Dictionary
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Ring'-worm, n. p. 1142(Med.) (a.) A vesicular eruption of the skin, the vesicles being small, with a reddish base, and forming rings, whose area is slightly discolored. (b.) A pustular affection of the scalp; Porrigo…Rinse, v. t. p. 1142To wash lightly; to cleanse with a second or repeated application of water after washing. 2. To cleanse by the introduction of water;—applied especially to hollow vessels; as, to rinse a bottle. Like…Rins'er, n. p. 1142One who rinses.Ri′ot, n. p. 1142Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult. His headstrong riot hath no curb. Shak. 2. Luxury; excess; hence, excessive and expensive feasting. [Obs. or rare.] “In luxury and riot, feast and…Rĭ'ot, v. i. p. 1142To engage in riot; to act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of luxury, feasting, behavior, and the like. Now he exacts of all, wastes in delight, Riots in pleasure, and…Ri'ot-er, n. p. 1142One who indulges in riot. 2. (Law.) One who engages in a riot; one of three or more persons, who, being assembled for the purpose, do an act in a violent and tumultuous manner against the peace.Ri'ot-ise, n. p. 1142Excess; tumult; dissoluteness; revelry. [Obs.] “With courtesans and costly riotise.” Spenser.Rĭ'ot-oŭs, a. p. 1142Involving or engaging in riot; wanton; unrestrained; luxurious. The younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.…Ri’ot-oŭs-ly, adv. p. 1142In a riotous manner; with excess; wantonly; luxuriously; tumultuously.Ri'ot-ous-ness, n. p. 1142The state or quality of being riotous.Ri'ot-ry, n. p. 1142The act or practice of rioting; riot.Rip, v. t. p. 1142To divide or separate the parts of, by cutting or tearing; to tear or cut open or off; to tear off or out by violence; as, to rip open a garment by cutting the stitches; to rip off the skin of a…Rip, n. p. 1142A rent made by ripping; a tear; a place torn; laceration. 2. [Cf. RIPIER.] A wicker basket to carry fish in. 3. A mean or worthless thing or person; refuse. [Obs. or low.]Rĭ-pā'ri-an, a. p. 1142Pertaining to the bank of a river.Rīpe, a. p. 1142Ready for reaping; having attained perfection; mature; — said of that which grows and is employed for food; as, ripe grain. So mayst thou live till like ripe fruit thou drop Into thy mother's lap.…Rīpe, v. i. p. 1142To ripen; to grow ripe; to be matured. [Obs.] Shak. From hour to hour we ripe and ripe, And then from hour to hour we rot and rot. Shak.Rīpe, v. t. p. 1142To mature; to ripen. [Obs.]Rīpe'ly, adv. p. 1142Maturely; at the fit time. Shak.Rīp'en, v. i. p. 1142To grow ripe; to be matured, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like. Who can view the ripened rose, nor seek To wear it? Byron. 2. To approach or come to perfection; to be fitted or prepared.Rīp'en, v. t. p. 1142To mature; to make ripe, as grain or fruit. 2. To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment. When faith and love, which parted from thee never, Had ripened thy just…Rīpe'ness, n. p. 1142The state of being ripe, or brought to a state of perfection; maturity; completeness; perfection; fitness; as, the ripeness of grain. Time, which made them their fame outlive, To Cowley scarce did…Rī-phē'an, a. p. 1142(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, a certain range of mountains in the north of Asia. [Written also Rhipæan and Ripean.]Ri-pĭd'o-līte, n. p. 1142(Min.) A translucent mineral of a green color, consisting chiefly of silica, alumina, magnesia, protoxide of iron, and water. Dana.Rĭp'i-e'no, a. p. 1142(Mus.) Full; filling up; — a term applied in orchestral composition to distinguish those parts which are only occasionally introduced to fill up the chorus. Moore.Rĭp'ier or Rĭp'per, n. p. 1142(O. Law.) One who brings fish from the sea-coast to market in the inland country. [Obs.] But what's the action we are for now? Robbing a ripper of his fish? Beau. & Fl.Rĭp'per, n. p. 1142One who rips, tears, or cuts open.Rĭp'ping, n. p. 1142A tearing. 2. A discovery. [Obs.] Spenser.Rĭp'ple, v. i. p. 1142To become fretted or dimpled on the surface, as water, when agitated or running over a rough bottom; to be covered with small waves or undulations.Rĭp'ple, v. t. p. 1142To fret or dimple, as the surface of running water; to cover with small waves or undulations. 2. To remove the seeds from, as the stalks of flax, by means of a ripple.Rĭp'ple, n. p. 1142The fretting or dimpling of the surface of running water; little, curling waves. 2. A little wave or undulation. 3. A kind of comb with long wire teeth, through which flax plants are passed in order…Rip'ple-grass, n. p. 1142(Bot.) A species of plantain; Plantago lanceolata; rib-grass.Rip'ple-mārk, n. p. 1142The mark produced on sand or mud by a gentle flow or undulatory movement in water. 2. (Geol.) A mark on the surface of a rock resembling that made by receding waves on a sea-beach.Rip'ple-marked, a. p. 1142Having ripple-marks. Lyell.Rip'plet, n. p. 1142A small ripple.Rip'pling-ly, adv. p. 1142In the manner of ripples.Rip'räp, n. p. 1142(Engin.) A foundation or parapet of stones thrown together without order, as in deep water, or on a soft bottom.Rip'rap, v. t. p. 1142To form a riprap in or upon.Rip'-saw, n. p. 1142A handsaw with coarse teeth, which have but a slight pitch, used for cutting wood in the direction of the fiber; — called also ripping-saw.Rip'tow-el, n. p. 1142A gratuity given to tenants after they had reaped their lord's corn. [Obs.] Bailey.Rise (rīz), v. i. p. 1142To move or pass from a lower position to a higher; to ascend; to mount up; to become elevated; to attain a height; as, (a.) To go upward by walking, climbing, flying, or any other voluntary motion…Rise, n. p. 1143The act of rising, or the state of being risen; ascent. 2. The distance through which any thing rises; as, the rise of the thermometer was ten degrees; the rise of the river was six feet. 3. That…Rĭs'er, n. p. 1143One who rises; as, an early riser. 2. (Arch.) The upright piece in a stair. Simmonds.Rĭsh, n. p. 1143A certain plant; a rush. [Obs.] Chaucer.Ris'i-bil'i-ty, n. p. 1143The quality of being risible; as, risibility is peculiar to the human species. “A strong and obvious disposition to risibility.” W. Scott.Ris'i-ble, a. p. 1143Having the faculty or power of laughing; disposed to laugh. [Rare.] 2. Capable of exciting laughter; worthy to be laughed at; amusing. I hope you find nothing risible in my complaisance. W. Scott. He…Rĭs'i-ble-ness, n. p. 1143The state or quality of being risible; risibility.Rĭs'i-bly, adv. p. 1143In a risible manner; laughably.Rīs'ing, p. a. p. 1143Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character. 2. Growing; advancing to adult years, and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation. One of the…Rīs'ing, n. p. 1143The act of rising. 2. A morbid tumor; a boil. Lev. xiii. 10.Risk, n. p. 1143Hazard; danger; peril; sometimes, the degree of peril or danger. “The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves.” Macaulay. 2. (Com.) (a.) The hazard of…Rĭsk, v. t. p. 1143To expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication. Syn.—To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard…Rĭsk'er, n. p. 1143One who risks or hazards.Rĭsk'y, a. p. 1143Attended with danger; hazardous; as, a risky enterprise. [U. S.] Bartlett.Rī-sō'ri-al, a. p. 1143Pertaining to, or producing, laughter; as, the risorial muscles.Ri-tar-dan'do, a. p. 1143(Mus.) Retarding;—a direction for slackening the time; rallentando.Rite, n. p. 1143The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; formal act of religion, or other solemn duty; a religious ceremony or usage. He looked with indifference on…Rĭt'or-nĕl'le or Rĭ-tor-nĕl'lo, n. p. 1143(Mus.) (a.) A short introductory or concluding symphony to an air, often consisting of the burden of the song. (b.) A short intermediate symphony, or instrumental passage, in the course of a vocal…Rĭt'ū-al, a. p. 1143Pertaining to rites; consisting of rites; as, ritual service or sacrifices. 2. Prescribing rites; as, the ritual law.Rĭt'ū-al, n. p. 1143The manner of performing divine service in a particular church or communion. 2. A book containing the rites to be observed.Rĭt'ū-al-ĭzm, n. p. 1143The system of rituals or prescribed forms of religious worship. 2. Observance of prescribed forms in religion. 3. Confidence in mere rites or external ceremonies.