Dictionary
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Smöck'less, a. p. 1247Wanting a smock. Chaucer.Smöck'-mīll, n. p. 1247A wind-mill, of which only the cap turns round to meet the wind, in distinction from a post-mill, whose whole building turns on a post. Simmonds.Smock'-rāçe, n. p. 1247A race run by women for the prize of a fine smock. [Prov. Eng.]Smōk'a-ble, a. p. 1247Capable of being smoked; suitable or ready to be smoked. [Rare.]Smōke, n. p. 1247The exhalation, visible vapor, or substance that escapes or is expelled from a burning body; — applied especially to the volatile matter expelled from vegetable matter, or wood, coal, peat, and the…Smōke, v. i. p. 1248To emit smoke; to throw off volatile matter in the form of vapor or exhalation. Hard by a cottage chimney smokes. Milton. 2. Hence, to burn; to be kindled; to rage. The anger of the Lord and his…Smōke, v. t. p. 1248To apply smoke to; to hang in smoke; to scent, medicate, or dry by smoke; as, to smoke infected clothing; to smoke beef or hams for preservation. 2. To smell out; to find out; to discover; — often…Smŏke'-ārch, n. p. 1248The smoke-box of a locomotive.Smōke'-ball, n. p. 1248(Mil.) A ball or case containing a composition which, when it burns, sends forth thick smoke. Campbell.Smōke'-bläck, n. p. 1248Lamp-black prepared by the combustion of resinous substances in large pans under a dome or chimney in which cloths are suspended, to which the soot becomes attached. Simmonds.Smōke'-bōard, n. p. 1248A board suspended before a fire-place to prevent the smoke from coming out into the room.Smōke'-bŏx, n. p. 1248Part of a steam-boiler, where the smoke, &c., from the furnace is collected before passing out at the chimney.Smōke'-drȳ, v. t. p. 1248To dry by smoke. Mortimer.Smōke'-jăck, n. p. 1248A contrivance for turning a spit by means of a fly or wheel turned by the current of ascending air in a chimney.Smōke'less, a. p. 1248Having no smoke. “Smokeless towers.” Pope.Smōk'er, n. p. 1248One who dries by smoke. 2. One who uses tobacco by inhaling its smoke from a pipe or cigar.Smōke'-sāil, n. p. 1248(Naut.) A small sail hoisted before the funnel of a vessel's galley, to allow the smoke to rise before it is blown aft by the wind.Smōke'-tree, n. p. 1248(Bot.) A shrub of the genus Rhus (R. cotinus), much cultivated for its beauty.Smōk'ĭ-ly, adv. p. 1248In a smoky manner.Smōk'i-ness, n. p. 1248The state of being smoky.Smōk'y, a. p. 1248Emitting smoke; fumid; as, smoky fires. 2. Having the appearance or nature of smoke; as, a smoky fog. 3. Filled with smoke, or with a vapor resembling it; thick; as, a smoky atmosphere. 4. Subject to…Smōl'der, v. i. p. 1248[Prov. Ger. schmolen, for schmo-Smōul'der, v. n. p. 1248D. smeulen, to smolder. See SMOOR and SMORE.] To burn and smoke without sufficient air; to waste away by a slow and suppressed combustion. The smoldering dust did round about him smoke. Spenser.Smōl'der or Smōul'der, n. p. 1248Smothered combustion. [Obs.] The smolder stops our nose with stench. Gascoigne.Smōl'dry or Smōul'dry, a. p. 1248Burning and smoking without sufficient air; slowly wasting. [Obs.] “A flaming fire ymixt with smouldry smoke.” Spenser.Smōl'der-ing-ness or Smōul'der-ing-ness, n. p. 1248The state of smoldering or smothered burning.Smōlt, n. p. 1248(Ichth.) A salmon of from four to six inches long, and a little more than a year old, that has acquired its silver scales. Simmonds.Smōoch, v. t. p. 1248See SMUTCH.Smōōr, v. t. p. 1248To suffocate or smother. [Written also smore.] [Obs.]Smōōth, a. p. 1248Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points are perceptible to the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain. The outlines must be smooth, imperceptible to the…Smo͞oth, n. p. 1248That which is smooth; the smooth part of any thing. Gen. xxvii. 16. 2. A meadow, or grass field. [U. S.] Bartlett.Smo͞oth, v. t. p. 1248To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board with a plane; to smooth cloth with an iron; hence, (a.) To free from obstruction; to make easy. Thou, Abelard, the last…Smo͞oth, v. i. p. 1248To act the flatterer; to use blandishment. Because I can not flatter and look fair, Smile in men's faces, smooth, deceive, and coy. Shak.Smo͞oth'-chĭnned, a. p. 1248Having a smooth chin; beardless.Smooth'en, v. t. p. 1248To make smooth. [Obs.]Smooth'er, n. p. 1248One who smooths.Smōōth'ing-ī'ron, n. p. 1248An iron instrument with a polished face, for smoothing clothes; a sad-iron.Smooth'ing-plāne, n. p. 1248A small, fine plane, used for smoothing and finishing work. Gavit.Smooth'ly, adv. p. 1248In a smooth manner; evenly; unobstructedly; blandly; flatteringly.Smooth'ness, n. p. 1248The quality or condition of being smooth; evenness of surface; freedom from roughness or asperity; as, the smoothness of a floor; smoothness of the skin; smoothness of the water; softness or mildness…Smooth'-spōk'en, a. p. 1248Speaking smoothly; plausible; flattering; smooth-tongued.Smōōth'-tōngued, a. p. 1248Having a smooth tongue; plausible; flattering.Smōre, v. t. p. 1248To smother. See SMOOR. [Obs.] Some dying vomit blood, and some were smored. Du Bartas. 2. To smear or dirty. Halliwell.Smōr-zān'do, p. a. p. 1248(Mus.) Growing gradually fainter and softer; dying away.Smōr-zā'to, a. p. 1248(Mus.) The same as SMORZANDO.Smōte, imp. p. 1248of smite. See SMITE.Smōth’er, v. t. p. 1248To destroy the life of by suffocation; to deprive of the air necessary for life; to overwhelm so as to prevent breathing; as, to smother a child. 2. To affect as by suffocation; to stifle; to deprive…Smŏth'er, v. i. p. 1248To be suffocated or stifled. 2. To be suppressed or concealed. 3. To burn slowly, without sufficient air and smoke; to smolder. Bacon.Smōth'er, n. p. 1248Smoke; thick dust. 2. A state of suppression. [Obs.] Bacon.Smōth'er-i-ness, n. p. 1248The state of being smothery.Smóth'er-ing-ly, adv. p. 1248In a smothering manner; suffocatingly.Smóth'er-y, a. p. 1248Tending to smother; stifling.Smouch, v. t. p. 1248To salute; to kiss. [Obs.] Stubbes. 2. To smutch; to soil; as, to smouch the face.Smouch, n. p. 1248A black soil or stain.Smōul'der, v. i. p. 1248See SMOLDER.Smŭdge, n. p. 1248A suffocating smoke. [Prov. Eng.] Grose. 2. A heap of damp combustibles partially ignited and burning slowly, placed on the windward side of a house, tent, or the like, in order, by the thick smoke…Smūdge, v. t. p. 1248To stifle; to smother. Halliwell. 2. To smear; to smutch; to soil. Halliwell.Smŭg, a. p. 1248Studiously neat or nice; spruce; affectedly nice. “The smug and scanty draperies of his style.” De Quincey. A young, smug, handsome holiness has no fellow. Beau. & Fl. Judgment falls asleep upon the…Smŭg, v. t. p. 1248To make spruce; to dress with affected neatness. [Obs.] Thus said, he smugged his beard, and stroked up fair. Drayton.Smūg'gle, v. t. p. 1248To import or export secretly, contrary to the law; or secretly to import or export without paying the duties imposed by law; to run; as, to smuggle lace. 2. To convey, or introduce, clandestinely.