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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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Săt'urn, n. p. 1172(Myth.) One of the oldest and principal deities, the son of Cœlus and Terra (heaven and earth), and the father of Jupiter. The corresponding Greek divinity was Κρόνος, later Χρόνος, Time. 2.…Săt'ur-nā'li-ă, n. pl. p. 1172(Rom. Antiq.) The festival of Saturn, celebrated in December, originally during one day, but afterward during seven days, as a period of unrestrained license and merriment for all classes, extending…Săt'ur-nā'li-an, a. p. 1172Pertaining to the Saturnalia. 2. Hence, of unrestrained and intemperate jollity; riotously merry; loose; dissolute. “Saturnalian amusement.” Burke.Sa-tür'ni-an, a. p. 1172(Myth.) Pertaining to Saturn, whose age or reign, from the mildness and wisdom of his government, is called the golden age. 2. Hence, distinguished for purity, integrity, and simplicity; golden…Săt'urn-i-cên'tric, a. p. 1172(Astron.) Appearing as if seen from the center of the planet Saturn.Săt'ur-nine, a. p. 1172Under the influence of the planet Saturn. 2. Hence, not readily susceptible of excitement; phlegmatic; dull; heavy; grave; as, a saturnine person or temper. 3. (O. Chem.) Of, or pertaining to, lead…Sāt'ur-nīst, n. p. 1173A person of a dull, grave, gloomy temperament. Browne.Săt'ur-nīte, n. p. 1173(Min.) A metallic substance, separated from lead in torrefaction, resembling lead in its color, weight, solubility in acids, &c., but more fusible and brittle, and easily scorified and volatilized.…Sā'tyr, n. p. 1173(Myth.) A sylvan deity or demigod, represented as a monster, part man and part goat, and characterized by riotous merriment and lasciviousness. Rough satyrs danced; and fauns, with cloven heel, From…Săt'y-rĭ'a-sĭs, n. p. 1173(Med.) Immoderate venereal appetite; priapism. Coxe.Sa-tyr'ic, a. p. 1173Pertaining to satyrs; as, satyric tragedy. P. Cyc.Sa-tȳr'i-ōn, n. p. 1173(Bot.) A plant of the genus Satyrium, supposed capable of exciting salacity.Sa-tȳr'i-ūm, n. p. 1173(Bot.) A genus of plants having aphrodisiac properties, or capable of exciting salacity.Sauce, n. p. 1173A mixture or composition to be eaten with food for improving its relish; a relishing condiment; appetizing addition to the principal material of a dish. High sauces and rich spices are brought from…Sauce, v. t. p. 1173To accompany with something intended to give a higher relish; to supply with appetizing condiments. 2. To gratify with rich tastes; to please; hence, to cover, mingle, or dress, as if with sauce; to…Sauce'-a-lōne', n. p. 1173(Bot.) A plant of the genus Erysimum (E. alliaria, or Alliaria officinalis), used as a salad, as a pot-herb, or in soups; Jack-by-the-hedge; hedge-mustard. [Eng.]Sauce'-bōat, n. p. 1173A vessel with a lip for pouring out sauce. Simmonds.Sauce'bōx, n. p. 1173A saucy, impudent fellow.Sauce'pān, n. p. 1173A small pan for sauce; a small skillet, in which sauce or small things are boiled.Sau'cer, n. p. 1173A small pan in which sauce is set on a table. [Obs.] Bacon. 2. A small dish, like a deep plate, in which a tea-cup or coffee-cup is set.Sau'ci-ly, adv. p. 1173In a saucy manner; impudently; with impertinent boldness. Addison.Sau'ci-ness, n. p. 1173The quality of being saucy; that which is saucy; impertinent boldness; contempt of superiors; impudence. His sauciness will jest upon my love. Shak. Syn. — Impudence; impertinence; rudeness…Saucisse (sō′/sees′) or Saucisson (sō′/sees′/sōng′), n. p. 1173(Mining or Gun.) A long pipe or bag, made of cloth well pitched, or of leather, filled with powder, serving to communicate fire to mines, caissons, bomb-chests, &c. 2. (Fort.) A long bundle of fagots…Sau'cy, a. p. 1173Bold to excess; transgressing the rules of decorum; treating superiors with contempt; impudent; as, a saucy fellow. Am I not the protector, saucy priest? Shak. 2. Expressive of impudence; as, a saucy…Sas'sy-bärk, n. p. 1173See SASSY-BARK.Sāud, n. p. 1173See SAADH.Sauer'kraut, n. p. 1173Cabbage preserved in brine, and allowed to ferment;—a German dish.Saul, n. p. 1173Soul. [Obs.] See SOUL.Sāul, n. p. 1173(Bot.) An East Indian timber tree (Shorea robusta), much used for building purposes. It is close-grained and heavy, of a light brown color, not so durable, but stronger and tougher than teak.Sau'lie, n. p. 1173A hired attendant or mourner at a funeral. [Scot.] W. Scott.Sault, n. p. 1173A rapid in some rivers; as, the Sault de Ste Marie. [U. S.] Bartlett.Sāun'cing-bell, n. p. 1173The same as SAINT’S BELL. See SAINT’S BELL.Säun'ders, n. p. 1173See SANDERS.Säun'der-blūe, n. p. 1173A kind of color prepared from calcined lapis-lazuli; ultra-marine. [Written also sanders-blue.]Säun'ter, v. i. p. 1173To wander about idly; to lounge; to stroll. One could lie under elm-trees in a lawn, or saunter by the side of a stream. Masson. Syn.—To loiter; linger; stroll; wander. See LOITER.Säun'ter, n. p. 1173A sauntering, or place for sauntering. Young.Säun'ter-er, n. p. 1173One who saunters, or wanders about idly.Saur, n. p. 1173Soil; dirt. Grose. 2. Urine from a cow-house. Halliwell.Sau'ri-a, n. pl. p. 1173(Zoöl.) An order of reptiles, comprehending the lizards, alligators, &c. See SAURIAN.Sau'ri-an, a. p. 1173(Zoöl.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a saurian.Sa'u'ri-an, n. p. 1173(Zoöl.) An animal of the order of reptiles which includes all that are covered with scales, and have four legs, as the lizard. See REPTILE.Sau'roid, a. p. 1173Resembling the lizard in certain characteristics; as, sauroid fish.Sau-rŏph'a-gŭs, n. p. 1173(Ornith.) A genus of birds belonging to the family of the butcher-birds.Sau'ry, n. p. 1173(Ichth.) A fish of the genus Scomberesox (S. saurus), belonging to the pike family.Sau'sage, n. p. 1173An article of food made of meat minced and highly seasoned, and inclosed in a cylindrical case or skin, usually made of the intestines of some animal. ☞ Pronounced saw'sij, or sās'sij, by Walker, and…Saus'sur-ite, n. p. 1173(Min.) A massive, cleavable mineral, of extreme toughness, of a white, greenish, or grayish color, consisting of silica, alumina, lime, oxide of iron, and soda; — so named from M. Saussure. Dana.Sauterelle, n. p. 1173An instrument used by stone-cutters and carpenters to trace and form angles. Crabb.Sauterne, n. p. 1173A kind of French wine.Sauvegarde, n. p. 1173(Zoöl.) A reptile of the genus Lacerta; a species of lizard called monitor. See MONITOR.Sāv'a-ble, a. p. 1173Capable of being saved. In the person prayed for, there ought to be the great disposition of being in a savable condition. Bp. Taylor.Sāv'a-ble-ness, n. p. 1173Capability of being saved.Săv'a-cou, n. p. 1173(Ornith.) A bird of the genus Cancroma; boat-bill. See BOAT-BILL.Săv'age, a. p. 1173Pertaining to the forest; remote from human residence and improvements; uncultivated; wild; as, a savage wilderness. “Cornels and savage berries of the wood.” Dryden. 2. Wild; untamed; as, savage…Sāv'age, n. p. 1173A human being in his native state of rudeness; one who is untaught, uncivilized, or without cultivation of mind or manners. 2. A man of extreme, unfeeling, brutal cruelty; a barbarian.Săv'aġe, v. t. p. 1173To make wild, barbarous, or cruel. [Rare.] Thomson.Săv'aġe-ly, adv. p. 1173In a savage manner; cruelly.Săv'aġe-ness, n. p. 1173The state or quality of being savage, untamed, uncultivated, or uncivilized. 2. Cruelty; barbarousness. Wolves and bears, they say, Casting their savageness aside, have done Like offices of pity.…Săv'aġe-ry, n. p. 1173The state or condition of being savage; a wild, uncultivated condition; barbarism; savagism. “A like work of primeval savagery.” C. Kingsley. 2. An act of cruelty; barbarity. The wildest savagery…Săv'ăg-ïsm, n. p. 1173The state of being savage; the state of rude, uncivilized men, or of men in their native wildness and rudeness.Sa-văn'nă, n. p. 1173An extensive open plain or meadow, or a plain destitute of trees, and covered with grass. [Also savannah.] A savanna . . . is a plain of grass, affording pasturage in the rainy season; but a few…