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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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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.Tērse, a. p. 1367Appearing as if rubbed or wiped off; clear. [Obs. and rare.] “Many stones, ... although terse and smooth, have not this power attractive.” Browne. 2. Cleanly written; polished; neat. [Obs.]…Tērse'ly, adv. p. 1367In a terse manner; neatly; concisely.Tērse'ness, n. p. 1367The state or quality of being terse; neatness; conciseness; succinctness. “The terseness of Junius.” Landor.Ter-sŭl'phu-rĕt, n. p. 1367(Chem.) A sulphuret containing three equivalents of sulphur.Ter-tĕn’ant, n. p. 1367(Law.) The occupant of land. See TERRE-TENANT.Tēr'tial, a. p. 1367(Ornith.) Growing on the last or innermost joint of a bird's wing; — said of quills. Sorenson.Tēr'tial, n. p. 1367(Ornith.) One of the quills or large feathers which grow near the junction of the wing with the body.