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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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Tĕrm'ly, a. p. 1366Occurring every term. [Rare.] Bacon.Tĕrm'ly, adv. p. 1366Term by term; every term. [Rare.] “Fees that are termly given.” Bacon.Tĕrm'o-nŏl'o-gy, n. p. 1366The same as TERMINOLOGY, q. v.Tērm'or, n. p. 1366(Law.) One who has an estate for a term of years or life; a termer. Blackstone.Tĕrn, n. p. 1366(Ornith.) A long-winged aquatic fowl of the genus Sterna of Linnæus, closely allied to the gulls; as, the great or common tern, or sea-swallow (S. hirundo), the black tern, the lesser tern, or hooded…Tērn, a. p. 1366Threefold; consisting of three. Tern flowers (Bot.), flowers growing three and three together. — Tern leaves, leaves arranged in threes, or three by three, or having three in each whorl or set. —…Tĕrn, n. p. 1366That which consists of, or pertains to, three things or numbers together; especially, a prize in a lottery resulting from the favorable combination of three numbers in the drawing; also, the three…Tēr'na-ry, a. p. 1366Proceeding by threes; consisting of three; as, the ternary number, in antiquity, was esteemed a symbol of perfection, and held in great veneration.Tēr'na-ry, n. p. 1366The number three; three things taken together; ternion. Holder.Tēr'nate, a. p. 1366Having an arrangement by threes, as three leaflets on a petiole, as in trefoil, strawberry, bramble, &c. Martyn.Tēr'nate-ly, adv. p. 1366In a ternate manner. Gray.Tēr'ni-on, n. p. 1366The number three; three things together; ternary.Terp-sich'o-re p. 1366(Gr. Myth.) The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance.Tērp'sich-o-rē'an, a. p. 1366Relating to Terpsichore, the Muse who presided over dancing.Tēr'ra, n. p. 1366The earth; earth. Terra cotta. [It.] Baked clay; a kind of pottery made from fine clay hardened by heat, and used for statues, architectural decorations, figures, vases, and the like. — Terra filius.…Tĕr'race, n. p. 1366A raised level space or platform of earth, supported on one or more sides by a wall or bank of turf, or the like, whether designed for use or pleasure. 2. A balcony or open gallery. [Obs.] Fuller. 3.…Tĕr'race, v. t. p. 1366To form into, or furnish with, a terrace or terraces. “Clermont's terraced height.” Thomson.Tēr'ra-cült'ür-al, a. p. 1366Of, or pertaining to, terraculture; agricultural. [Rare.]Tĕr'ra-cŭlt'ŭre, n. p. 1366Cultivation of the earth; agriculture. [Rare.]Tĕr'ra-pēne, n. p. 1366A terrapin.Tĕr'ra-pĭn, n. p. 1366(Zoöl.) A large kind of turtle or tortoise of the genus Chelonia, living in sea-water, the flesh of which is highly valued, being a delicious article of food. Baird.Ter-rā'que-oüs, a. p. 1366Consisting of land and water, as the globe or earth. The grand terraqueous spectacle From center to circumference unveiled. Wordsworth.Těr'rar, n. p. 1366(O. Eng. Law.) A register of lands. [Obs.] Cowell.Tĕr'ras, n. p. 1366See TTĕrre'-blūe, n. p. 1366A kind of light, loose earth. Woodward.Ter-reen', n. p. 1366A large dish or vessel, usually earthen, for the table, used for containing soup, and the like. [Written also, more commonly, tu-reen.]Tĕr'rel, n. p. 1366A magnet of a just spherical figure, and so placed that its poles, equator, &c., correspond exactly to those of the earth. [Obs.] Chambers.Tĕrre'-mōte, n. p. 1366An earthquake. [Obs.] Gower.Tēr-rēne', n. p. 1366A terreen or tureen. “Tables loaded with terrenes, filigree, figures, and every thing upon earth.” H. Walpole. 2. The earth’s surface; the earth. [Obs. and rare.] “Tenfold the length of this…Ter-rēne', a. p. 1366Of, or pertaining to, the earth; earthy; as, terrene substance. 2. Earthly; terrestrial. God set before him a mortal and immortal life, a nature celestial and terrene. Raleigh. Be true and faithful…Tĕr're-ōus, a. p. 1366Consisting of earth; earthy; as, terreous substances; terreous particles. [Obs.]Têrre'-plein, n. p. 1366(Fort.) The top, platform, or horizontal surface of a rampart, on which the cannon are placed. [See Illust. of Casemate.]Ter-rēs'tri-al, a. p. 1366Of, or pertaining to, the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals. “Vain labors of terrestrial wit.” Spencer. 2. Representing, or consisting of, the earth; as, a terrestrial…Ter-rĕs'tri-al, n. p. 1366An inhabitant of the earth.Ter-rēs'tri-al-ly, adv. p. 1366After a terrestrial or earthly manner. More.Ter-rēs'tri-al-ness, n. p. 1366The state or quality of being terrestrial.Ter-rēs'tri-fy, v. t. p. 1366To form into earth or like earth; to make earthy. [Obs.] Browne.Ter-rēs'tri-ōus, a. p. 1366Earthy. 2. Pertaining to the earth; being or living on the earth; terrestrial. Browne.Tĕr'ret, n. p. 1366A ring on the top of a saddle, for the driving-reins to pass through.Têrre'-tĕn'ant, n. p. 1366(Law.) One who has the actual possession of land; the occupant. [Written also ter-tenant.]Têrre'-vêrte, n. p. 1366A species of olive-green earth, used by painters, containing oxide of iron, silica, potash, and water, with other variable ingredients.Tĕr'ri-ble, a. p. 1366Adapted to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable. “Prudent in peace, and terrible in war.” Prior. The Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. Deut. vii. 21. 2. Excessive…Tĕr'ri-ble-ness, n. p. 1367The quality or state of being terrible; dreadfulness; formidableness; as, the terrīb'leness of a sight.Tĕr'ri-bly, adv. p. 1367In a manner to excite terror, fright, or awe. “When he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.” Isa. ii. 21. 2. Violently; very greatly. [Colloq.] The poor man squalled terribly. Swift.Tĕr'ri-er, n. p. 1367A dog or little hound, remarkable for going into the ground after animals that burrow; Canis familiaris terrarius. Eng. Cyc. 2. [Fr. terrier, O. Fr. terrière.] A lodge or hole where certain animals…Ter-rif'ic, a. p. 1367Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; as, a terrific form; terrific sight.Ter-rif'ic-al, a. p. 1367Terrific. [Rare.]Ter-rif'ie-al-ly, adv. p. 1367In a terrifical manner; terribly; frightfully.Tĕr'ri-fy, v. t. p. 1367To make terrible. [Obs.] If the law, instead of aggravating and terrifying sin, shall give out license, it foils itself. Milton. 2. To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten; to alarm. When ye shall…Ter-rĭg'e-noŭs, a. p. 1367Earth-born; produced by the earth. [R.]Tĕr'ri-tō'ri-al, a. p. 1367Of, or pertaining to, territory or land; as, territorial limits; territorial jurisdiction. 2. Limited to a certain district; as, rights may be personal or territorial.Tēr'ri-tō'ri-al-ize, v. t. p. 1367To enlarge by extension of territory. 2. To reduce to the state of a territory.Tĕr'ri-tō'rĭ-al-ly, adv. p. 1367In regard to territory; by means of territory.Tēr'ri·to-ried, p. a. p. 1367Possessed of territory. [Obs.]Tĕr'ri-to-ry, n. p. 1367The extent or compass of land within the bounds, or belonging to the jurisdiction, of any state, city, or other body. Linger not in my territories. Shak. They erected a house within their own…Tĕr'ror, n. p. 1367Extreme fear; fear that agitates the body and mind; violent dread; fright. Amaze and terror seized the rebel host. Milton. 2. That which may excite dread; the cause of extreme fear. “Those enormous…Tĕr'ror-īsm, n. p. 1367A state of being terrified, or a state impressing terror. Jefferson.Tĕr'rŏr-ĭst, n. p. 1367(Fr. Hist.) An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the reign of terror in France.Tĕr'ror-ize, v. t. p. 1367To strike with terror; to frighten; to affright. [Rare.]Tēr'ror-less, a. p. 1367Free from terror.