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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Sŏck, n. p. 1253A covering for the foot; especially, (a.) The shoe worn by an ancient actor of comedy; hence, comedy, in distinction from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin. Great Fletcher never treads in…Sock-dōl'a-ger, n. p. 1253That which finishes a matter; hence, that from which there is no escape. [Colloq. U. S.] 2. A kind of fish-hook, having two hooks, which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the…Sŏck'et, n. p. 1253An opening into which any thing is fitted; any hollow thing or place which receives and holds something else; as, the sockets of the teeth. His eyeballs in their hollow sockets sink. Dryden. 2.…Sŏck'et-bōlt, n. p. 1253(Mach.) A bolt that passes through a thimble that is placed between the parts connected by the bolt.Sŏck'et-chĭs'el, n. p. 1253A strong chisel used by carpenters for mortising. Gwilt.Sŏck'et-pōle, n. p. 1253A pole armed with an iron socket, and used to propel boats, &c.Sŏck'less, a. p. 1253Destitute of socks or shoes. B. & Fl.Sŏck'y, a. p. 1253Wet; soppy; soaky. See Soaky.Sō'cle, n. p. 1253(Arch.) (a.) A plain block or plinth, forming a low pedestal to a statue, column, or the like. (b.) A plain face or plinth at the lower part of a wall. Oxf. Gloss.Sōc'man, n. p. 1253(O. Eng. Law.) One who holds lands or tenements by socage. Cowell.Sōc'man-ry, n. p. 1253(O. Eng. Law.) Tenure by socage. [Obs.] Covell.Sōc'ome, n. p. 1253(O. Eng. Law.) A custom of tenants to grind corn at the lord’s mill. [Obs.]Sōe'o-to-rīne, a. p. 1253The same as SOCOTRINE.Sōe'o-tran or Sōe'o-trine, n. p. 1253(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Socotra, an island in the Indian Ocean, on the east coast of Africa.Sŏc'o-trīne, a. p. 1253Of, or pertaining to, Socotra; as, Socotrine aloes.So-crät'ic or So-crät'ic-al, a. p. 1253Pertaining to Socrates, the Grecian sage, or to his manner of teaching and philosophizing. ☞ The Socratic method of reasoning and instruction was by a series of questions leading to the desired…So-crăt'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 1253In the Socratic method.Sōe'ra-ti'zm, n. p. 1253The philosophy of Socrates.Sōc'ra-tist, n. p. 1253A disciple of Socrates.Sŏd, n. p. 1253That stratum of earth on the surface which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward. She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than fancy's feet have ever trod.…Sŏd, a. p. 1253Made of sod. “Sod seats.” Cunningham.Sŏd, v. t. p. 1253To cover with sod; to turf.Sŏd, imp. & p. p. p. 1253of seethe, for sodden. See SEETHE.Sō'dă, n. p. 1253The protoxide of the metal sodium, formerly called, though not appropriately, mineral alkali. Carbonate of soda, a salt compounded of carbonic acid and soda, formerly obtained by lixiviating the…Sō'dá-āl'um, n. p. 1253(Min.) A mineral consisting of sulphate of alumina, sulphate of soda, and water.Sō'dā-āsh, n. p. 1253Impure carbonate of soda.Sō'dal-īte, n. p. 1253(Min.) A mineral occurring usually in small, bluish dodecahedrons, and containing a large proportion of soda, along with silica, alumina, and hydrochloric acid. Dana.So-dāl'i-ty, n. p. 1253A fellowship or fraternity. Stillingfleet.Sō'dā-salts, n. pl. p. 1253(Chem.) Salts which have soda for their base. Silliman.Sō'dā-wāste, n. p. 1253A compound of lime and sulphuret of calcium, incidentally obtained as a product in the process of making carbonate of soda from common salt. Simmonds.Sō'dā-wā'ter, n. p. 1253A very weak solution of soda in water highly charged with carbonic acid. ☞ The popular beverage sold under this name in the shops is ordinarily nothing but common water highly charged with carbonic…Sōd'den, p. p. p. 1253of seethe. See SEETHE.Sŏd’den-wit’ted, a. p. 1253Heavy; stupid. Shak.Sŏd'dy, a. p. 1253Consisting of sod; covered with sod; turfy. Colgrave.Sōd'er, v. t. p. 1253To solder. See SOLDER.Sōd'er, n. p. 1253The same as SOLDER, q. v.Sō'di-ŭm, n. p. 1253(Chem.) A yellowish-white metallic element, soft like wax, and lighter than water. Davy.Sōd'om-ite, n. p. 1253An inhabitant of Sodom. 2. One guilty of sodomy.Sŏd'om-it'ie-al, a. p. 1253Pertaining to, or of the nature of, sodomy.Sŏd'om-it'ie-al-ly, adv. p. 1253In a sodomitical manner.Sōd'om-y, n. p. 1253Carnal copulation in an unnatural manner; buggery. Dunglison.Sōe, n. p. 1253A large wooden vessel for holding water; a cowl. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] More.Sōe'ful, n. p. 1253Enough to fill a soe.So-ēv'er p. 1253A word compounded of so and ever, used in composition with who, what, where, when, how, &c., and indicating any out of all possible or supposable persons, things, places, times, ways, &c. It is…Sō'fā, n. p. 1253A long seat, usually with a stuffed bottom, much used as a comfortable or ornamental piece of furniture.Sō'fā-bĕd, n. p. 1253A sofa so contrived as to include a bed which may be concealed when not in use;— called also sofa-bedstead.Sō'fett, n. p. 1253A small sofa. [Rare.]Sō'fī, n. p. 1253One of a certain religious order in Persia; a dervish.Sō'fism, n. p. 1253The doctrine or principles of the Sofis.Sŏf'fit, n. p. 1253(Arch.) A ceiling; especially, the under side of the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, archways, cornices, or the like. Oxf. Gloss.Sŏft, a. p. 1253Easily yielding to pressure; easily impressed or cut; not firm in resisting; impressible; yielding; — opposed to hard; as, a soft bed; a soft peach; soft earth; soft wood or metal. 2. Not rough…Sŏft, adv. p. 1254Softly; gently; quietly. “A knight soft riding toward them.” Spenser.Sŏft, interj. p. 1254Be soft; hold; stop; not so fast. Soft, you! a word or two before you go. Shak.Sŏft’en, v. t. p. 1254To make soft or more soft; as, (a.) To render less hard, as matter. “Their arrow’s point they soften in the flame.” Gay. (b.) To mollify; to make less fierce or intractable; as, to soften a hard…Sŏft’en, v. i. p. 1254To become soft; as, (a.) To become more pliable and yielding to pressure; as, iron or wax softens in heat; fruits soften as they ripen. (b.) To become less rude, harsh, or cruel; as, savage natures…Sŏft’en-er, n. p. 1254One who, or that which, softens. [Written also, less properly, softner.]Sŏft’-hēad’ed, a. p. 1254Having a weak intellect.Sŏft’-heārt’ed, a. p. 1254Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity or other kindly affection; gentle; meek.Sŏft’-heārt’ed-ness, n. p. 1254The quality of being soft-hearted. “A sort of soft-heartedness toward the sufferings of individuals.” Jeffrey.Sŏft’ish, a. p. 1254Somewhat soft. D. Clinton.