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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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Qual'i-fied-ness, n. p. 1071The state of being qualified or fitted.Qual'i-fi'er, n. p. 1071One who, or that which, qualifies; that which modifies, reduces, tempers, or restrains.Qual'i-fy, v. t. p. 1071To make such as is required; to give added or requisite qualities to; to fit, as for a place, office, occupation, or character; to furnish with the knowledge, skill, or other accomplishment necessary…Qual'i-fy, v. i. p. 1071To be or become qualified; to be fit, as for an office or employment. 2. To obtain legal power or capacity by taking the oath required on assuming an office.Qual'i-tā'tive, a. p. 1071Relating to quality. Qualitative analysis (Chem.), analysis for determining the constituent elements of a compound, without regard to quantity.Qual'i-fied, a. p. 1071Furnished with qualities; endowed. [Obs.] He was well qualified. And past all Argives for his spear. Chapman.Qual'i-ty, n. p. 1071The condition of being of such and such a sort as distinguished from others; nature relatively considered; character; sort; rank. We obtained acquaintance with many citizens not of the meanest…Qual'i-ty-bind'ing, n. p. 1071A kind of worsted tape used for binding carpets, and the like. — Simmonds.Quai'ly, n. p. 1071A small, elliptical iron pan, holding about five gallons, used in the East Indies for manufacturing sago over a fire. Simmonds.Quälm, n. p. 1071A sudden attack of illness, faintness, distress, or pain; a turn of suffering; a throe; an agony. “Qualms of heart-sick agony.” Milton. 2. Hence, especially, a sudden fit or seizure of sickness at…Qualm'ish, a. p. 1071Sick at the stomach; inclined to vomit; affected with nausea or sickly languor.Quäilm'ish-ly, adv. p. 1071In a qualmish manner.Quäim'ish-ness, n. p. 1071Nausea.Quam'ash, n. p. 1071See CAMMAS.Quām'o-clīt, n. p. 1071(Bot.) A genus of climbing ornamental plants, allied to the convolvulus, found in the hot parts of America, also in India and China.Quän, n. p. 1071An imaginary coin of Cochin China, valued at about 3s. 6d. sterling, or about $0.85.Quan'da-ry or Quan-dā'ry, n. p. 1071A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.Quan'-da-ry or Quan-da'-ry, v. t. p. 1071To bring into a state of uncertainty or difficulty. [Obs.] Otway.Quänt, n. p. 1071A long pole furnished with a round cap or cot near the bottom to prevent it from sinking or sticking in the ground; especially, such a pole used by bargemen to push along their vessels.Quăn′tic, n. p. 1071(Math.) An homogeneous algebraic function, in general, called quadric, cubic, quartic, quintic, &c., according as it is of the second, third, fourth, fifth, &c., degrees. These are called binary…Quan'ti-fi-cā'tion, n. p. 1071The modification by a reference to quantity; the introduction of the element of quantity. The quantification of the predicate belongs in part to Sir William Hamilton; viz., in its extension to…Quan'ti-fy, v. t. p. 1071To modify or qualify with respect to quantity; to fix or express the quantity of; to rate.Quăn′ti-tā′tive, a. p. 1071Relating to quantity. Quantitative analysis (Chem.), that method of analysis which determines the proportional quantity of each of the elements which make up a compound.Quan'ti-tīve, a. p. 1071Estimable according to quantity; quantitative. Digby.Quan'ti-tīve-ly, adv. p. 1071So as to be measurable by quantity.Quan'ti-ty, n. p. 1071The attribute of being so much, and not more or less; the property of being measurable, or capable of increase and decrease, multiplication and division; greatness; and more concretely, that which…Quan'tum, n. p. 1072Quantity; amount. [Rare.] “Without authenticating the value or the quantum of the charges.” Burke. Quantum meruit. [Lat., as much as he merited.] (Law.) A count in an action grounded on a promise…Quap, v. i. p. 1072To quiver or throb; to quob. See Quob.Qua'qua-vér'sal, a. p. 1072Turning or dipping in any direction. 2. (Geol.) Dipping toward all points of the compass round a center, as beds of lava round a crater.Quar, n. p. 1072A quarry. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] B. Jon.Quar'an-tine, n. p. 1072A space of forty days. 2. Specifically, the term, originally of forty days, but now of undetermined length, during which a ship, arriving in port, and suspected of being infected with a malignant…Quar'an-tine', v. t. p. 1072To prohibit from intercourse with the shore; to compel to remain at a distance, as a ship from shore when suspected of having contagious disease.Quar're, n. p. 1072Quarry. [Obs.]Quar'rel, n. p. 1072An angry contest; a brawl; a falling out; an altercation; an affray. On open seas their quarrels they debate. Dryden. 2. Cause of dispute or contest; occasion of altercation; ground of hostility.…Quar'rel, n. p. 1072An arrow with a square head for a cross-bow. [Obs.] “Two arblasts, . . . with windlaces and quarrels.” W. Scott. 2. A diamond-shaped pane of glass, or a square pane placed diagonally. See QUARRY and…Quar'rel, v. i. p. 1072To dispute violently, or with loud and angry words; to wrangle; to scold; to altercate; to fall out; —used of two persons, or of a small number. Our people quarrel with obedience. Shak. 2. To find…Quar'rel, v. t. p. 1072To quarrel with. B. Jonson. They quarrel thee, and would give over The bargain made to serve thee. Herbert. 2. To compel by a quarrel; as, to quarrel a man out of his estate or rights.Quar'rel-er, n. p. 1072One who quarrels, wrangles, or fights.Quar'rel-ēt, n. p. 1072A little square or diamond-shaped piece; a small square or lozenge. To part the lips, and show there The quarrelets of pearl. Herrick.Quar'rel-ing-ly, adv. p. 1072In a quarreling or contentious manner; contentiously.Quar'rel-oūs, a. p. 1072Apt or disposed to quarrel; petulant; easily provoked to enmity or contention. [Obs.] [Written also quarreller.]Quar'rel-some, a. p. 1072Apt to quarrel; given to brawls and contention; inclined to petty fighting; easily irritated or provoked to contest; irascible; choleric; petulant.Quar'rel-sōme-ly, adv. p. 1072In a quarrelsome manner; with a quarrelsome temper; petulantly.Quar'rel-sōme-ness, n. p. 1072Disposition to engage in contention and brawls; petulance.Quar'rĭed, a. p. 1072Provided with prey. Now I am bravely quarried. Beau. & Fl.Quar'ri-er, n. p. 1072A worker at a quarry.Quar'ry, n. p. 1072A quarrel; an arrow with a square head; a square or lozenge-shaped pane of glass; a glazier’s diamond. See QUARREL.Quar'ry, n. p. 1072The object of the chase; the animal hunted for; game; especially, the game hunted for by hawking; prey of the hunting falcon. The wily quarry shunned the shock. W. Scott. 2. (Sporting.) (a.) A part…Quar'ry, n. p. 1072A place, cavern, or pit, where stones are cut from the earth for building or other purposes; a stone-pit. ☞ The word mine is generally applied to the pit from which are taken metals and coals. From…Quar'ry, v. i. p. 1072To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy. L’Estrange.Quar'ry, v. t. p. 1072To dig or take from a quarry; as, to quarry marble.Quar'ry, a. p. 1072Quadrate; square. [Obs.]Quar'ry-man, n. p. 1072A man who is occupied in quarrying stones.Quart, n. p. 1072The fourth part; a quarter; — hence, a region of the earth. [Obs. and rare.] Camber did possess the western quart. Spenser. 2. The fourth part of a gallon; two pints. 3. A vessel containing the…Quart, n. p. 1072Four successive cards of the same suit in the game of piquet. Hoyle.Quar'tan, a. p. 1072Of, or pertaining to, the fourth; occurring every fourth day; as, a quartan ague or fever.Quartan, n. p. 1072(Med.) An intermitting ague that occurs every fourth day, or with intermissions of seventy-two hours. 2. A measure containing the fourth part of some other measure.Quar-tā'tion, n. p. 1072(Chem. & Metal.) The alloying of one part of gold, that is to be refined, with three parts of silver, by which means nitric or sulphuric acid is enabled to separate the gold from the inferior metals…Quar'ter, n. p. 1072One of four equal parts into which any thing is divided, or is regarded as divided; a fourth part or portion; — hence, in specific uses, (a.) The fourth of a hundred-weight, being 28 or 25 pounds…Quar'ter, v. t. p. 1072To divide into four equal parts. 2. To divide; to separate into parts, regions, or compartments. The sailors quartered heaven. Dryden. 3. To furnish with shelter or entertainment; to supply with the…