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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. Un-frāme', v. t.p. 1442To take apart, or destroy the frame of.
  2. Un-frăn'ġi-ble, a.p. 1442Infrangible. [Obs.]
  3. Un-frē'quen-cy, n.p. 1442The state of being unfrequent; infrequency. [Rare.] Cooper.
  4. Un-frē'quent, a.p. 1442Not frequent; not common; not happening often; infrequent.
  5. Un'fre-quēnt', v. t.p. 1442To cease to frequent. [Obs.]
  6. Un'fre-quēnt'ed, a.p. 1442Rarely visited; seldom resorted to by human beings; as, an unfrequented place or forest.
  7. Un-frē'quent-ly, adv.p. 1442Not often; seldom; infrequently.
  8. Un-frĭend', n.p. 1442One not a friend. [Rare.] W. Scott.
  9. Un-frīend'ed, a.p. 1442Wanting friends; not countenanced or supported. If Richard does indeed come back, it must be alone, unfollowed, unfriended. W. Scott.
  10. Un-frĭend'li-ness, n.p. 1442The quality of being unfriendly; disfavor; unkindness.
  11. Un-friend'ly, a.p. 1442Not friendly; not kind or benevolent; hostile; as, an unfriendly neighbor. 2. Not favorable; not adapted to promote or support any object; as, weather unfriendly to health.
  12. Un-frīend'ship, n.p. 1442The state of being unfriendly; unfriendliness; enmity. “An act of unfriendship to my sovereign person.” W. Scott.
  13. Un-frŏck', v. t.p. 1442To deprive of a frock; to divest; hence, specifically, to deprive of priestly character or privilege; as, to unfrock a priest.
  14. Un-fruit'ful, a.p. 1442Not producing fruit; barren; as, an unfruitful tree. 2. Not producing offspring; not prolific; barren; as, an unfruitful female. 3. Not producing good effects or works; as, an unfruitful life. 4.…
  15. Un-fruit'ful-ly, adv.p. 1442In an unfruitful manner; without producing fruit.
  16. Un-fruit'ful-ness, n.p. 1442The quality of being unfruitful; barrenness; infecundity; unproductiveness;—applied to persons or things.
  17. Un-fûrl', v. t.p. 1442To loose from a furled state; to unfold; to expand; to open or spread; as, to unfurl sails.
  18. Un-fūr'nish, v. t.p. 1442To strip of furniture; to divest; to strip. 2. To leave naked.
  19. Un-fū'si-ble, a.p. 1442Infusible. [Rare.]
  20. Un-gāin', a.p. 1442Not bringing gain or profit; unproductive; unprofitable. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. 2. Clumsy; awkward; ungainly. [Prov. Eng.]
  21. Un-gāin'li-ness, n.p. 1442The state or quality of being ungainly; clumsiness; awkwardness.
  22. Un-gāin'ly, a.p. 1442Not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking. “His ungainly figure and eccentric manners.” Macaulay.
  23. Un-gēar′, v. t.p. 1442To strip of gear; to unharness; to throw out of gear.
  24. Un-gēld',, n.p. 1442(A-Sax. Law.) A person so far out of the protection of the law, that if he were murdered, no geld or fine should be paid, or composition made by him that killed him. Cowell. Burrill.
  25. Un-gēn'er-oŭs, a.p. 1442Not generous; illiberal; ignoble; unkind; dishonorable. The victor never will impose on Cato Ungenerous terms. Addison.
  26. Un-gĕn'er-oūs-ly, adv.p. 1442In an ungenerous manner.
  27. Un-gĕn'i-tūred, a.p. 1442Without genitals; opposing or preventing generation. [Obs.] Sheff.
  28. Un-gĕt', v. t.p. 1442To cause to be unbegotten or unborn, or as if unbegotten or unborn. I'll disown you, I'll disinherit you, I'll unget you. Sheridan.
  29. Un-gīrd′, v. t.p. 1442To loose from a girdle or band; to unbind. He ungirded his camels. Gen. xxiv. 32.
  30. Un-gīve', v. t.p. 1442To take back, as a gift; to recall. [Obs.] Fuller.
  31. Un-glāze', v. t.p. 1442To strip of glass; to remove the glazing or glass from.
  32. Un-glō'ri-fy, v. t.p. 1442To deprive of glory. [R.] Watts.
  33. Un-glō'ri-oŭs, a.p. 1442Inglorious. [Obs.]
  34. Un-glōve', v. t.p. 1442To take off the gloves of or from. Beau. & Fl.
  35. Un-glūe', v. t.p. 1443To separate, as any thing that is glued or cemented.
  36. Un gōd', v. t.p. 1443To divest of divinity; to deprive of divine qualities or attributes. [Rare.] Dryden. 2. To cause to have or recognize no god; to make godless or atheistical. [Obs.] Dryden.
  37. Un-gŏd'dess, v. t.p. 1443To divest of the qualities, attributes, or personality of a goddess. [Obs.]
  38. Un-gŏd'i-ly, adv.p. 1443In an ungodly manner; impiously; wickedly.
  39. Un-gōd'li-ness, n.p. 1443The quality of being ungodly; impiety; wickedness; disregard of God and his commands; any positive act of disobedience or irreverence. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all…
  40. Un-gŏd'ly, a.p. 1443Not godly; neglecting the fear and worship of God; wicked; impious; sinful. 2. Polluted by sin or wickedness. “The hours of this ungodly day.” Shak.
  41. Un-gŏv'ern-a-ble, a.p. 1443Not capable of being governed, ruled, or restrained; licentious; wild; unbridled; as, ungovernable passions.
  42. Un-gōv'ern-a-bly, adv.p. 1443In an ungovernable manner; without restraint; wildly.
  43. Un-gown', v. t.p. 1443To strip of a gown, as a clergyman.
  44. Un-gowned', a.p. 1443Not having, or not wearing, a gown.
  45. Un-grāçe'ful, a.p. 1443Not graceful; not marked with ease and dignity; wanting beauty and elegance; inelegant; awkward; clumsy; as, ungraceful manners. “The other oak remaining a blackened and ungraceful trunk.” W. Scott.
  46. Un-grāce'ful-ly, adv.p. 1443In an ungraceful manner; awkwardly; inelegantly.
  47. Un-grāce'ful-ness, n.p. 1443The quality of being ungraceful; want of gracefulness; want of ease and dignity; want of elegance; awkwardness; as, ungracefulness of manners.
  48. Un-grā'cious, a.p. 1443Not gracious; wicked; odious; hateful. [Obs.] Shak. Dryden. 2. Not gracious; showing no grace or kindness of heart; without good will; offensive; unpleasing; unacceptable; not favored; as, ungracious…
  49. Un-grā'cioŭs-ly, adv.p. 1443In an ungracious manner; with disfavor; not in a pleasing manner.
  50. Un-grāte', a.p. 1443Not agreeable; ungrateful. [Obs.]
  51. Un'grate, n.p. 1443One who is ungrateful; an ingrate. [Obs.] Swift.
  52. Un-grāte'ful, a.p. 1443Not grateful; not thankful for favors; making no returns, or making ill return for kindness. South. 2. Unpleasing; unacceptable; disagreeable; as, harsh sounds are ungrateful to the ear.
  53. Un-grāte'ful-ly, adv.p. 1443In an ungrateful manner; with ingratitude; unpleasingly; unacceptably.
  54. Un-grāte'ful-ness, n.p. 1443The state or quality of being ungrateful; want of due feelings of kindness; ill return for good; ingratitude; disagreeableness; unpleasing quality.
  55. Un-grāve', v. t.p. 1443To raise or remove from the grave; to disinter; to untomb. [Obs.] Fuller.
  56. Ŭn'gual, a.p. 1443Of, pertaining to, or resembling a nail, claw, or hoof; unguicular. 2. Having a nail, claw, or hoof attached; — said of certain bones of the feet.
  57. Un-guārd', v. t.p. 1443To deprive of guard; to leave without guard or protection. [Rare.] Sterne.
  58. Un'gue-al, a.p. 1443The same as UNGUAL, q. v.
  59. Ŭn'guent, n.p. 1443A soft composition used as a topical remedy, as for sores, burns, and the like; ointment. An unguent is stiffer than a liniment, but softer than a cerate.
  60. Un'guen-ta-ry or Un-guĕnt'ōŭs, a.p. 1443Like unguent, or partaking of its qualities.