeria.…Pa-tăchē', n. p. 956A tender or small vessel employed in conveying men or orders from one ship or place to another. Sp. Dict. 2. A stage-coach. Simmonds.Pât'a-cōōn', n. p. 956See PATACA.Păt/a-gō′ni-an, n. p. 956(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Patagonia.Păt'a-gō'ni-an, a. p. 956(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, Patagonia, or the Patagonians.Pât'a-vin'i-ty, n. p. 956The use of local words, or the peculiar style or diction of Livy, the Roman historian; — so denominated from Patavium, or Padua, the place of his nativity.Pătch, n. p. 956A piece of cloth sewed on a garment to repair it. 2. Hence, any thing resembling such a piece of cloth; a small piece of any thing used to repair a breach. Two scattered patches of cottages lay…Pătch, v. t. p. 956To mend by sewing on a piece or pieces; as, to patch a coat. 2. To mend with pieces; to repair with pieces fastened on; to repair clumsily; as, to patch the roof of a house. Shak. 3. To adorn, as the…Pătch'er, n. p. 956One who patches or botches.Pătch'er-y, n. p. 956Bungling work; botchery; forgery. [Rare.] Shak.Pătch'-īçe, n. p. 956Ice in pieces that join or overlap each other, extending no great distance.Pătch'ing-ly, adv. p. 956In the manner of a patch or knave; deceitfully. [Obs.] Foxe.Pa-tchou'ly, n. p. 956(Bot.) A plant of the genus Pogostemon (P. patchouli), from the essential oil of which a highly valued perfume is made. It is found in India. 2. The perfume made from the Pogostemon patchouli.Pătch'work, n. p. 956Work composed of pieces of various figures sewed together; hence, any thing put together of incongruous or ill-adapted parts; something irregularly or clumsily composed; a thing patched up. Swift.Pătch'y, a. p. 956Full of, or covered with, patches; abounding in patches.Pāte, n. p. 956The head; the top of the head; the scalp;—applied to persons. It is now used only in contempt or ridicule. “Provoke the fearful wrath and indignation of God upon her own pate.” Ridley. Fat haunches…Pā't'ed, a. p. 956Having a pate;—used only in composition; as, long-pated; shallow-pated.Pa-tee', n. p. 956See PATTEE.Păt'e-făc'tion, n. p. 956The act of laying open or manifesting; open declaration. Pearson.Pa-tĕl'lă, n. p. 956A little dish, pan, or vase. 2. (Anat.) The knee-pan, or cap of the knee. 3. (Ichth.) A genus of gasteropodous univalve mollusks, the shell of which has nearly the shape of a shallow, conical dish…Pa-tĕl'lĭ-fōrm, a. p. 956Of the form of a dish or saucer. Barton.Păt'el-līt'e, n. p. 956(Palæon.) Fossil remains of the patella.Păt'en, n. p. 956A plate. [Obs.] Shak. The floor of heaven Is thick inlaid with patens of bright gold. Shak. 2. The plate or vessel on which the consecrated bread in the eucharist is placed. In the Roman Catholic…Pā'ten-cy, n. p. 956The condition of being open, enlarged, or spread. “Preternatural potency of the abdominal apertures.” Erickson.Pā'tent or Păt'ent, a. p. 956Open; spread; expanded; evident; unconcealed; manifest; public; conspicuous; apparent. The quality which seemed most patent in the proceeding was benevolence. Sprague. At the departure of Philip, he…Pāt'ent, n. p. 956A letter patent, or letters patent; an official document conferring a right or privilege on some person or party; especially, a writing securing to a person, for a term of years, the exclusive right…Păt'ent, v. t. p. 956To grant by patent; to secure the exclusive right of to a person; as, to patent an invention.Păt'ent-a-ble, a. p. 956Suitable to be patented; capable of being patented.Pāt'ent-ee', n. p. 956One to whom a grant is made or a privilege secured by patent.Păt'ent-lēath'er, n. p. 956A quality of leather prepared by a process of japanning so as to bear a permanent polish, used for shoes and other purposes.Păt'ent-ōf/fice, n. p. 956An office for the granting of patents for inventions.Pāt'ent-rīght, n. p. 956An exclusive right to an invention for a certain number of years.Păt'ent-rōlls, n. pl. p. 956The records or registers of patents.Păt'e-ră, n. p. 956An ancient saucer-like vessel of earthenware or metal. 2. (Arch.) A circular ornament, resembling a dish, often worked in relief on friezes, &c.Păt'e-rē'ro, n. p. 956A small kind of cannon formerly used. [Obs.] See PEDERERO.Pa-tēr'nal, a. p. 956Pertaining to a father; fatherly; showing the disposition of a father; kindly guiding or instructing; as, paternal care or affection; paternal favor or admonition. 2. Derived from a father…