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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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Sko-lōps'ite, n. p. 1239(Min.) A mineral of a grayish-white or reddish-gray color, consisting chiefly of silica, alumina, lime, and soda. Dana.Skōnce, n. p. 1239The same as SCONCE. See SCONCE.Skōr'o-dīte, n. p. 1239(Min.) A native compound of arsenic acid and oxide of iron, having a leek-green or brownish color. See SCORODITE. Dana.Skout, n. p. 1239(Ornith.) A bird of the genus Uria, the guillemot. See GUILLEMOT.Skow, n. p. 1239The same as Scow. See Scow.Skreed, n. p. 1239Floating ice in small fragments. Kane.Skreen, n. & v. p. 1239See SCREEN.Skrim'mage, n. p. 1239See SCRIMMAGE.Skrimp'y, a. p. 1239Disposed to scrimp; mean; stingy. [Prov. Eng. Colloq. U. S.]Skringe, v. t. p. 1239To press violently. See SCRINGE.Skūe, a. & n. p. 1239The same as SKEW. See SKEW.Skāe'sight, n. p. 1239(Med.) Defective vision, in which objects can be distinctly seen only when looked at obliquely. Dunglison.Skŭg, v. t. p. 1239To hide. [Prov. Eng.]Skŭlk, v. i. p. 1239To get out of the way in a sneaking manner; to lurk. “And skulk behind the subterfuge of art.” Prior. “Not such as prate of war, but skulk in peace.” Byron.Skŭlk, n. p. 1239A number of foxes together; a herd of foxes. Wright.Skŭlk or Skŭlk'er, n. p. 1239A person who skulks; one who avoids duty; a lurker; a shirk.Skŭlk'ing-ly, adv. p. 1239In a skulking manner.Skŭll, n. p. 1239(Anat.) The bony case which incloses the brain, composed of a number of bones united by sutures, and including the solid organs of manducation. ☞ It is regarded by many osteologists as corresponding…Skŭll, n. p. 1239A school, company, or shoal. [Obs.] These fishes enter in great flotes and skulls into the sea Pontus. Holland. A knavish skull of boys and girls did pelt at him with stones. Albion's England.Skŭll'-cäp, n. p. 1239A head-piece; a close-fitting cap. 2. (Bot.) An herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria, the calyx of whose flower, when inverted, appears like a helmet with the vizor raised.Skŭll'-fish, n. p. 1239An old whale, or one more than two years old;—so called by whalers. Simmonds.Skŭl'pin, n. p. 1239The same as SCULPIN. See SCULPIN.Skŭm, n. p. 1239The same as SCUM. See SCUM.Skūnk, n. p. 1239(Zool.) A carnivorous animal of the genus Mephitis, found over a very wide extent of country in North America. It is nearly allied to the weasel on the one hand, and to the otter on the other. This…Skŭnk'-bĭrd or Skŭnk'-blăck'bĭrd, n. p. 1239(Ornith.) A bird of the genus Emberiza (E. oryzivora of Linnæus); the bobolink or rice-bird; — popularly so called from the resemblance of the colors of the male, at certain periods of the year, to…Skŭnk'-câb'bâge, n. p. 1239(Bot.) An endogenous plant Symplocarpus (or Ictodes) foetidus, so named from its odor, which strongly resembles that of the skunk. It has large leaves, and grows in low wet grounds in America.…Skûŋk'-hēad, n. p. 1239(Ornith.) A bird of the genus Anas (A. Labradora of Wilson); pied duck.Skûŋk'ish, a. p. 1239Resembling the skunk; especially, having the odor of a skunk.Skŭnk'-weed, n. p. 1239(Bot.) Skunk-cabbage.Skūr'ry, n. p. 1239Haste; impetuosity. Brockett.Skūte, n. p. 1239A boat; a small vessel. [Obs.]Skūt'te-ru-dite, n. p. 1239(Min.) A mineral of a bright metallic luster, sometimes iridescent, of a color between tin-white and pale lead-gray, consisting chiefly of arsenic and cobalt. Dana.Sky, n. p. 1239The apparent arch or vault of heaven, which in a clear day is of a blue color; the heavens. The Norwegian banners float the sky. Shak. 2. The weather; the climate. 3. A cloud; a shadow. [Obs.] Gower.…Skÿ'-blûe, a. p. 1239Of the blue color of the sky.Skÿ'-cŏl'or, n. p. 1239The color of the sky; a particular species of blue color; azure.Skȳed, a. p. 1239Surrounded by sky. [Poet. and rare.] “The skyed mountain.” Thomson.Sky'ey, a. p. 1239Like the sky; ethereal. Sublime on the towers of my skyey bowers, Lightning, my pilot, sits. Shelley.Sky'-high, adv. p. 1239High as the sky; very high;— often, colloquial or vulgar; as, he blew him sky-high.Skÿ'ish, a. p. 1239Like the sky, or approaching the sky; lofty; ethereal. [Rare.] The skyish head Of blue Olympus. Shak.Skÿ'-lärk, n. p. 1239(Ornith.) A species of lark that mounts and sings as it flies; the Alauda arvensis. It is common in Europe and in some parts of Asia, and is celebrated for its melodious song.Sky'lärk-ing, n. p. 1239(Naut.) The act of running about the rigging of a vessel in sport; frolicking; sporting; carousing.Skȳ'-light, n. p. 1239A window placed in the roof of a building, or ceiling of a room, for the admission of light from above.Skÿ'-rôck'et, n. p. 1239A rocket that ascends high and burns as it flies; a species of fireworks.Sky'-sāil, n. p. 1239(Naut.) The sail set next above the royal. Totten.Sky'-serāp'er, n. p. 1239(Naut.) A sky-sail of a triangular form. Totten.Skÿ'ward, a. p. 1239Toward the sky.Slăb, a. p. 1239Thick; viscous. [Obs.] Make the gruel thick and slab. Shak.Slăb, n. p. 1239That which is slimy or viscous; moist earth; mud; also, a puddle. [Obs.]Slăb, n. p. 1239A thin piece of any thing, especially of marble or other stone, having plane surfaces. Gwilt. 2. An outside piece taken from a log or timber in sawing it into boards, planks, and the like. Slabs of…Slăb'ber, v. i. p. 1239To let the saliva or other liquid fall from the mouth carelessly; to drivel. ☞ It is also written slaver and slobber.Slăb'ber, v. t. p. 1239To sup up hastily, as liquid food. [Obs.] 2. To wet and foul by liquids suffered to fall carelessly from the mouth, or by liquid spilled. 3. To shed; to spill.Slăb'ber, n. p. 1239Moisture let fall from the mouth in a careless manner; slaver.Slăb'ber-er, n. p. 1239One who slabbers; an idiot.Slăb'ber-y, a. p. 1240Like or covered with slabber or slab; slippery; sloppy.Slāb'bi-ness, n. p. 1240The state of being thick or slabby.Slāb'by, a. p. 1240Thick; viscous; — sometimes in contempt. [Rare.] Wiseman. They present you with a cup, and you must drink of a slabby stuff. Selden. 2. Wet; sloppy; slimy; miry. See SLOPPY.Slāb'-line, n. p. 1240(Naut.) A line or small rope by which seamen haul up the foot of the main-sail or fore-sail. Totten.Slāb'-sid'ed, a. p. 1240Having flat sides; hence, tall, or long and lank.Slăck, a. p. 1240Not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended; as, a slack rope; slack rigging. 2. Weak; remiss; not holding fast; as, a slack hand. 3. Remiss; backward; not using due diligence; not earnest or…Slāck, adv. p. 1240In a slack manner; partially; insufficiently; not intensely; as, slack-dried hops; bread slack baked.