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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Sig-năl'i-ty, n.p. 1229The state or quality of being signal or remarkable. [Obs.] Browne.
  2. Sig'nal-ize, v. t.p. 1229To make signal or eminent; to render distinguished from what is common. It is this passion which drives men to all the ways we see in use of signalizing themselves. Burke. 2. To communicate with by…
  3. Sig'nal-ly, adv.p. 1229In a signal manner; eminently; remarkably.
  4. Sig'nal-ment, n.p. 1229The act of giving a signal, or of communicating by signals; the act of signalizing; hence, description by peculiar, appropriate, or characteristic marks. E. B. Browning.
  5. Sig-nā'tion, n.p. 1229Sign given; act of betokening. [Obs.]
  6. Sig'na-to-ry, a.p. 1229Relating to a seal; used in sealing. [Obs.]
  7. Sig'na-türe, n.p. 1229A sign, stamp, or mark impressed. “The brain, being well furnished with various traces, signatures, and images.” Watts. “The natural and indelible signature of God, stamped on the human soul.”…
  8. Sig'na-tīve, v. t.p. 1229To mark; to distinguish. [Obs.]
  9. Sig'na-tīr/ist, n.p. 1229One who holds to the doctrine of signatures impressed upon objects, indicative of character or qualities. [Obs.] Browne.
  10. Sign'-board, n.p. 1229A board on which a man sets a notice of his occupation, or of articles for sale.
  11. Sign'er, n.p. 1229One who signs or subscribes his name; as, a memorial with a hundred signers.
  12. Sig'net, n.p. 1229A seal; especially, the seal used by the sovereign in sealing private letters, and grants that pass by bill under the sign-manual;—called also privy signet. [Eng.] I have my father's signet in my…
  13. Sig'net-ed, a.p. 1229Stamped or marked with a signet.
  14. Sig'net-ring, n.p. 1229A ring containing a signet or private seal.
  15. Sig'ni-fer, a.p. 1229Bearing signs. [Obs. and rare.] “The signifer sphere, or zodiac.” Holland.
  16. Sig-nĭf'i-cance or Sig-nĭf'i-can-cy, n.p. 1229The state of being significant. 2. That which is signified; meaning; import; as, the significance of a nod, or of a motion of the hand, or of a word or expression. 3. Importance; moment; weight…
  17. Sig-nĭf'i-cant, a.p. 1229Fitted or designed to signify or make known something; embodying or expressing a meaning; standing as a sign or token; as, a significant word or sound; a significant look. It was well said of…
  18. Sig-nĭf'i-cant, n.p. 1229That which has significance; a token. [Obs.] “Dumb significants proclaim your thoughts.” Shak.
  19. Sig-nif'i-cant-ly, adv.p. 1229In a significant manner; with meaning.
  20. Sig-nif'i-cate, n.p. 1229(Logic.) One of several things signified by a common term. Whately.
  21. Sig′/ni-fi-cā′tion, n.p. 1229The act of signifying or making known. “A signification of being pleased, a testimonial of being served.” Landor. All speaking or signification of one's mind implies an act or address of one man to…
  22. Sig-nif'i-ca-tive, a.p. 1229Betokening or representing by an external sign. “The holy symbols or signs are not barely significative.” Brerewood. 2. Having signification or meaning; expressive of a meaning or purpose. Neither in…
  23. Sig-nĭf'i-ca-tĭve-ly, adv.p. 1229In a significative manner; so as to represent or express by an external sign.
  24. Sig-nĭf'i-ca-tĭve-ness, n.p. 1229The quality of being significative.
  25. Sĭg’nĭ-fī-cā’tor, n.p. 1229One who, or that which, signifies. In this diagram there was one significator which pressed remarkably upon our astrologer’s attention. F. Scott.
  26. Sig-nīf'i-ca-to-ry, n.p. 1229That which betokens, signifies, or represents. Bp. Taylor.
  27. Sĭg'nĭ-fĭ-cā'vĭt, n.p. 1229(Eng. Eccl. Law.) A writ issuing out of chancery, upon certificate given by the ordinary, of a man's standing excommunicate by the space of forty days, for the laying him up in prison till he submit…
  28. Sĭg'ni-fy, v. t.p. 1229To make known by a sign; to communicate by any conventional token, as words, gestures, signals, or the like. I'll signify so much unto him straight. Shak. The government should signify to the…
  29. Sig'ni-fy, v. i.p. 1229To express meaning with force.
  30. Sign'ior, n.p. 1229Sir; Mr.;—a title of respect or of address among the Italians. See SEIGNIOR.
  31. Sign'ior-ize, v. t.p. 1229To exercise dominion over; to lord it over. [Obs.] “As proud as he that signiorizeth hell.” Fairfax.
  32. Sign'ior-ize, v. i.p. 1229To exercise dominion; to lord it. [Obs.]
  33. Sĭgn'ior-shĭp, n.p. 1229The state or position of being a signior. Massinger.
  34. Sĭgn'ior-y, n.p. 1229Same as SEIGNIORY.
  35. Sīgn-măn'ū-al, n.p. 1229One's own name written by himself;—applied particularly to the signature of a sovereign or prince. See Note under SIGN, n.
  36. Sĭgn'or, n.p. 1229Sir; Mr.;—a title of address or respect among the Italians.
  37. Sĭg-nōr'ă, n.p. 1229Madam; Mrs.;— a title of address or respect among the Italians.
  38. Sign'o-rē'nă, n.p. 1229Miss;—a title of address among the Italians.
  39. Sign'-pōst, n.p. 1229A post on which a sign hangs, or on which papers are placed to give public notice of any thing.
  40. Sīk or Sīke, a.p. 1229Such. See SUCH. [Obs.] “Sike fancies weren foolery.” Spenser.
  41. Sīke, n.p. 1229A sign; an indication. [Obs.] 2. A sick person. [Prov. Eng.] 3. A gutter; a stream, such as is usually dry in summer. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
  42. Sĭk'er, a. or adv.p. 1229The same as SICKER, q. v.
  43. Sik'er-ness, n.p. 1229Sureness; safety. See SICKERNESS. [Obs.] Chaucer.
  44. Sikhs, n. pl.p. 1229(Geog.) A warlike nation inhabiting a region in North-western India, now annexed to British India. [Written also Seiks.]
  45. Sīle, v. t.p. 1229To strain, as fresh milk from the cow. [Prov. Eng.]
  46. Sīle, n.p. 1229A sieve with fine meshes. [Prov. Eng.] 2. Filth; sediment. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. 3. A young or small herring. Pennant.
  47. Sī'lençe, n.p. 1229The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness. I saw and heard, for such a numerous host Fled not in silence through the frighted deep. Milton. 2. Forbearance from…
  48. Sī'lence, interj.p. 1229Be silent;—used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence.
  49. Sī'lence, v. t.p. 1229To compel to silence; to cause to be still; to still; to hush. Silence that dreadful bell. Shak. 2. To put to rest; to quiet. This would silence all further opposition. Clarendon. These would have…
  50. Sī-lē'ne, n.p. 1229(Bot.) A genus of plants usually covered with a viscid secretion, by which insects are caught; catch-fly.
  51. Sī'lent, a.p. 1229Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. How silent is this town! Shak. 2. Indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; habitually taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative. Ulysses, he…
  52. Sī'lent, n.p. 1230That which is silent; a time of silence. [Rare.] “The silent of the night.” Shak.
  53. Sī-lēn′ti-a-ry, n.p. 1230One appointed to keep silence and order in court; one sworn not to divulge secrets of state. [Obs.]
  54. Sĭ′lent-ly, adv.p. 1230In a silent manner; quietly. Each, silently, Demands thy grace, and seems to watch thy eye. Dryden.
  55. Sī′lent-ness, n.p. 1230State of being silent; silence.
  56. Sī-lē'si-ā, n.p. 1230A kind of thin, coarse linen cloth, originally made in Silesia, a province in Prussia.
  57. Sī-lē'si-an, a.p. 1230(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, Silesia; made in Silesia; as, Silesian linen.
  58. Sī-lē′si-an, n.p. 1230(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Silesia.
  59. Sī'lex, n.p. 1230(Min.) Silicic acid, generally impure, as it is found in nature, constituting flint, quartz, and most sands and sandstones. See SILICA and SILICIC.
  60. Sĭl'hou-ette, n.p. 1230A representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color; a profile. “It is little suspected that this innocent term originated in a political nickname. Silhouette was minister of…