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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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Stēr'non, n. p. 1296The breast-bone. [Rare.] See STERNUM.Stērn'-pōrt, n. p. 1296(Naut.) A port or opening in the stern of a ship.Stērn'-pōst, n. p. 1296(Naut.) A straight piece of timber, erected on the extremity of the keel to support the rudder and terminate the ship behind.Stērn'-sheets, n. pl. p. 1296(Naut.) That part of a boat which is between the stern and the aftmost seat of the rowers; — usually furnished with seats for passengers.Stērns'man, n. p. 1296A steersman; a pilot. [Obs.]Stērn'son, n. p. 1296(Naut.) The end of a ship's keelson, to which the stern-post is bolted; — called also stern-knee.Stēr'num, n. p. 1296(Anat.) A flat, symmetrical bone on the median line of the chest in front, articulated with the clavicles and the cartilages of the upper seven ribs. ¶ In birds, it is the large bone of the breast…Stēr/nu-tā'/tion, n. p. 1296The act of sneezing. Quincy.Ster-nū'ta-tīve, a. p. 1296Having the quality of provoking to sneeze.Ster-nū'ta-to-ry, a. p. 1296Having the quality of exciting to sneeze.Ster-nū'ta-to-ry, n. p. 1296A substance that provokes sneezing.Stērn'-wāy, n. p. 1296(Naut.) The movement of a ship backward, or with her stern foremost.Ster-quil’i-noŭs, a. p. 1296Pertaining to a dung-hill; hence, mean; dirty; paltry. [Obs.] Howell.Stĕrt, v. i. p. 1296To start. [Obs.] Chaucer.Ster-tō'ri-oŭs or Stēr'to-roŭs, a. p. 1296Characterized by a deep snoring, which accompanies inspiration in some diseases, especially apoplexy; hence, hoarsely breathing; snoring. “With burning, stertorous breath that hurt her cheek.”…Stērve or Stērv'en, v. i. p. 1296To starve. [Obs.] Spenser.Stētech, n. p. 1296As much land as lies between one furrow and another. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Ste-thōm'e-ter, n. p. 1296(Med.) An instrument for measuring the difference in mobility of the opposite sides of the chest in respiration.Stēth'o-scōpe, n. p. 1296A tube of metal, wood, or other material, so constructed that, when applied to the human chest, the operator may hear sounds within, and judge of the regular action or condition of the part thus…Stēth'o-scōp'ic or Stēth'o-scōp'ic-al, a. p. 1296Of, or pertaining to, a stethoscope; obtained, or made by means of, a stethoscope.Stēve, v. t. p. 1296To stow, as cotton or wool in a ship’s hold.Ste've-dōre', n. p. 1296One whose occupation is to load and unload vessels in port.Stē'ven, n. p. 1296An outcry; a loud call; a clamor. [Obs.] Spenser.Stew, v. t. p. 1296To boil slowly, in a moderate manner, or with a simmering heat; to seethe; as, to stew meat; to stew apples.Stew, v. i. p. 1296To be seethed in a slow, gentle manner, or in heat and moisture.Stew, n. p. 1296A hot-house; a bagnio. The Lydians were inhibited by Cyrus to use any armor, and give themselves to baths and stews. Abbot. 2. A house of prostitution; a brothel; —usually in the plural. Bacon.…Stew'ard, n. p. 1296A man employed in a large family, or on a large estate, to manage the domestic concerns, superintend other servants, collect the rents or income, keep accounts, and the like. 2. (Naut.) In vessels…Stew'ard, v. t. p. 1296To manage as a steward. [Obs.] Fuller.Stew'ard-ess, n. p. 1296A female waiter on shipboard.Stew'ard-ly, adv. p. 1296In the manner, or with the care, of a steward. [Rare.] Tooker.Stew'ard-shĭp, n. p. 1296The office of a steward.Stew'art-ry, n. p. 1296An overseer or superintendent. [Rare.] “The stewartry of provisions.” Tooke.Stew'ish, a. p. 1296Suiting a stew, or brothel. Bp. Hall.Stew'-păn, n. p. 1296A pan in which things are stewed.Stew'-pŏt, n. p. 1296A pot in which things are stewed.Stey, n. p. 1296See STEE.Sthĕn'ic, a. p. 1296(Med.) Attended with preternatural excitement, or excessive action of the heart and arteries; phlogistic.Stiacciato, n. p. 1296(Sculp.) A very low relief, adopted by sculptors for works which could be allowed little projection from the surface, or base line chosen. Fairholt.Stīb'i-al, a. p. 1296Like, or having the qualities of, antimony; antimonial.Stīb/i-ā'rī-an, n. p. 1296A violent man. [Cant.] [Obs. and very rare.] White.Stĭb'i-ā'ted, a. p. 1296Impregnated with antimony.Stĭb'ic, a. p. 1296(Chem.) The same as ANTIMONIAC.Stĭb'i-oŭs, a. p. 1296(Chem.) The same as ANTIMONIOUS.Stĭb'i-ŭm, n. p. 1296(Min.) (a.) Antimony. (b.) Antimony glance; stibnite.Stīb’nite, n. p. 1296(Min.) A mineral of a lead gray color, and metallic luster, consisting chiefly of sulphur and antimony; antimony glance.Stīe'a-dōs, n. p. 1296A certain plant. [Obs.] Ainsworth.Stīe-cä'dō, n. p. 1296(Mus.) An instrument consisting of small lengths of wood, flat at the bottom and rounded at the top, and resting on the edges of a kind of open box. They are unequal in size, gradually increasing…Stīch, n. p. 1296A verse, of whatever measure or number of feet. 2. A line in the Scriptures. 3. A row or rank of trees. 4. As much land as lies between double furrows; a stitch. [Local U. S.]Stīch'ic, a. p. 1296Of, pertaining to, or consisting of, sticks or lines. [Rare.]Stīch'o-măn'cy, n. p. 1296Divination by lines, or passages of books, taken at hazard.Stĭch'o-mĕt'rĭe-al, a. p. 1296Of, or pertaining to, stichometry; characterized by stichs or lines.Stĭch-ŏm'e-try, n. p. 1296Measurement, or length, of books, as ascertained by the number of lines which they contain. 2. A division of the text of a book into lines.Stĭch'wŏrt, n. p. 1296(Bot.) A plant of the genus Stellaria, allied to the chickweed. London.Stĭck, n. p. 1296The small shoot, or branch, of a tree or shrub, cut off; a rod; also, a staff; as, to strike one with a stick. Withered sticks, to gather which might serve Against a winter’s day. Milton. 2. Any stem…Stĭck, v. t. p. 1296To cause to enter, as a pointed instrument; to pierce; to stab; hence, to kill by piercing; as, to stick a beast in slaughter. It was a shame . . . to stick him under the other gentleman's arm, while…Stĭck, v. i. p. 1296To hold to by cleaving to the surface, as by tenacity or attraction; to adhere; as, glue sticks to the fingers; paste sticks to the wall, and causes paper to stick. I am a kind of bur; I shall stick.…Stĭck'-chĭm'ney, n. p. 1296A chimney made of sticks laid crosswise, and cemented with clay or mud, as in some log-houses. Bartlett.Stĭck'er, n. p. 1296One who, or that which, sticks. 2. A sharp remark, very pointedly made, and calculated to silence a person or put completely down. [Colloq.] Thackeray. 3. An article of merchandise which sticks by…Stĭck'i-ness, n. p. 1296The quality of being sticky; adhesiveness; viscousness; glutinousness; tenacity; as, the stickiness of glue or paste.Stĭck'ing-plȧs'ter, n. p. 1296An adhesive plaster for closing wounds, and for similar uses.