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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. 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.
  2. Sŏc'o-trīne, a.p. 1253Of, or pertaining to, Socotra; as, Socotrine aloes.
  3. 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…
  4. So-crăt'ic-al-ly, adv.p. 1253In the Socratic method.
  5. Sōe'ra-ti'zm, n.p. 1253The philosophy of Socrates.
  6. Sōc'ra-tist, n.p. 1253A disciple of Socrates.
  7. 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.…
  8. Sŏd, a.p. 1253Made of sod. “Sod seats.” Cunningham.
  9. Sŏd, v. t.p. 1253To cover with sod; to turf.
  10. Sŏd, imp. & p. p.p. 1253of seethe, for sodden. See SEETHE.
  11. 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…
  12. Sō'dá-āl'um, n.p. 1253(Min.) A mineral consisting of sulphate of alumina, sulphate of soda, and water.
  13. Sō'dā-āsh, n.p. 1253Impure carbonate of soda.
  14. 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.
  15. So-dāl'i-ty, n.p. 1253A fellowship or fraternity. Stillingfleet.
  16. Sō'dā-salts, n. pl.p. 1253(Chem.) Salts which have soda for their base. Silliman.
  17. 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.
  18. 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…
  19. Sōd'den, p. p.p. 1253of seethe. See SEETHE.
  20. Sŏd’den-wit’ted, a.p. 1253Heavy; stupid. Shak.
  21. Sŏd'dy, a.p. 1253Consisting of sod; covered with sod; turfy. Colgrave.
  22. Sōd'er, v. t.p. 1253To solder. See SOLDER.
  23. Sōd'er, n.p. 1253The same as SOLDER, q. v.
  24. Sō'di-ŭm, n.p. 1253(Chem.) A yellowish-white metallic element, soft like wax, and lighter than water. Davy.
  25. Sōd'om-ite, n.p. 1253An inhabitant of Sodom. 2. One guilty of sodomy.
  26. Sŏd'om-it'ie-al, a.p. 1253Pertaining to, or of the nature of, sodomy.
  27. Sŏd'om-it'ie-al-ly, adv.p. 1253In a sodomitical manner.
  28. Sōd'om-y, n.p. 1253Carnal copulation in an unnatural manner; buggery. Dunglison.
  29. Sōe, n.p. 1253A large wooden vessel for holding water; a cowl. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] More.
  30. Sōe'ful, n.p. 1253Enough to fill a soe.
  31. So-ēv'erp. 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…
  32. Sō'fā, n.p. 1253A long seat, usually with a stuffed bottom, much used as a comfortable or ornamental piece of furniture.
  33. 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.
  34. Sō'fett, n.p. 1253A small sofa. [Rare.]
  35. Sō'fī, n.p. 1253One of a certain religious order in Persia; a dervish.
  36. Sō'fism, n.p. 1253The doctrine or principles of the Sofis.
  37. 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.
  38. 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…
  39. Sŏft, adv.p. 1254Softly; gently; quietly. “A knight soft riding toward them.” Spenser.
  40. Sŏft, interj.p. 1254Be soft; hold; stop; not so fast. Soft, you! a word or two before you go. Shak.
  41. 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…
  42. 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…
  43. Sŏft’en-er, n.p. 1254One who, or that which, softens. [Written also, less properly, softner.]
  44. Sŏft’-hēad’ed, a.p. 1254Having a weak intellect.
  45. Sŏft’-heārt’ed, a.p. 1254Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity or other kindly affection; gentle; meek.
  46. Sŏft’-heārt’ed-ness, n.p. 1254The quality of being soft-hearted. “A sort of soft-heartedness toward the sufferings of individuals.” Jeffrey.
  47. Sŏft’ish, a.p. 1254Somewhat soft. D. Clinton.
  48. Sŏft’ling, n.p. 1254An effeminate person; one viciously nice. [Rare.] Wootton.
  49. Sŏft’ly, adv.p. 1254In a soft manner; not hard; gently; quietly; mildly.
  50. Sŏft’man, n.p. 1254A workman employed in a steam flour-mill. [Eng.] Simmonds.
  51. Sŏft’ner, n.p. 1254One who, or that which, softens. 2. One who palliates. Swift.
  52. Sŏft’ness, n.p. 1254The quality of being soft; — opposed to hardness; as, (a.) Impressibility, smoothness, fineness, delicacy, and the like; — said of material objects; as, the softness of wax, of lead, of silk or…
  53. Sŏft’-spōk’en, a.p. 1254Speaking softly; having a mild or gentle voice; hence, mild; affable.
  54. Sŏg'gy, a.p. 1254Filled with water; soft with moisture; wet; as, soggy land or timber. 2. Steaming with damp. B. Jonson.
  55. So-hō’, interj.p. 1254Ho!—a word used in calling from a distant place; a sportsman’s halloo. Shak.
  56. Soi-disant, a.p. 1254Calling himself; self-styled; pretended; would-be.
  57. Soil, v. t.p. 1254To make dirty on the surface; to foul; to dirty; to stain; to defile; to tarnish; to sully; as, to soil a garment with dust. “Our wonted ornaments now soiled and stained.” Milton. 2. To cover or…
  58. Soil, v. t.p. 1254To feed, as cattle or horses, in the barn or an inclosure with fresh grass or green food cut for them, instead of sending them out to pasture, such food having the effect to purge them; hence, to…
  59. Soil, n.p. 1254Any foul matter upon another substance; dirt; foulness; spot. 2. Stain; tarnish. A lady’s honor . . . will not bear a soil. Dryden.
  60. Soil, n.p. 1254The upper stratum of the earth; the mold, or that compound substance which furnishes nutriment to plants, or which is particularly adapted to support and nourish them. 2. Land; country. Fame is no…