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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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Re-pŭb'lic-an, a. p. 1122Pertaining to a republic. The Roman emperors were republican magistrates named by the senate. Macaulay. 2. Consonant with the principles of a republic; as, republican sentiments or opinions…Re-pŭb'lic-an, n. p. 1122One who favors or prefers a republican form of government.Re-pŭb'lic-an-ism, n. p. 1122A republican form or system of government; the principles of republican government. 2. Attachment to a republican form of government. Burke.Re-pŭb'lic-an-īze, v. t. p. 1122To convert to republican principles; as, to republicanize the rising generation. Ramsay.Rē-pŭb'li-cā'tion, n. p. 1122A second publication, or a new publication of something before published, as of a former will, of a volume already published, and the like;—specifically, the publication in one country of a work…Rē-pŭb'lish, v. t. p. 1122To publish anew; often specifically applied to the publication in one country of a work first published in another. Subsequent to the purchase or contract, the devisor republishes his will.…Rē-pŭb'lish-er, n. p. 1122One who republishes.Re-pū'di-a-ble, a. p. 1122Admitting of repudiation; fit or proper to be put away.Re-pu'di-āte, v. t. p. 1122To cast off and disavow; to have nothing to do with; to renounce; to discard; to reject. Servitude is to be repudiated with greater care by us, that domination is effected by them. Pryme. 2. To put…Re-pū'di-ā'tion, n. p. 1122The act of repudiating or disclaiming; as, the repudiation of a doctrine, a debt, a wife, &c. 2. The state of being repudiated.Re-pū'di-ā'tor, n. p. 1122One who repudiates.Re-pŭgn', v. t. p. 1122To fight against continually; to oppose; to resist. [Rare.] He did repugn the truth. Shak.Re-pŭg'na-ble, a. p. 1122Capable of being repugned or resisted. [Rare.]Re-pŭg'nance or Re-pŭg'nan-cy, n. p. 1122The act of repugning, or the state of being repugnant; opposition or contrariety, as of mind, passions, principles, qualities, and the like; reluctance; resistance. That which causes us to lose most…Re-pŭg'nant, a. p. 1122Inclined to repugn or oppose; hence, opposite; contrary; hostile; inconsistent; and also distasteful in a high degree; offensive;—usually followed by to, rarely and less properly by with. There is no…Re-pŭg'nant-ly, adv. p. 1122In a repugnant manner; with opposition; in contradiction. Browne.Re-pŭg'nāte, v. t. p. 1122To oppose; to fight against. [Obs.]Re-pŭl'lu-lāte, v. i. p. 1122To bud again. Howell.Re-pŭl/lu-lā'tion, n. p. 1122The act of budding again.Re-pŭlse', n. p. 1122The condition of being repelled or driven back. By fate repelled, and with repulses tired. Denham. 2. The act of repelling or driving back. He received, in the repulse of Tarquin, severe hurts in the…Re-pūlse′, v. t. p. 1122To repel; to beat or drive back. Complete to have discovered and repulsed Whatever wiles of foe or seeming friend. Milton.Re-pŭlse'less, a. p. 1122Not capable of being repelled.Re-pūl'ser, n. p. 1122One who repulses, or drives back.Re-pŭl'sion, n. p. 1122The act of repulsing, or the state of being repulsed. 2. (Physics.) That power by which bodies, or the particles of bodies, are made to recede from each other, or to resist each other's nearer…Re-pūl'sive, a. p. 1122Inclined, serving, or able to repel; repelling; as, a repulsive force. The foe thrice tugged, and shook the rooted wood; Repulsive of his might the weapon stood. Pope. 2. Cold; reserved; forbidding…Re-pūl'sive-ly, adv. p. 1122In a repulsive manner.Re-pŭl'sive-ness, n. p. 1122The quality of being repulsive or forbidding.Re-pŭl'so-ry, a. p. 1122Repulsive; driving back.Rē-păr'chase, v. t. p. 1122To buy again; to buy back; to regain by purchase or expense. Hale.Re-pur'chase, n. p. 1122The act of buying again; the purchase again of what has been sold.Re-pū'ri-fy, v. t. p. 1122To purify again.Rĕp'ū-ta-ble, a. p. 1122Worthy of repute or distinction; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct. In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude an enemy as to…Rĕp'ū-ta-ble-ness, n. p. 1122The quality of being reputable.Rĕp'ū-ta-bly, adv. p. 1122In a reputable manner; as, to fill an office reputably.Rĕp'ū-ta'tion, n. p. 1122The condition in which one is reputed to be; the estimation in which one is held; the character attributed to a person, thing, or action. The best evidence of reputation is a man's whole life. Amos.…Re-püt'a-tive-ly, adv. p. 1122By repute.Re-pūte', v. t. p. 1122To hold in thought; to account; to hold; to reckon. Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? Job xviii. 3. The king was reputed a prince most prudent. Shak. 2. To attribute.Re-pūte',, n. p. 1122Character reputed or attributed; established opinion; estimate. He who reigns Monarch in heaven, till then as one secure, Sat on his throne, upheld by old repute. Milton. 2. The credit or honor…Re-püt'ed-ly, adv. p. 1122In common opinion or estimation; by repute.Re-pūte'less, a. p. 1122Not having good repute; disreputable; disgraceful. [Rare.] Shak.Re-quest', n. p. 1122The act of asking for any thing desired; earnest desire or demand; hence, solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty. I will marry her at your request. Shak. 2. That which is asked for or requested. He…Court of Requests p. 1122A local tribunal, sometimes called Court of Conscience, founded by act of Parliament to facilitate the recovery of small debts from any inhabitant or trader in the district defined by the act. (b.) A…Re-quëst', v. t. p. 1122To ask for earnestly; to express desire for; to solicit; to entreat; to address with a request. I request you to give my good host his freedom. Shak. Syn.—To desire; beg; ask; solicit; entreat…Re-quëst'er, n. p. 1122One who requests; a petitioner.Re-quick'en, v. t. p. 1122To quicken anew; to re-animate; to give new life to. Shak.Ré'qui-em, n. p. 1122(Rom. Cath. Church.) A hymn or mass sung for the dead, for the rest of his soul. 2. Any grand musical composition, performed in honor of some deceased person. We should profane the service of the…Re-qui'e-to-ry, n. p. 1122A sepulcher. [Obs.]Rē'quin, n. p. 1122(Ichth.) The white shark (Carcharias vulgaris). Baird.Re-quir'a-ble, a. p. 1122Capable of being required; fit or proper to be demanded. Hale.Re-quire', v. t. p. 1122To demand; to insist upon having; to claim as by right and authority; to exact. Shall I say to Cesar what you require? Shak. 2. To ask as a favor; to request. [Rare.] I was ashamed to require of the…Re-quire'ment, n. p. 1123The act of requiring; demand; requisition. 2. That which is required; an imperative or authoritative command; an essential condition. This ruler was one of those who believe that they can fill up…Re-quir'er, n. p. 1123One who requires.Rēq'ui-sĭte, a. p. 1123Required by the nature of things, or by circumstances; so needful that it can not be dispensed with; necessary. “All truth requisite for men to know.” Milton. Syn.—Necessary; needful; indispensable…Rēq'ui-sīte, n. p. 1123That which is required or is necessary; something indispensable. God, on his part, has declared the requisites on ours; what we must do to obtain blessings, is the great business of us all to know.…Rēq'ui-site-ly, adv. p. 1123In a requisite manner; necessarily. Boyle.Rēq'ui-sĭte-ness, n. p. 1123The state of being requisite or necessary; necessity. Boyle.Rĕq'ui-si'tion, n. p. 1123The act of requiring. 2. Application made as of right; demand. 3. A written call or invitation; a formal summons; as, a requisition for a public meeting. [Eng.] 4. Especially, a formal demand made by…Rēq'ui-si'tion-ist, n. p. 1123One who makes a requisition. London Quart. Rev.Re-quis'i-tive, a. p. 1123Expressing or implying demand. [Rare.] Harris.Re-quis'i-tive, n. p. 1123One who makes requisition; a requisitionist; that which makes requisition.