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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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Pe-nā'tēs, n. pl. p. 964(Rom. Antiq.) The household gods of the ancient Italians.Pēn'ē'case, n. p. 964A case or holder for a pen.Pēnce, n. pl. p. 964of penny. See PENNY.Pēn'cel, n. p. 964A small flag or streamer borne at the top of a lance; — called also pennoncel. [Obs.]Penchant, n. p. 964Inclination; decided taste.Pĕn'cil, n. p. 964A small brush, made of fine hair or bristles, used by painters for laying on colors. 2. An instrument formed of black lead, colored chalk, or the like, and pointed at the end, or inclosed in a case…Pĕn'çil, v. t. p. 964To paint or draw; to write or mark with a pencil.Pĕn'ciled, a. p. 964Painted, drawn, or marked with a pencil. 2. Radiated; having pencils of rays. 3. (Bot.) Marked with fine, distinct lines, as if with a pencil.Pĕn'craft, n. p. 964Penmanship; chirography. Bruce. 2. The art of composing or writing; authorship. I would not give a groat for that person's knowledge in pencraft who does not understand this. Sterne.Pĕn'-cŭt/ter, n. p. 964One whose occupation is to make pens.Pĕnd, n. p. 964Oil-cake; penock; — so called in the East. Simmonds.Pĕnd, v. i. p. 964To hang; to depend. [Rare.] “Pending upon certain powerful motions that are common to human nature.” I. Taylor. 2. To be undecided; to be in process of adjustment.Pénd'ant, n. p. 964Something which hangs or depends; a hanging appendage, especially of an ornamental character; — also, an appendix or addition. Many . . . distinguished persons . . . have been pleased with this work…Pĕnd'ençe, n. p. 964Slope; inclination. [Obs.] Wotton.Pĕnd'en-cy, n. p. 964The state of being undecided; suspense; as, to wait during the pendency of a suit or petition.Pĕnd'ent, a. p. 964Supported from above; suspended; depending; pendulous; hanging. “With ribbons pendent, flaring about her head.” Shak. From the arched roof, Pendent by subtle magic, many a row Of starry lamps.…Pen-dēn’te Lī’te p. 964(Law.) Pending the suit or action; during the actual progress of a suit.Pen-dĕn'tive, n. p. 964(Arch.) The portion of a vault between the arches under a dome.Pénd'ent-ly, adv. p. 964In a pendent or projecting manner.Pĕn'dĭçe, n. p. 964A sloping roof; a pentice. 2. A pent-house.Pĕn'di-cle, n. p. 964An appendage; an appurtenance; a pendant. “Parts, pendicles, and pertinents whatsoever.” W. Scott.Pĕn'di-cler, n. p. 964An inferior tenant. [Scot.]Pĕnd'ing, p. a. p. 964Remaining undecided; in suspense; as, a pending suit.Pĕnd'ing, prep. p. 965During the pendency or continuance of; during; as, pending the negotiation.Pĕnd'ule, n. p. 965A pendulum. [Obs.] Evelyn.Pĕn'dū-lŏs'ĭ-ty, n. p. 965The state or quality of being pendulous; suspension. Browne.Pĕnd'ū-lŏŭs, a. p. 965Supported from above; depending; pendent loosely; hanging; swinging. The pendulous round earth with balanced air In counterpoise. Milton.Pĕnd'ū-lōŭs-ly, adv. p. 965In a swinging manner.Pĕnd'ŭ-lŏŭs-ness, n. p. 965The state or quality of being pendulous; pendulosity.Pĕnd'ŭ-lŭm, n. p. 965A body so suspended from a fixed point as to swing freely to and fro by the alternate action of gravity and momentum; as, the pendulum of a clock. Ballistic pendulum. See BALLISTIC.—Compensation…Pe-nĕl'o-pe, n. p. 965(Ornith.) A genus of gallinaceous birds.Pĕn'e-tra-bĭl'i-ty, n. p. 965The quality of being penetrable; susceptibility of being entered or passed through by another body. “There being no mean between penetrability and impenetrability.” Cheyne.Pén'e-tra-ble, a. p. 965Capable of being penetrated, entered, or pierced by another body. Let him try thy dart. And pierce his only penetrable part. Dryden. 2. Susceptible of moral or intellectual impression. I am not made…Pĕn'e-tra-ble-ness, n. p. 965The quality of being penetrable; penetrability.Pĕn'e-tra-bly, adv. p. 965In a penetrable manner; so as to be penetrated.Pēn'a-e-trāil, n. p. 965Inner portion; interior; penetralia. [Obs.] Harvey.Pen'e-trā'li-ă, n. pl. p. 965The recesses or innermost parts of any place, as of a temple, palace, and the like; hence, hidden things or secrets.Pén'e-trance, n. p. 965The quality of being pene-Pēn'e-tran-çy or Pēn'e-trant p. 965power of entering or piercing; as, the penetrancy of subtile effluvia.Pĕn'e-trant, a. p. 965Having power to enter or pierce; sharp; subtle; as, food subtilized and rendered fluid and penetrant. Ray.Pĕn'e-trāte, v. t. p. 965To enter into; to make way into the interior of, especially against difficulties or opposition; to effect an entrance into; to pierce. 2. Hence, to make a way into the mind or sense of; to touch with…Pĕn'e-trāte, v. i. p. 965To pass; to make way; to affect the intellect or the feelings. “Born where Heaven’s influence scarce can penetrate.” Pope.Pĕn'e-trā'ting, a. p. 965Having the power of entering or piercing another body; sharp; subtle; as, oil is a penetrating substance. 2. Acute; discerning; quick to understand; as, a penetrating mind.Pĕn'e-trā'ting-ly, adv. p. 965In a penetrating manner; piercingly; discerningly.Pĕn'e-trā'tion, n. p. 965The act of penetrating, piercing, or entering; physical or mental entrance into the interior of any thing. And to each inward part, With gentle penetration, though unseen, Shoots invisible virtue…Pĕn'e-trā/tive, a. p. 965Tending to penetrate; of penetrative quality; piercing; sharp; subtle; sagacious; discerning; as, penetrative wisdom. Swift. 2. Having the power to affect or impress the mind; as, penetrative shame.…Pĕn'e-trā'tive-ness, n. p. 965The quality of being penetrative.Pēn'fish, n. p. 965A kind of eelpout without a smooth skin.Pĕn'-fōld, n. p. 965A fold or inclosure of hurdles, &c., for cattle. Simmonds.Pēn'guin, n. p. 965(Ornith.) A web-footed marine bird, covered with close-set, short feathers, having short legs set far back, and wings destitute of quills. It is unable to fly, but swims and dives well, in which…Pĕn'-hōld'er, n. p. 965A handle or case for a pen.Pĕn'-house, n. p. 965An out-building; a shed. [Obs.]Pĕn'-i-cĭl, n. p. 965(Med.) A tent or pledget for wounds or ulcers. 2. A species of shell.Pĕn'/i-cil'late, a. p. 965(Nat. Hist.) Having the form of a pencil; tipped or furnished with a pencil of fine hairs, as the stigmas of some grasses.Pĕn'i-cĭl'lus, n. p. 965Same as PENICIL. See PENICIL.Pen-in'su-lā, n. p. 965A portion of land nearly surrounded by water, and connected with the larger body of land by a narrow neck or isthmus.Pen-in’su-lar, a. p. 965In the form or state of a peninsula; pertaining to a peninsula; inhabiting a peninsula.Pen-in'su-lāte, v. t. p. 965To encompass almost with water; to form a peninsula of. South River peninsulates Castle Hill farm, and at high tides surrounds it. Bentley.Pē'nis, n. p. 965The male organ of generation.Pĕn'i-tençe, n. p. 965The condition of being penitent; the disposition of a penitent; repentance; pain; contrition. Syn.—Repentance; contrition; compunction; remorse.